Philippines seen to produce 1M cars a year by 2028

The Philippines could produce 1 million cars a year by 2027, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said, citing a study done by a Japanese government agency.

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Saudi Arabia issuing tourist visas to counter drop in oil revenues

Gazing at a shimmering salt pan below, a group of first-time Saudi hikers descended craggy slopes into a volcanic crater, part of a hidden trove of natural wonders being promoted to kickstart tourism.

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UPS notches longest losing streak since 2012

United Parcel Service notched its longest losing streak since 2012 as investors stewed over the courier’s efforts to handle the rise of online shopping.

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2 big biz names, poles apart but darlings of show people

By Boy Villasanta Television newscaster Daniel Razon and one of the topmost seers in the country Madam Suzette Arandela are two different media personalities who are both controversial. Razon and Arandela are also king and queen of their respective kingdoms—trailblazer of an independent broadcast media and maverick fortune telling on TV, respectively. They, too, are poles apart but who could …

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The Coming-of-Age Flight of “Lady Bird”

By Xeres Jasmine Guia The film has been nominated 187 times, most recently by the Academy Awards, has won 83 awards and is the best-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes edging out previous title-holder Toy Story 2.

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U. S. tax reform generates global growth hope

Economic Spotlight By Peter Lundgreen Teaser: US President Trump got a tax reform as Christmas gift, but it remains a challenge for the financial markets to assess how much it will lift the GDP growth in 2018.

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The power of radio

First of all, yours truly is Gregorio Licaros Ill, grandson of former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, the late Gregorio Licaros, the common man from Meycauayan, Bulacan who crept from poverty to the helm of banking and finance power in Asia that began in the post-World War II era up to the golden age of the 80s.

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FVR recalls historic 1986 People Power that restored democracy in PH

A week before the nation celebrates the 32nd anniversary of People Power that restored freedom and democracy in the Philippines, former President Fidel V. Ramos, one of the key players in that historic event, cited on Wednesday the importance of unity to move the country forward.

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Folayang set for April return

Eduard Folayang will make his return to the One Championship cage in its return to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on April 20.

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UE tops UAAP fencing tilt

University of the East (UE) had another fruitful campaign in the Universities Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) this year, winning the fencing competition held from Feb. 8-11 at the Philippine Sports Commission Fencing Center in Philsports, Pasig City.

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