Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs
Deal includes $550 billion Japanese investments in USTrump says Japan will form a joint venture with the US for LNG in AlaskaJapanese stocks...
US-Philippines trade talks yield modest tariff shift after Trump-Marcos meeting
Trump says trade deal involves ‘big numbers’Philippines had sought lower tariff rate than 20% threatened by TrumpTrump lauds Philippine shift away from ChinaWASHINGTON — U.S....
Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly ‘Crising’) makes landfall in Vietnam; heavy rains persist in Philippines
A man wades through a flooded area amid monsoon rains in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, July 22, 2025.
(Reuters/Eloisa Lopez)Vietnam braces for possible flooding,...
Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 years amid rising LNG use
Gas’ share of power rose to 17.5% in 2025 from 2023 record lowCoal’s share in power fell to 57.2% from 2024 record of...
Pope Leo XIV prays by name for Gaza parish strike victims, renews plea for...
ROME— Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed by name for the victims of a deadly Israeli strike on the only Catholic parish in...
Vietnam hunts four missing after sudden thunderstorm capsized tourist boat
Government revises death toll down to 35Four still missing after boating accident in Halong BayStorm caused damage in Hanoi, temporarily disrupted air travelHALONG...
Marcos to meet Trump hoping to secure trade deal
Marcos hopes alliance helps get favorable trade deal from TrumpAnalyst thinks Philippines may do better than Vietnam, IndonesiaPhilippines aims to strengthen economic, defense...
Radio journalist killed in Mindanao
MANILA — A local radio broadcaster was gunned down in the southern Philippines on Monday, a presidential task force said, adding to the growing list...
CBCP head rejects Pagcor defense of online gambling
The head of the Catholic bishops’ leadership said Friday that Pagcor wrote him defending legal online gambling — a justification he firmly rejected...
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BSP sees April inflation at 5.6% to 6.4%
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation was likely to have been within a 5.6% to 6.4% range over April, the central bank said on Thursday.The forecast...
ASEAN to ratify petroleum security deal, DTI chief says
MANILA — ASEAN is pushing forward the ratification of a framework agreement on petroleum security, the Philippine trade minister said on Thursday.“APSA, or the ASEAN...
2 Men Brought to Kalibo Police Station After Roaming Near House Before Dawn
2 Men Roaming Near House Before Dawn Brought to Kalibo Police StationTwo men were brought to the Kalibo Municipal Police Station after they were seen...