International debt watcher S&P Global has affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade credit rating of “BBB+” with a “stable” outlook, in a vote of confidence that the country continues to enjoy …
The Philippines has dramatically boosted South China Sea patrols, data shows
The Philippines has drastically stepped up its patrols in the South China Sea, and has come into closer contact with the China Coast Guard, according to data.
Philippines halts deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia
The Philippines has suspended the deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia after it received reports that their employers and recruiters were making them pay for COVID-19 testing, quarantine and …
Relations Between China, Philippines Seen Smoothing After Upbeat Talks
Upbeat talks this month between China and the Philippines after a maritime flare-up should improve a relationship that is considered pivotal to the broader, stickier South China Sea sovereignty …
GMA Becomes Philippines’ Dominant TV Network, Boosts Fortunes Of Owners Gozon And Jimenez
The wealth of two of the richest people in the Philippines almost doubled from a year ago as shares of their media giant, GMA Network, rose roughly 90% since the shutdown of its main rival 12 months …
Sabah hands over 8 Abu Sayyaf suspects to Philippines
Sabah police have handed over eight people suspected of having links to the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group to the Philippine security forces. The eight, including two on the wanted list for their …
Philippines to receive surplus COVID-19 vaccines from US —envoy
The Philippines will be among the countries that will receive surplus Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from the United States, according to Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose …
S&P affirms Philippines’ BBB+ rating
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS on Thursday kept its “BBB+” rating on the Philippines and assigned a “stable” outlook on expectations of a “healthy” economic recovery, which will help improve the country’s fiscal …
S&P keeps stable outlook for Philippines
S&P Global Ratings has maintained its investment grade rating and stable outlook for the Philippines as the country continues to recover from the pandemic-induced recession. In a report, the debt …
Signs of ‘recovery’ convince S&P to keep Philippines’ investment grade
Debt watcher S&P Global Ratings kept the Philippines’ investment grade rating, citing emerging signs of economic recovery that could ease the strain on the government’s balance sheet that’s tarnished …