The United States has warned that it will defend the Philippines against any attack by China, as Beijing boasted that it had chased away a US warship from islands that it claims in the South China Sea …
Philippines’ Landbank, UCPB to merge
Philippine government-controlled lender Landbank of the Philippines … in keeping with the president’s goal of expanding financial inclusion amongst Filipinos, especially those in the countryside who …
Philippines’ Globe Telecom ventures into startups to generate revenue from value-added services
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom created revenue growth of more than 60% of revenue in seven years, with its almost 9% in average annual growth higher than the average of 6.53% for 16 telecom firms that …
Protest Over Philippines’ Rights In South China Sea
Hundreds of Filipinos marched in front of the Chinese Consulate on Monday to mark the five-year anniversary of the U.N.’s Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision upholding the Philippines …
US warns China it stands behind South China Sea ruling and is committed to Philippine defense
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed the US’ commitment to defend the Philippines’ armed forces from attack in the South China Sea, under a 70-year-old mutual defense treaty.
More OFWs borrowing to build business–LandBank
STATE-owned lender Land Bank of the Philippines Inc. said Filipino migrant workers are increasingly tapping the bank’s overseas Filipino workers (OFW) lending program for local business ventures since …
Philippines Trebles Film Incentives Budget, Presents Projects at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
The FilmPhilippines Office of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has trebled its annual filming incentives budget from $1 million to $3 million, effective from 2022. The …
Philippines: DOH confirm 100 care workers have dies from Covid-19 as total cases to 1, 473, 025
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 5, 916 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country to 1, 473, 025.
Philippines needs to fast track passage of law on EVs
The Philippines needs to fast track the passage of a law supporting the electric vehicles in the country to advance the barely surviving industry and meet government’s goal of increased EV usage.
Hannah Arnold of Masbate wins Miss International Philippines 2021!
Hannah Arnold who hails from Masbate was crowned as Miss International Philippines 2021 on Sunday night. The 24-year-old Filipina beauty queen, who works as a sleep scientist and professional model, …