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Forging stronger economic ties through food

By Johnny Litton | September 20, 2015 - 10:00am

A GATHERING OF DISTINGUISHED names from the diplomatic, business and social circles took place at the top-notch 5-star hotel...

Business As Usual

Phl, Switzerland sign trainee exchange deal

By Pia Lee-Brago | November 20, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines and Switzerland signed last Friday the technical guidelines to facilitate the exchange of professional trainees from both countries.

Education and Home

FTA negotiations between Phl, EFTA to start next year

By Louella Desiderio | July 15, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) aim to start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA)...

Business

US, Euro firms eye local BPO sector

By Louella Desiderio | July 7, 2014 - 12:00am

American and European companies are interested in checking out business opportunities in the Philippines following investment...

Business

Phl, Switzerland mull lower tariffs

June 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines and Switzerland have signed an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to study the lowering of tariffs in several industries, according to the Department of Trade and...

Business

Rizal marker unveiled in Switzerland

By Pia Lee-Brago | December 18, 2011 - 12:00am

The unveiling of the marker of Dr. Jose Rizal highlighted the celebration in Switzerland of the hero’s 150th birth...

News Commentary

Training of Pinoy health workers in Swiss hospitals being worked out

By Pia Lee-Brago | September 25, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippine embassy in Switzerland is looking into the possibility of opening the door for Filipino healthcare workers to work in Swiss hospitals by starting as trainees.

Headlines

Government intends to pay SGS — Camacho

By Des Ferriols | July 12, 2002 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government had every intention to honor its contract with Societe Generale Surveillance (SGS) but the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the 2003 national budget...

Business