In the heart of Seoul, amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, a different kind of battle is being waged — one that resonates far beyond the borders of Korea. This battle is not waged with weapons or political rhetoric, but with the wei…

MANILA: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the interest of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) could also be sold to the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance S…

MANILA: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Thursday signed an agreement with the local government of Roxas City in Capiz to curb illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons.

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JAKARTA: Growth in the 21-member regional economic group Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) rose by 3.5 percent in 2023 from 2.6 percent in 2022, but a moderation is forecast in 2025 and 2026 due to geopolitical uncertainties.

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DUMAGUETE CITY: The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is pushing for new tourism attractions in Negros Oriental, particularly the world-renowned dive destination Apo Island, to bring in more local and foreign visitors.

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MANILA: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) together with the First Gen Corporation and ABS CBN Foundation of the Lopez Group, has committed to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of biodiversity and coastal marine res…

BUTUAN CITY: A group of rice farmers here has recognized the importance of government intervention through mechanization and the use of high-yielding varieties, which they consider as key factors in achieving high agricultural production and income.

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