One of the first things Rodrigo Duterte’s economics team did in September, three months after the drugs-busting former city mayor became president of the Philippines, was call for bids to upgrade and operate the main Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. From San Miguel Corp. and Ayala Corp. to Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., the …

  UK formally serves notice that it’s quitting the European Union. Beyond a doubt, this decision was a grave mistake — but it’s done, and now Britain and its European partners need to arrange the friendliest possible divorce. The EU’s initial posture has been anything but friendly, which is understandable. Britain is the defaulting party and shouldn’t expect gratitude. Europe’s …

  Middle East is a seething cauldron. Although US President Donald Trump called the fight against IS his top priority and vowed to wipe IS from the face of earth, the young administration is wary of getting mired in the region. Trump criticized past presidents for getting deep in Iraq and other conflicts. Trump does not want to go solo …