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Elijah Felice Rosales is a reporter for the news outfit covering trade and investments. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts Major in Literature from the De La Salle University.
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PHL up 4 rungs in human development index, but trails peers

THE Philippines has jumped four notches in an index that measures human development across 189 economies, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). The Human Development Report 2020, published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), put...

2021-2023 ADB loans for PHL infrastructure, Covid seen at $9.4 billion

LOANS availed of by the Philippines from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are expected to hit $9.4 billion between 2021 and 2023 to increase its funds for infrastructure buildup and Covid-19 recovery programs. In a briefing on Wednesday,...

RCEP’s quick ratification to bring down vaccine cost

LAWMAKERS are expected to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) without delay, as the trade deal will bring down the cost of Covid-19 vaccines and facilitate their transfer into the Philippines. Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on...

Lopez pins hopes on further easing of quarantine curbs

TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez on Wednesday said he anticipates the government to relax quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila by January to allow several sectors, mostly in entertainment, to resume operations. In a text message to reporters, Lopez...

Ecop members told: Implement staggered employee work hours to ease street traffic

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Ecop) has called on its members to implement staggered work schedules to reduce traffic during rush hours to the benefit of their employees. In a news statement last week, Ecop reminded its...

DTI pitches halal exports; business leader has eye on China

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set its eyes on expanding halal shipments next year, particularly to the Middle East, as part of a strategy to diversify both the export products and their markets. In an...

Over half of Southeast Asia buyers check digital reputation of brands–Kaspersky study

FIRMS in Southeast Asia must maintain the integrity of their businesses even in the digital space, as consumers in the region check the online reputation of a brand before buying its products, an antivirus provider reported on Tuesday.

DTI yields lofty goals as virus cuts exports

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to let go of its target of reaching $122 billion in shipments by 2022 as recommended by exporters themselves. Trade Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman told the BusinessMirror the DTI...
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