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President Marcos’ trust rating down to -3 in November

A late-November Social Weather Survey (SWS) commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy shows a sharp regional divide in public trust between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

China expo sales dip as durian tightens

Philippine export sales at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) cooled to USD269 million, reflecting softer headline numbers but steady underlying demand from Chinese buyers for Filipino food and agricultural products.

Joseph Sy quits Global Ferronickel board amid citizeship issue

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) said Joseph Sy has resigned as director, effective immediately, citing personal reasons and the “best interests” of the company.

AEV, GIP lock in P13.7B infrastructure bet

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a unit of BlackRock, have sealed definitive agreements formalizing their strategic partnership in Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), marking one of the largest recent foreign investments in Philippine infrastructure.

Philippines extends investor leases to 99 years

 The Philippines has taken a major step toward attracting long-term foreign investment with the official signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No. 12252, the Investors’ Lease Act. 

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Conquer Kuala Lumpur in 24 hours flat

They said it couldn’t be done. Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling, sensory-overload metropolis where ancient heritage trades punches with ultra-modern skyline ambitions—a city built for leisurely exploration, slow-steeped kopitiam mornings, and tropical pacing. But where others see an impossible itinerary, a true traveler sees a challenge.

Forestry policies in place for credible carbon market

The Philippines has laid the regulatory groundwork for a credible forest carbon market, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) releasing two key policies designed to meet private sector demands for clear rules, strong safeguards, and transparent project pathways.

Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
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