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Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth

With the total trade in goods and services reaching an all-time high of £3.0 billion, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson expressed optimism on the positive growth trajectory of the UK and the Philippines’ bilateral trade......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Stocks eke out gains, back at 6,900

The stock market eked out gains to move back up to the 6,900 level as investors continued to hunt for bargains......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

‘High-level’ US trade mission to arrive in PH next week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer  Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Stocks move in step with Asia-wide rally

Local stocks recovered yesterday, moving in step with Asian peers, ahead of US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s thinking on rate cuts, while the crypto world got a boost after exchange-traded funds to track Bitcoin were approved in the United States......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks

MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Stocks rebound as Wall Street bounces back

Local stocks bounced back yesterday to close the week on a positive note as the local bourse mirrored gains in the US market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Stocks snap 3-day rally as investors take profits

Local stocks took a breather yesterday, ending a three-day rally as investors cashed in on the market’s recent gains......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations

Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today, to take up his role as Vice Chair of the negotiations.The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body within the WTO and meets every two years. Trade ministers will negotiate the reform of agriculture trade rules, E-commerce, fisheries subsidi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer

(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Daily Guardian: Asian Stocks Rise Before Key US Inflation Data

Asian shares surged on Monday following gains on Wall Street, with investors closely watching US consumer price data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Philippines external trade drops 2.1 pct in January

MANILA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined 2.1 percent year-on-year in January to 16.09 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Of the total external trade in January, 63.1 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said trade deficit in January amounted to 4.22 billion dollars.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Stocks extend losing streak

Local stocks continued its descent as investors took a cautious approach ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippine stocks fall as investors realign holdings

Local stocks tumbled yesterday ahead of month-end realigning of portfolios......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Holidays set in 4 areas

Malacañang has declared holidays in four areas to allow residents to participate in local festivities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Palace issues proclamations declaring special holidays

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working holidays in various parts of the country, mostly to commemorate their founding and cityhood anniversaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Holidays in Cebu, Laguna areas declared

President Marcos has declared Jan. 15 and Feb. 6 as special non-working holidays in San Pablo City, Laguna and Consolacion, Cebu, respectively......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Iloilo is the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the Philippines

With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, the digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on average. Travelers looking for some of the best deals in Asia are best off in Udon Thani, Thailand. While in the Philippines, it’s Iloilo where travelers […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024