Komo, a digital banking service developed by East-West Banking Corporation (EastWest) in the Philippines, has teamed up with Open Banking service provider Brankas in order to supp …
China, Philippines swap protests over Manila-occupied island
The Philippines has asked China to withdraw its ships from the vicinity of a Philippine-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea …
NPA finance officer killed in Iloilo shootout
The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was dealt another blow following the death of a top official during a gunfight with police operatives serving warrants of arrest in …
The Latest: Philippines ends ban on workers’ travel to Saudi
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lifted a ban on the deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia, which it imposed after receiving reports that workers were being asked to shoulder COVID-19 test …
Philippines lifts ban on workers deploying to Saudi Arabia
The Philippines on Saturday said the country’s workers could again go to work in Saudi Arabia, reversing a brief deployment ban after the kingdom said they would not be charged for COVID-19 tests and …
The Latest: Philippines stops workers from Saudi Arabia
The Philippines has suspended the deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia due to a dispute over COVID-19 test and quarantine costs …
Philippines protests China’s ‘illegal’ South China Sea presence
The Philippines has protested China’s continuing “illegal presence and activities” near an island in the South China Sea held by the Southeast Asian nation, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
Philippines Protests China’s Vessels in South China Sea Anew
The Philippines protested China’s “incessant deployment, prolonged presence and illegal activities” around Thitu Island in the South China Sea, the latest manifestation of lingering tensions between …
Philippines, US seek partnership in vaccine manufacturing, distribution
The Philippines and the United States are seeking possible cooperation in manufacturing and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the country in a bid to speed up local access to the crucial jabs …
Philippines to launch 6 virus and vaccine R&D projects
Six research and development projects that will serve as foundation studies of the proposed Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines are set to be launched soon, the Department of Science and …