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Colombia and the United States, long-standing allies with deep economic and military ties, are now embroiled in their most significant trade dispute and diplomatic crisis in decades. The conflict erupted after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights carrying irregular Colombian migrants from the U.S., prompting a tit-for-tatContinue Reading
TikTok’s threat to “go dark” on Sunday has sent shockwaves through the tech world and raised a pivotal question: is banning the app a boost or a blow to business interest? As the clock ticks down, the short-form video platform’s ultimatum—spurred by a Supreme Court ruling and lack of assurancesContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market during rainy days. The Blaans, an indigenous group in MindanaoContinue Reading
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nation’s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen. Recent studiesContinue Reading
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking a national economic emergency to justify an expansive tariff regime targeting both allies and adversaries. According to CNN report, sources familiar with internal discussions, the strategy could redefine global trade dynamics during Trump’s second term, marking a dramatic pivot in U.S. economic policy.Continue Reading
Washington, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico has ignited strong reactions from Canadian officials, shaking the foundation of North American trade relations. Citing concerns over the flow of drugs and unauthorized migrants into the U.S., Trump’s plan hasContinue Reading
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno has painted an optimistic picture of the economic future of Mindanao, highlighting several key drivers that are expected to power the region’s growth in 2025. “The economic outlook for Mindanao in 2025 is cautiously optimistic,” Magno shared in an interviewContinue Reading
