In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday’s midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming – and unusual – presence.
Sara Duterte: The ‘alpha’ VP who picked a fight with Philippines’ president
When 68 million Filipinos head to the polls on Monday, Sara Duterte’s name will not be on the ballot. But the results of the election will have a large, if not direct, impact on her political future.
ANZ: Philippines-US trade deal possible by June
A trade agreement between the Philippines and the United States could be reached by the end of June as talks continue amid Washington’s push for reciprocal tariffs on Asian exports, according to ANZ …
Toll turmoil: How Philippine industries navigate Trump’s trade tempest
The Philippines may be caught in the crosswinds of US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff storm. But unlike some of its neighbors, Philippine industries is not bracing for the worst. From …
Video Shows China Navy Ship in Close Encounter With US Ally
The Philippines has protested what it called “aggressive and unsafe maneuvers” by two Chinese warships following a recent face-off near a disputed South China Sea feature. The enc
Mid-Term Vote Holds Key to Philippines Riding Out Tariff-Linked Risks
The Philippines’ May 12 midterm election is putting investors on alert for any changes to government policies, as the global trade war exposes weaknesses in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
The Philippines is finally launching a digital nomad visa – here’s how to get one
According to Forbes, Philippines ’ President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has just approved the launch of a digital nomad visa for the country, which will allow international remote workers to stay in the …
Philippines seeking Caricom vote for position on UN Security Council
The Philippines Foreign Affairs Minister, Enrique Manalo, has arrived in St Kitts for talks with his counterparts from the Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries as his country seeks to become a …
Queens support queens: Ahtisa Manalo Miss Universe Philippines 2025 portraits showered with praise
The first official batch of photos of Ahtisa Manalo as Miss Universe Philippines 2025 got a lot of love from her fellow beauty queens. Ahtisa was crowned the new titleholder of Miss Universe …
Filipino billionaire Sy family’s SM Prime to spend $9B on 5-year expansion plan
SM Prime, the property arm of the Philippines’ billionaire Sy family’s conglomerate, plans to invest 500 billion pesos (US$9 billion) over the next five years to expand nationwide.