Muntinlupa Representative Rufino Biazon stressed this on Friday, April 16, as the Philippines awaits China’s response to pull out all its naval and militia ships at the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Typhoon Surigae eyes the Philippines
The storm continues to strengthen as it gets closer to the country this weekend. Nick Miller has the details. Temperatures dipped to -9.4C overnight at Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands. Parts of …
Philippines’ active COVID-19 cases now at 193,476 with 10,726 new infections
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rose to 914,971 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 10,726 new infections as six laboratories failed to submit …
Typhoon Surigae may bring heavy rain and high wind gusts to the Philippines
Typhoon Surigae, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Bising, continues to strengthen as it heads towards the Philippines bringing the chance of heavy rain and high winds. CNN meteorologist Derek Van …
Philippines to Start Inoculating Workers as More Vaccines Arrive
The Philippines will start vaccinating frontline workers in key industries, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said, as the nation expects the delivery of more jabs against coronavirus in the coming …
Citigroup to end consumer banking business in Philippines
Citigroup announced on Thursday it will exit 13 international consumer banking markets, including the Philippines, as it joined other large banks in reporting blowout earnings amid a strengthening US …
Citigroup to close consumer banking franchises in Philippines, 12 other countries
US banking behemoth Citigroup will be closing its consumer banking in 13 countries, including the Philippines, as it plans to refocus its global operations to areas with the “greatest scale and growth …
Citibank to exit the consumer banking business in India
China, Australia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam …
Typhoon Surigae to pass near the Philippines this weekend
Typhoon Surigae will continue to strengthen as it gets closer to the Philippines this weekend. The storm is expected to brush the Philippines before turning away.
Philippines ‘buy now, pay later’ startup Plentina raises $2.2M seed round
E-wallets are rapidly gaining popularity in the Philippines, overtaking credit cards, which have a penetration rate of under 10%. Fintech startup Plentina is leveraging that trend with buy now, pay …