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Sans FTA talks, Philippines-US trade remains strong, says US envoy

By Iris Gonzales | 1 day ago

The United States remains interested in strengthening trade ties with the Philippines even as there are no indications yet when the two countries can resume discussions for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila...

Business

‘Philippines-European Union free trade agreement to deliver vital trade boost’

By Louella Desiderio | 3 days ago

Trade between the Philippines and the European Union is currently below its potential, but a free trade agreement (FTA) is...

Business

Gotianun, ESAMELCO seek ERC nod for new urgent power deal

By Brix Lelis | January 4, 2025 - 12:00am

Gotianun-led FDC Misamis Power Corp. (FDCMPC) is seeking regulatory approval for its new emergency power supply agreement...

Business

President Marcos ready to implement RAA with Japan

By Helen Flores | December 21, 2024 - 12:00am

President Marcos is looking forward to the immediate implementation of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines...

Headlines

Apparel exports seen to hit $1 billion next year - FOBAP

By Louella Desiderio | November 11, 2024 - 12:00am

The country’s apparel exports are projected to reach the $1 billion mark in 2025, thanks to an expected boost from the...

Business

Laoag inks sisterhood pact with Huangshan, China

By Bella Cariaso | May 20, 2023 - 12:00am

The city government here signed a sisterhood agreement with Huangshan City in China yesterday.

Nation

Cebu City, Vladivostok, sign friendship, cooperation pact

By Mary Ruth R. Malinao | September 2, 2022 - 12:00am

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has signed on Wednesday the “Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation” with the City of Vladivostok in Russia.

Cebu News

A Gentleman’s Agreement

By ROSES AND THORNS | By Pia Roces Morato | October 16, 2020 - 12:00am

A gentleman’s agreement is an unwritten agreement backed only by the integrity of the people involved.

Opinion

Philippines eyes four agreements with South Korea as Duterte makes second visit

By Alexis Romero | November 22, 2019 - 4:34pm

The Philippines and South Korea are expected to sign four agreements on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian...

Headlines

SC asked to reverse EDCA ruling

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | February 3, 2016 - 11:12pm

Bayan Muna party-list and former Sen. Renato Saguisag on Wednesday filed separate motions for reconsideration before the Supreme...

Headlines