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SEC director arrested in NBI extortion sting
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Wednesday that one of its directors has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in an entrapment operation over the alleged extortion of a private corporation.
US flags PH labor enforcement, eyes tariff
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has found that the Philippines' failure to prohibit and effectively block imports of goods produced with forced labor may unfairly burden US commerce, exposing Philippine exports to potential new tariffs under a Section 301 investigation.
Marcos clears new investment roadmap for AI, data centers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a revamped roadmap that expands tax incentives for high-value industries ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to electric vehicle infrastructure and critical minerals processing.
Labor, business groups push stronger rights protections
A rare coalition of labor unions and business groups has urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to step up efforts to protect workers’ freedom of association, arguing that stronger labor rights enforcement is crucial not only for constitutional compliance but also for economic stability and investor confidence.
Vietnamese president in landmark visit to Manila
Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm arrived in Manila on Sunday for a historic state visit aimed at deepening political, economic, and security ties between the Philippines and Vietnam as both countries navigate an increasingly complex regional landscape.
