The Philippines has secured a $400 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen its domestic capital market and mobilise funds for the infrastructure projects it hopes can spur an …
Philippines Sells Abandoned Containers to Make Way for Deliveries of Essentials
The Philippines made good on its threat to negligent importers that it will sell overstaying containers to make way for new deliveries of essential items like food and medicine amid the pandemic.
SE Asia Stocks-Most markets rise as economies set to reopen; Philippines sole loser
Most Southeast Asian stock markets closed higher on Tuesday as further moves to ease the coronavirus lockdowns and hopes of more stimulus from China boosted sentiment, while the Philippines ended …
No Country for Oil Refiners: Philippine Plants Shut on Weak Demand
The Philippines has been left temporarily without any operating oil refineries as one of the world’s longest lockdowns eviscerates demand.
Millions unemployed in the Philippines amid COVID-19 lockdown
More than 2.5 million Filipinos have lost their jobs during the two-month coronavirus lockdown in the country. And millions more could be out of work by the end of the year. Some have found odd jobs …
From the Philippines to Harvard, Boyhood to Womanhood, a Coming-of-Age Across Borders
In “Fairest,” Meredith Talusan looks back on her life lived at the intersection of genders, races, sexualities and cultures.
The Latest: India Reports Biggest Jump in Virus Cases Again
India reports biggest jump in virus cases for 7th straight day. — South Korean rights groups criticize smartphone anti-virus plans. — Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion. NEW DELHI — For …
Philippines Seeks $26-Billion Stimulus to Rebound From Pandemic
The Philippines’ Trade Department wants lawmakers to pass a 1.3-trillion peso ($26 billion) stimulus package that will aid the recovery of industries and their displaced workers.
Fantastic World-Class Architecture in the Philippines
Other eco-friendly buildings in the Philippines that are LEED-certified include Alphaland Makati, The LiNK Asiatown IT Park in Cebu (both Gold Certification), and the Wells Fargo Center in Taguig …
Asia Today: Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion
As about 24,000 Filipinos who lost their jobs abroad are being transported by land, sea or air to their provincial homes, the president warned local officials not to refuse …