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Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

By Darryl John Esguerra | May 14, 2024 MANILA – The partnership between US equity firm Cerberus and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the strategically located Subic Bay will allow the Philippines to regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the announcement of the partnership… Read More Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

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U.S. envoy cites importance of Balikatan exercise

AMBASSADOR MaryKay Carlson has emphasized the need for robust relationship between the United States and the Philippines in security and economic aspects during the closing ceremony for Exercise Balikatan 2024. “As we have heard both President Marcos and President Biden say, security and economic prosperity are inextricably linked – and nowhere is that more apparent… Read More U.S. envoy cites importance of Balikatan exercise

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Subic-Clark council wants 3 freeport zones declared transshipment hubs

THE Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) is proposing to declare Clark Freeport Zone, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and Freeport Area of Bataan as transshipment hubs to accelerate their development as a mega-logistics hub. SCADC Resolution No. 1 approved on April 22 the endorsement of an executive order (EO) to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to… Read More Subic-Clark council wants 3 freeport zones declared transshipment hubs

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Holcim amplifies call for sustainable construction to Philippine architects, Asian cement makers

LEADING building solutions provider Holcim Philippines reiterated calls to accelerate the shift to sustainable construction in a series of activities with Philippine architects and Asian cement industry players. During the United Architects of the Philippines’s 49th National Convention from April 18 to 21, Holcim Philippines engaged with over a thousand local architects and architecture students… Read More Holcim amplifies call for sustainable construction to Philippine architects, Asian cement makers

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PH economic zones open to all investors – PBBM

THE various economic zones in the country are open to all foreign investors including those from South Korea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday as he cited the attractive investment arrangements set up by the government for businesses planning to operate in the Philippines. “We have economic zones where anyone can participate,” said President… Read More PH economic zones open to all investors – PBBM

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PCG: China disregards int’l laws using ‘beyond normal’ actions

By Priam Nepomuceno | May 3, 2024 SAN NARCISO, Zambales – All Chinese actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are outright violations of international law, a ranking Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) insisted on Friday. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the WPS, said maritime security scholars used to call China’s moves as grey zone tactics,… Read More PCG: China disregards int’l laws using ‘beyond normal’ actions

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NATIONWIDE SM SUPERMALLS JOB FAIR OFFERS ON-THE-SPOT HIRING

Hiring opportunities with partner companies and organizations available for job seekers RECOGNIZING Filipinos’ shared aspiration for meaningful employment, SM Supermalls takes a crucial role in connecting Filipino talent with job opportunities by hosting the biggest mall-based job fair and offering the chance to be Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS). In partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment… Read More NATIONWIDE SM SUPERMALLS JOB FAIR OFFERS ON-THE-SPOT HIRING

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Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

MANILA | April 16, 2024—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10.  The exercise directly supports the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty by enhancing military cooperation and readiness between the… Read More Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

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PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos MANILA | April 12, 2024 – The Philippines, the United States and Japan announced Friday (Manila time) their partnership for the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor that will help accelerate investments in critical sectors. The partnership was unveiled during the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with US… Read More PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t

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US, Japan to unveil Luzon investment connecting 4 major PH biz hubs

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | April 11, 2024 MANILA – The United States, Japan, and the Philippines are set to unveil the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Luzon Corridor that will usher in new infrastructure projects to connect Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas. The PGII, founded by the G7 countries, aims to… Read More US, Japan to unveil Luzon investment connecting 4 major PH biz hubs

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