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Taiwan says 40 percent shift of chip capacity to US is 'impossible'Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration
Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulusYen and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandalNorway’s ambassador to Jordan Mona Juul will step down from her post following talks with Foreign Ministry. File Photo/Reuters
‘Madriaga testimony crucial in VP Sara’s impeach case’MANILA, Philippines — The possible testimony of the alleged former bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte would be crucial in the two impeachment complaints filed against her in the House of Representatives, a lawmaker indicated yesterday. In his sworn affidavit, Madriaga claimed Duterte’s May 2022 vice presidential campaign was bankrolled by drug traffickers as well as Philippine offshore gaming operators. “Madriaga himself knows the procedure because he used to be a law student. “If Mr. Madriaga knows the process, the handlers, and the real persons behind these entries, then his account can help close the gaps that continue to trouble this issue,” Ridon said. If these names are bogus, then someone must answer for how they were created, approved and liquidated,” he said.
I was happy and proud to have helped facilitate this visit, having some close personal and professional ties myself to San Diego. San Diego also happens to be where a dear friend of mine, Mrs. Julie Hill, lives in a lovely home in Rancho Sta. De Castro helped to formalize that donation as our consul in San Diego, cementing our relationship. One of them asked: “What is the Filipino dream?” My UP colleagues responded to that in various ways, coming from different technical and academic disciplines. What I told them was that this America was no longer the America I once thought I knew and looked up to, despite its excesses.
On the right path to a prosperous AseanIt was a productive weekend in Nasugbu. We were lucky to have had with us several of our allies in this work, including some of most respected think-tanks in the world, partners from outside the ASEAN in the Joint Business Council and resource persons from the ASEAN Secretariat. For this, I thank the AustCham ASEAN, Canada-ASEAN Business Council, East Asia Business Council, EU-ASEAN Business Council, JETRO, ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council, Russia-ASEAN Business Council, UK-ASEAN Business Council, US-ASEAN Business Council, GMS Business Council, ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance and the ASEAN Responsible and Inclusive Business Alliance for taking the time to join us. For the past two years, we have made headway with our agriculture and food security initiative, the ASEAN Food Security Alliance (AFSA). It will be a strategic partner, policy co-creator and private sector convenor in the implementation of the ASEAN economic integration agenda.
PNP clarifies signage removal orderThe clarification follows a Department of the Interior and Local Government memorandum and a PNP memo dated Feb. 2 directing all police units to remove signages, tarpaulins, markers, posters and similar materials bearing the name, image, initials, color motif, slogan or identifying symbols of public officials, particularly those linked to government-funded projects and activities. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police clarified yesterday that its prohibition and removal of politically branded signages apply only to materials displayed at PNP stations, camps, offices and other facilities nationwide. The clarification follows a Department of the Interior and Local Government memorandum and a PNP memo dated Feb. 2 directing all police units to remove signages, tarpaulins, markers, posters and similar materials bearing the name, image, initials, color motif, slogan or identifying symbols of public officials, particularly those linked to government-funded projects and activities. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has ordered all local government officials to remove similar materials in their jurisdictions, including from walls of government structures and ambulances.
Blue Ribbon to reexamine Marcos’ role in flood messMANILA, Philippines — The Senate Blue Ribbon committee is set to reexamine today President Marcos’ possible liability in the flood control corruption mess, as the panel prepares to introduce significant amendments to its draft committee report to secure the necessary signatures for plenary deliberation. It cited Marcos’ supposed benefit from kickbacks linked to insertions and ghost flood control projects. “We cannot see (any link to Marcos) because the President approves the GAA when it reaches him. Lacson admitted that the committee report is still in jeopardy if it fails to gather 11 signatures, including at least one from the minority bloc. There will be no committee report,” Lacson said.
