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Revival of US GSP seen this year
by Iris Gonzales - April 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The revival of the United States’ Generalized Scheme of Preferences will likely happen this year, possibly even before the US presidential elections in November.
Philippines, US to counter China’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea – envoy
by Iris Gonzales - April 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines and the United States will collaborate to counter China’s “false narratives” on the West Philippine Sea, Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Wednesday.
Our story in DC
by Iris Gonzales - April 25, 2024 - 12:00am
This is a story of many stories and it begins with a group of Filipino bandsmen who tramped through a snowstorm while playing Wagner, Beethoven and what-have-you, here in the US capital more than a hundred years...
What if Trump wins?
by Iris Gonzales - April 23, 2024 - 12:00am
It’s a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon here in D.C. as I write this.
Rumblings
by Iris Gonzales - April 21, 2024 - 12:00am
They won’t say it in public but Filipino businessmen, including those behind some of the sprawling conglomerates in the country, are becoming increasingly worried over growing tensions between the Philippines...
Phl, US, Japan triangle
by Iris Gonzales - April 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The historic trilateral summit held in Washington among the Philippines, the United States and Japan certainly wasn’t planned overnight but it wasn’t designed too long ago, either.
Busting credit card fraud rings
by Iris Gonzales - April 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Credit card scams could happen to you, especially as the world becomes an increasingly cashless global village.
Sustainability takes center stage in new trade era
by Iris Gonzales - April 14, 2024 - 12:00am
How can moving boxes back and forth, between countries and across oceans and mountains, help protect the environment and fight climate change?
Wang-wang
by Iris Gonzales - April 14, 2024 - 12:00am
If you’ve been in Metro Manila’s main thoroughfares and even in our nooks and crannies often enough, it’s very likely that you’ve experienced having your trip – whether you’re...
The last train
by Iris Gonzales - April 11, 2024 - 12:00am
In a borrowed room not far from the Buendia Station of the Philippine National Railways in Makati, where I stay on some days when I’m too tired to drive home, I often hear the blaring whistle of a passing PNR...
Of PPP codes and elevator rides
by Iris Gonzales - April 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio “Arsi” Balisacan, a marathoner, can run long distances, say a 42-kilometer marathon for hours on end. He has done it many times, in the Philippines and beyon...
ANZ: Helping conglomerates cross borders
by Iris Gonzales - April 7, 2024 - 12:00am
In this era of multilateralism where corporations including Philippine conglomerates have become multinationals or are aspiring to go outside the local market, a global banking and financial services company continues...
Human rights and trade
by Iris Gonzales - April 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Trade negotiations may be likened to back and forth negotiations between a long married couple trying to fix their issues after getting stuck in a stalemate of sorts.
Survey says...
by Iris Gonzales - April 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Filipinos don’t want Charter change, according to the latest Pulse Asia Survey.
DICT responds; trumpets wisdom of eTravel
by Iris Gonzales - April 2, 2024 - 12:00am
From pains to gains.
Saints and sinners
by Iris Gonzales - March 31, 2024 - 12:00am
t’s no doubt a painful and bloody sacrifice, having oneself nailed on the cross, but perhaps for the devotees, it’s the only way to salve one’s conscience, although I don’t know for sure...
Phl at the crossroads
by Iris Gonzales - March 28, 2024 - 12:00am
As we all take a break this Holy Week, some of us will pause and ponder on our own individual journeys and think about what lies ahead.
eTravel pains
by Iris Gonzales - March 26, 2024 - 12:00am
You know it’s a popular season for traveling when television news outlets are already reporting live from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to check if there are already hordes of passengers preparing...
Airports and trains
by Iris Gonzales - March 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having...
The trillion-dollar club
by Iris Gonzales - March 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Could we really join the trillion-dollar club, along with the big boys, including Canada or Italy or Brazil?
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