Malaysia leads other countries in Southeast Asia in the usage of mobile/digital wallets at 40 per cent, ahead of the Philippines (36 per cent), Thailand (27 per cent) and Singapore (26 per cent), …
In Philippines, a child alleges abuse by Catholic priest — and tests Vatican promise for global reckoning
Pope Francis has pledged an “all-out battle” to confront about claims around the world. The Philippines case is a key moment.
Philippine human capital: a long view of development, challenges
An important study on human capital development in the Philippines has recently been completed at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC.
Wirecard’s missing $2.1B is not in the Philippines, says Palace
Hindi makakapasok iyan dahil tayo naman po ay talagang nagpapatupad po ng ating anti-money laundering legislation at hindi na po tayo tagged ng international community as one of the areas na mahina …
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 31,000 with record-high 1,150 new cases
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines topped 31,000 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported a record-high 1,150 new infections—789 “fresh” or …
Philippines respects Trump’s order freezing visas for foreign workers
The Philippines on Tuesday said it respects the decision of US President Donald Trump to ban the entry of foreign workers through the end of the year. “We respect that decision kasi tayo nga po hindi …
A journalist’s conviction spells trouble for democracy in the Philippines
That someone as prominent and famous as Maria Ressa now faces mounting legal cases and fees and the prospect of imprisonment is a chilling warning to journalists throughout the country.
How Brunei Beat COVID-19
Brunei rarely registers on journalists’ radar. Surrounded on three sides by Malaysia and dwarfed by maritime neighbors such as Indonesia and the Philippines, the oil-rich sultanate has plenty of …
Communists are biggest threat to the Philippines –Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said communists were the biggest threat to the Philippines. “The number one threat to the country, hindi Abu Sayyaf, hindi mga terrorista of no value. Ito …
Singapore-based BPO firm looking to hire 2,000 work-from-home staff in Philippines
Singapore-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Everise Holdings Inc. on Monday said it was looking to hire some 2,000 work-from-home employees in the Philippines to boost its Manila …