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Philippine investment priority plan seen ready in Q4

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s updated investment priority plan is targeted to be released within the fourth quarter of this year. The plan seeks to rationalize the system for granting incentives to registered businesses. Eries Cagatan, executive director of the Board of Investments (BOI), said on Friday that they are “fine-tuning” the revised version

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Ryan Walters steps down as Oklahoma schools chief to lead anti-teachers union group

This article originally appeared in The 74. He once called Oklahoma’s teachers union a “terrorist organization.” Now state Superintendent Ryan Walters is threatening to “destroy” teachers unions nationwide. A former small-town history teacher who waged a culture war against educators over issues such as sexually explicit books and criticism of President Donald Trump, Walters announced his resignation Wednesday […]

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DHL Express to raise prices by 5.9% starting Jan. 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The increase in the Philippines will be 5.9 percent. “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of the current global trade landscape, which has been significantly impacted by recent geopolitical shifts,” said Nigel Lockett, country