Charter change to begin next year–Dominguez
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told Japanese businessmen that the Philippine government will ease foreign ownership restrictions in certain industries ...
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Govt urges Pinoy OFWs to avail of KSA’s extended amnesty offer
The Philippine government has urged all Filipinos illegally working and staying in Saudi Arabia to avail of the 30-day extended ...
Read moreEnergy efficiency can save PH trillions of pesos–Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Philippine government stands to save trillions of pesos over the next 12 years ...
Read moreImmunity for Marcoses nixed
OPPOSITION lawmakers on Wednesday took exception to President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that the family of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos ...
Read moreADB offers $3.8-b loans
The Philippine government can tap around $3.8 billion in loans and another $21.8 million in the form of non-lending programs ...
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Philippines may still host 2019 Southeast Asia Games
THE Philippine government is reconsidering its decision to withdraw its support on plans for the country to host the 2019 ...
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Connectivity a must in golden age of infrastructure
THE Philippine government would be the “third” telecommunication company within the next three to four years competing with such giants ...
Read morePH to ensure successful AVC tourney
THE Philippine government is leaving no stone unturned for the success of the country’s hosting of the 19th AVC Asian ...
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World Bank unit starts Malampaya arbitration
The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes, a unit of the World Bank, designated the team that will hear ...
Read morePH government condemns van attack in London
The Philippine government on Tuesday condemned another attack carried out near the Finsbury Park mosque in London, adding that such ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.