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More than 200 millionaires call for higher taxes on ultra-rich

GENEVA – In a letter to world leaders attending the Davos Economic Forum, more than 200 millionaires call for higher taxes on ultra-rich individuals “for our common...

Jacinda Ardern stepping down as New Zealand’s PM

WASHINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday that she is stepping down from office by Feb. 7. “I am announcing today that I will...

Foreign residents advised to pay reentry fees before departure

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday advised foreign residents in the country, especially Chinese nationals who are planning to spend the Lunar New Year...

Bulusan Volcano now back to normal alert level

MANILA – Bulusan Volcano is now back to normal level or Alert Level 0, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In an advisory Wednesday...

PH’s ‘proactive’ approach to boost investors’ confidence: PBBM

MANILA – The Philippine government is taking a “proactive” approach and creating policies that will boost investors’ confidence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday (Manila...

PBBM bullish on PH economy, sees 6.5% growth in 2023

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday (Manila time) expressed confidence that the Philippine economy would grow by or even beyond 6.5 percent in 2023....

Why your company needs an innovation strategy in 2023

Amazon reclaims title of most valuable brand

ISTANBUL – The US-based e-commerce giant Amazon has reclaimed the title of the most valuable brand, according to a new report. According to the report released by...

PAL announces system ‘slowdown’ Jan. 21-22 due to upgrade

MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday announced a “system slowdown” that passengers may experience this weekend due to the airline’s scheduled website upgrade. In...

Masks still needed once public health emergency ends: expert

MANILA – A health expert on Wednesday recommended the retention of the face mask mandate should the state of public health emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019...