To continue performing as the top export-oriented investment promotion agency (IPA) in the Philippines, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Plaza virtually graced the …
As the Philippines’ first unicorn stumbles, can ‘camels’ rise?
Revolution Precrafted is a different kind of unicorn — but then the start-up scene in the Philippines has always been a bit different from the rest of south-east Asia. At a time when Singapore-based …
Philippines central bank to issue rules to aid financial sector in low-carbon shift, report says
The Philippines’ central bank plans to issue new regulations for the financial industry to deal with risks arising in the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to a report in the Philippines …
Philippines to authorize Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in 12-15 year olds
The Philippines will allow the Pfizer (PFE.N) and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the head of its Food and Drugs Administration said, widening the number of people …
Philippines, Russia eyeing vaccine production partnership
The Philippines is eyeing a partnership with Russia for the local production of vaccines for COVID and other viral diseases, according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Philippines logs 5,310 new COVID-19 cases, total at 1,193,976
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday 5,310 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,193,976. The death …
Debt raised from samurai bonds sale boosts Philippine dollar position in April
Proceeds from the government’s recent sale of “samurai” bonds gave the Philippines its first dollar surplus for the year in April, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Wednesday.
Grab Philippines launches training academy for its drivers, riders
Grab Philippines today launched GrabAcademy, an online platform that provides upskilling opportunities to its driver- and delivery-partners. Developed with Microsoft, the driving training program can …
Philippines logs 5,310 new COVID-19 cases, 1,193,976 in total
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday 5,310 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,193,976.
Philippines tops in global accountability scorecard in COVID-19 fiscal responses
The Philippines is among four countries which demonstrated an “adequate” level of accountability in its early COVID-19 fiscal policy responses, according to a report released by the independent group …