The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 363,888 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,664 new infections as nine laboratories failed to …
Asia Today: Philippines allows foreign travel to resume
The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large numbers of departures for tourism and …
‘Descendants of the Sun Philippines’ goes back on air Oct. 26
The Philippine adaptation of “Descendants of the Sun” is set to go back on air on Oct. 26! “We are coming back and excited na excited na kami,” said cast member Rocco Nacino during the show’s media …
Financial Education, Technology are Crucial in the New Normal—Home Credit and CIC
As a developing economy, it is no surprise that the Philippines still has a long way to go when it comes to financial literacy. Just before the government imposed the enhanced community quarantine …
Age of foreign retirees in Philippines to be reassessed
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA … But during the hearing, Senate finance subcommittee chairman Richard Gordon raised alarm on the number of Chinese PRA member-retirees …
Why is Rodrigo Duterte Still Popular in the Philippines?
Despite allegations of corruption and his ineptitude in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the Philippine leader’s popularity continues to climb.
Asia Today: Philippines allowing foreign travel to resume
The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large …
Tropical Storm Saudel lashes Philippines, heads for Vietnam
Thousands evacuated in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Saudel causes widespread flooding in provinces south of Manila.
Tropical storm Saudel threatens Vietnam after soaking Philippines
Vietnam scrambled to evacuate thousands of people from their homes as tropical storm Saudel approached on Wednesday, bringing more misery for a country that has endured weeks of heavy rains and floods …
Krungsri completes 50% stake acquisition in SB Finance Company in the Philippines
Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) and Security Bank Corporation (SBC), one of the leading banks in the Philippines, announced today that, having obtained all necessary regulatory approvals in Thailand …