What Trump’s tariffs could mean for UK business & consumers
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports — including a 10% charge on all UK goods — have triggered fears of a global trade war, with wide-ranging implications for UK consumers, investors and businesses.While the UK’s tariff rate
Philippines downplays military chief’s remarks on possible invasion of Taiwan
CHINA’S Liaoning aircraft carrier takes part in the “Joint Sword-2024B” military drills east of Taiwan in this screenshot from a handout video released by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command on Oct. 14, 2024. — PLA EASTERN
Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase won’t harm any nation
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the US is not meant to harm the interests of any nation including China, a Philippine security official said on Thursday. National Security Council
Jinggoy pork barrel cases to proceed
Jinggoy pork barrel cases to proceed - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court has rejected Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Ejercito Estrada’s motion to dismiss
Marcos orders LGUs to build more daycares
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. spoke at the ceremonial signing at Malacañan Palace of a joint circular for the establishment of P1 billion worth of child development centers in low-income parts of the country. — PPA POOL/MARIANNE BERMUDEZPRESIDENT FERDINAND R.
High Court justice says P160-B PhilHealth, PDIC fund moves skipped accountability
PHOTO BY MIKE GONZALEZTHE Senior Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) said on Thursday that the transfer of funds from two government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), worth over P160 billion, was a stopgap measure that did not address
Imee’s subpoena request OKd
Imee’s subpoena request OKd - BusinessWorld Online IMEE R. MARCOS — FACEBOOK.COM/SENATEPHSENATE PRESIDENT Francis G. Escudero has signed subpoenas to summon officials to the Senate
17 OFWs held in Qatar released
17 OFWs held in Qatar released - BusinessWorld Online SEVENTEEN overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) arrested in Qatar have been granted provisional release as authorities continue
Russian-American vlogger nabbed
Russian-American vlogger nabbed - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Russian American video blogger who gained notoriety on social
57% disapprove political families gunning for multiple Senate seats
PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOSALMOST six out of ten Filipino voters believe it is unacceptable for multiple candidates from the same political dynasty to run in the same Senate election, according to a recent WR Numero survey published on Thursday. The Philippine