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PH extends BPO expertise to Uganda

The Philippines is sharing its expertise in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with Uganda as officials of both countries recognized the importance of South-South cooperation in helping developing countries unlock their potential for growth. The Philippine government on Saturday concluded the hosting of the Benchmarking Experience focused on the …

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Marcos to always work to boost PH-China ties

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the Philippine government will always work to strengthen its relations with China, after Beijing displayed what he called a “solid gesture of friendship” and donated over 20,000 metric tons (MT) of fertilizer to the country. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian turned …

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Judge in last De Lima drug case inhibits self

THE judge in the last illegal drug case standing between former senator Leila de Lima and her freedom from detention inhibited himself after he was accused of conflict of interest. Judge Romeo Buenaventura of Branch 256 of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted the motions for inhibition filed by …

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Marcos: Diversify export portfolio

STRONG GROWTH TRAJECTORY. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his speech during the International Trade Forum on Thursday, June 15, 2023, says dynamic innovation will be at the heart of the transformation and growth of the exports industry. Joey Razon  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday unveiled a six-year plan to …

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Albay eyes permanent relocation of residents in 6-km danger zone

Albay is considering permanently relocating residents who lie within the six-kilometer radius of Mayon Volcano’s permanent danger zone, Gov. Edcel Greco Lagman said Thursday. “This perennial problem has to stop,” Lagman said in Filipino during a televised briefing. “We experience this every three or four years. Permanent resettlement is really …

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PNP to deploy 22,000 cops for SONA in July

Over 22,000 cops will be deployed for the upcoming State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July, the Philippine National Police said Thursday. Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo, PNP National Capital Region Police Office Director, has been assigned to lead Task Force SONA to secure the …

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Economic team woos SG firms to invest in Maharlika

SHOWCASING PH ECONOMY. The economic team, led by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno (third from left), holds the seventh Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore on June 15, 2023 at the Fullerton Hotel to showcase the country’s robust growth and new investment opportunities. Other members of the economic team who attended the …

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