Manila could still decide to procure purportedly cheaper Saab JAS-39 Gripen-C jets. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana remarked regarding the F-16 offer “It’s very expensive, so the PAF is evaluating …
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew
The U.S. State Department last week cleared billions of dollars in potential arms sales to the Philippines, the latest indication that Washington is ready to back its treaty ally against Chinese …
New music label teams up with ABS-CBN Music to champion the sound of the island Philippines
ABS-CBN Music introduced its newest partner, 7K Sounds, in a bid to draw due attention to the musicality of the Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands. “7K Sounds is an exciting addition to our music …
HUAWEI Ads welcomes Philippines advertising partners to explore joint business growth
Huawei’s mobile advertising division, HUAWEI Ads, is expanding its business in Philippines by introducing more partner support and diverse ad solutions, aiming to encourage local advertisers to …
Water outage in Metro Manila expected to end as Philippines-China dam project breaks ground
Trina Reyes, 34, who lives in Makati City of Metro Manila, felt joyful as the much-awaited Kaliwa Dam Project broke ground on Tuesday (June 29) in Rizal province in the Philippines.
Japan to donate one million AstraZeneca doses to PH; shipment may arrive July 8 – envoy
The Philippines is set to receive one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from Japan, with the donated shipment expected to arrive next month, the country’s ambassador said on Tuesday.
Digital Banking: Philippines based Fintech Voyager Innovations Secures $176M from PLDT, Tencent, Others
Philippines-based digital and financial services company Voyager Innovations has secured $167 million in capital for its expansion program, which includes a venture into virtual banking, its listed …
Banned bloomers to hoops haven: New comic looks at the history of women’s basketball in the Philippines
Celebrated graphic novelist Lorina Mapa looks at the history of women’s basketball in the Philippines in an original comic for the new CBC podcast and radio show Recovering Filipino.
Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines announces new leadership team
Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC global network, announces today its new executive leadership team from July 1, 2021. Roderick Danao, the newly elected chairman and senior …
Philippine growth forecast cut as downside risks remain
Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office further slashed its economic growth outlook for the Philippines this year as the country continues to face multiple downside risks in containing …