Philippine spirits and property tycoon Andrew Tan will build a luxury resort and township in Laoag, a provincial capital 488 kilometers north of Manila, in …
Economists reject claim Philippines gold reserves sale means it is ‘running out of money’
Financial analysts in the Philippines have said the central bank’s recent sales of gold is part of a routine strategy to generate profits and manage the country’s foreign asset reserves, contrary to …
Apollo Quiboloy’s Senate bid tests ‘unholy’ grip of religion on Philippines politics
As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power Controversial Philippine evangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s bid for a …
Global trade at risk as tensions escalate in South China Sea
With China claiming almost all of the South China Sea, Beijing boats have been clashing with vessels of the Philippines and Vietnam, which have overlapping claims. These intensifying developments have …
DMCI Homes expands to Cebu City
DMCI Homes, the Philippines’ leader in resort-inspired developments, continues its expansion beyond Mega Manila and is now preparing to enter Cebu City’s …
Philippines condemns China’s attacks on Vietnamese fishermen amid rising tensions in South China Sea
The Philippines strongly condemned the violent actions of Chinese maritime authorities against Vietnamese fishermen near the Paracel Islands on September 29, which left 10 fishermen injured and …
Philippines’ lower house slashes vice president’s funding in proposed 2025 budget
The Philippines’ lower house of congress has slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget, as a deep split between Duterte and President Ferdinand …
In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce
Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.
Minding the Gap: A High Schooler’s Mission to Simplify Finance for Filipinos
Discover how Erich Paredes is revolutionising financial education in the Philippines with her platforms Cash Compass and Health Finder. Learn more!
Philippines levies 12% VAT tax on digital services by tech giants
The Philippines will impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services offered by tech giants such as Amazon , Netflix , Disney , and Alphabet , in a move that will level the playing field with …