Former UP President Alfredo Pascual INQUIRER PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Former University of the Philippines (UP) president Alfred Pascual is poised to lead the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under the incoming Marcos administration. President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made the announcement of his pick for the next DTI chief, saying Pascual has … [Read more...] about Ex-UP president Alfred Pascual is next DTI chief, Bongbong Marcos says
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Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year after concluding their negotiations in 2021. The FTA removes tariffs on most products from both countries and aims to boost bilateral trade. For the Philippines, the FTA can help improve market access for agricultural products to South Korea whereas South Korea is eager to expand its … [Read more...] about Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
Ahmad Zahid denies blaming ex-staff member to ‘save his own neck’
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied shifting the blame on his former staff member in order to exonerate himself in the corruption trial involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB). During a cross-examination conducted by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran, Ahmad Zahid was asked about the cheques issued by YAB and the role his former executive … [Read more...] about Ahmad Zahid denies blaming ex-staff member to ‘save his own neck’
Ahmad Zahid wants NRC to be abolished
PETALING JAYA: The National Recovery Council (NRC) should be abolished now that the Jihad Tangani inflasi (Jihad on Addressing Inflation) special team has been set up, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi ( pic ). "The government must realise that with the formation of the (special team), the NRC chaired by (former prime minister) Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is no longer … [Read more...] about Ahmad Zahid wants NRC to be abolished
Citizen Duterte goes malling in Makati, gets idolized by crowds like a rock star
Former President Rodrigo Duterte at a posh mall in Makati. Image from M M Licas Dionisio / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Shortly after the departure honors for him in Malacañang, former President Rodrigo Duterte went to a posh mall in Makati City to unwind, where he received a rock star-level reception from crowds. Before stepping down from office at noon on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Citizen Duterte goes malling in Makati, gets idolized by crowds like a rock star