AUSTRAC’s record-breaking $1.3 billion civil penalty for Westpac has swept the headlines, but behind the scenes work has delivered other wins.
AXA Philippines, Cebu Pacific tie up for non-travel insurance product
MANILA, Philippines — AXA Philippines … “Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us,” said …
Sultan Bolkiah wants PH-Brunei cooperation vs drugs
MANILA, Philippines – During his state visit to the Philippines, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said he wants the two countries to collaborate in addressing a common scourge: illegal drugs.
Philippines eyes share in UN Recovery Fund
Malacañang reiterated the Philippines’ intent to possibly get a share from the United Nations Response and Recovery Fund after President Duterte lauded the UN body’s efforts to help developing …
Shell looking to sell stake in Philippines’ Malampaya gas project
“As part of an ongoing portfolio rationalisation to simplify and increase the resilience of its business … sell its 45% interest in the project to Philippine oil and shipping group Udenna …
Philippines says U.S. lawmaker’s bid to halt security aid won’t succeed
A U.S. lawmaker’s push to block police and military aid to the Philippines over human rights concerns is unlikely to succeed, because of the friendship between the leaders of the two countries, a …
Shell considering sale of stake in Philippines’ Malampaya project
Royal Dutch Shell PLC is looking to sell its 45% stake in the Malampaya gas-to-power project in the Philippines, the key power source of the country’s main island of Luzon, its local unit said on …
Philippines confirms 2,180 new coronavirus infections, 36 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 2,180 new coronavirus infections and 36 additional deaths.
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: India’s tally surpasses 5.7 mln, Philippines reports 2,180 new cases
A security personnel measures a visitor’s temperature before entering the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Sept. 23, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) — India’s deaths rise to 91,149, total cases reach 5,732,518; — The …
‘Philippines needs open access to COVID-19 vaccine’
Developing countries like the Philippines need open access to the vaccine against COVID-19, President Duterte told the United Nations General Assembly in New York.