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Alden M. Monzon

Manila

Business Reporter at Philippine Daily Inquirer

Covering issues on trade and industries for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Email: [email protected] Tiktok: https://t.co/Uss2KBTVki

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  • 1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Alden M. Monzon

    The Philippines and France have strengthened their bilateral relations with the signing of a number of agreements to bolster cooperation in transportation, maritime security, clean energy and climate resilience. Among these is a letter of intent signed by French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad Laurent Saint-Martin and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to expand partnerships in the Philippines’ rail and maritime sectors.

  • 1 week ago | business.inquirer.net | Alden M. Monzon

    MANILA, Philippines — A sharp increase in the United States’ tariffs on firearms imports is triggering concerns among local gun manufacturers. They warn that the new trade barriers could erode their foothold in a key export market and give subsidized foreign competitors a significant edge.

  • 2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Nestor Corrales |Melvin Gascon |Alden M. Monzon

    Authorities need to “put a stop to these senseless acts of violence,” urged the Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order following the killings of a Filipino-Chinese businessman and his driver. The three kidnapping incidents  involved a 14-year-old Chinese student in Taguig in February, a Chinese food kiosk owner in Binondo, Manila, and businessman Anson Que. Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil on Thursday relieved Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay as chief of the Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG).

  • 2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Alden M. Monzon |Julie M. Aurelio

    Trade ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday offered a cautious response to the United States’ unilateral tariff moves, pressing for dialogue and avoiding retaliatory measures. “We express our common intention to engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the US to address trade-related concerns.

  • 2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Alden M. Monzon

    Funding for corporate social responsibility projects in the Philippines is expected to continue flowing, amid the continued support for programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Citing a recent study from the Boston Consulting Group, the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) highlighted the significant growth of diversity programs in the Philippines over the past several years.

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Alden Monzon
Alden Monzon @AldenMonzonINQ
23 Apr 25

American-Taiwanese luggage maker PLG Prime Global Co. is looking to set up a manufacturing facility in Bataan, as part of its plan to revive operations in the country. https://t.co/jIurJYobO0

Alden Monzon
Alden Monzon @AldenMonzonINQ
22 Apr 25

The National Privacy Commission has signed a cross-border data agreement with the British overseas territory of Islands of Bermuda, expanding the Philippines’ network of international data partnerships aimed at strengthening privacy protection. https://t.co/TqeFaLJ6K1

Alden Monzon
Alden Monzon @AldenMonzonINQ
22 Apr 25

The Department of Trade and Industry has mapped out measures to curb the selling of substandard steel products, following reports from an industry group about their proliferation in the local market. https://t.co/u52IFjk9bY