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FDI inflow registers 2-month high in January

The inflow of foreign direct investments soared by 89.9 percent to hit a two-month high in January, as easing inflation boosted investor confidence in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

US warns China against armed attack on Philippines

Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Tuesday, stating that any "armed" attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would activate a mutual self-defence agreement between Washington and Manila, underscoring the escalating tensions in the region that could potentially embroil the United States in conflict with Beijing, as reported by The New York Times. Despite th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats

President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China

Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Hamas tells mediators it will stick to original position on ceasefire

Hamas earlier presents a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States in mid-March that includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are serving life sentences.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

P1.7 trillion investments show confidence in Philippines

For some members of the House of Representatives, the P1.7 trillion in investments infused by local and foreign traders in 2023 proved business confidence in the country and in President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Fitch sees Philippine economy growing by 6.4% in 2024

“We expect output growth to accelerate to 6.4 percent in 2024, reflecting base effects from a weaker 2023 and our assessment that policy rates have peaked. Consumer confidence has been weakening, but business confidence has recovered strongly.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Self-confidence powers underdog FEU Lady Tamaraws to stunning sweep of No. 1 NU - Rappler

Self-confidence powers underdog FEU Lady Tamaraws to stunning sweep of No. 1 NU Rappler.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Overseas businessmen show confidence in Hong Kong s business environment

HONG KONG, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A number of trade exhibitions were held in Hong Kong in April, attracting visitors worldwide who expressed their confidence in the business environment of Hong Kong. "Hong Kong is a very nice place. We are always happy to come," Belgian businesswoman Isolde Hanson said, adding that this was her first visit to Hong Kong after the pandemic. She had been to Hong Kong more than ten ti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Ginebra needed confidence-boosting win vs Magnolia, says Cone

The huge, grind-it-out win over the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday gave confidence back to Barangay Ginebra after suffering a drubbing against the Meralco Bolts last month......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

McLaren s Bustamante oozing with confidence ahead of F1 Academy season

Filipina racer Bianca Bustamante says her confidence is at an all-time high ahead of her second season in the F1 Academy with McLaren supporting her all the way this opening weekend at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Pops inatake ng depresyon, nawalan ng confidence: Hirap akong kumanta

INATAKE rin ng matinding depresyon ang Original Concert Queen na si Pops Fernandez nang mawalan ng confidence sa pagiging singer. Yan ang naging rebelasyon ng singer-actress noong panahong nawala siya pansamantala sa mundo ng showbiz. Sa panayam ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” kamakailan, inamin ni Pops na totoong nawalan siya ng kumpiyansa sa sarili.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Hamas arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’

Washington says a ceasefire deal was already 'on the table,' approved by Israel and awaiting only a sign-off from the militants. But the warring sides give away little information on the state of any progress......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

US VP Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza

'People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act… The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses,' US Vice President Kamala Harris says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Israel: Rafah Evacuation Plans Catastrophic, Unlawful

(Jerusalem) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army and other officials to submit to the cabinet a plan to evacuate Rafah, Gaza's southernmost governorate. Netanyahu said this action is necessary to attack Hamas battalions in the area.Wi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Tens of thousands rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 14 (ANI/TPS): Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to join the families of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza for a 24-hour vigil to mark 100 days since they were abducted and demand their return. Organisers said that an estimated 120,000 people attended the opening hours of the event at the plaza outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Tens of thousands rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 14 (ANI/TPS): Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to join the families of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza for a 24-hour vigil to mark 100 days since they were abducted and demand their return. Organisers said that an estimated 120,000 people attended the opening hours of the event at the plaza outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Suspected Houthi attack: Missile hits ship in Red Sea, crew reportedly safe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes as part of the rebels’ campaign against shipping over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024