UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Irene Khan, presented her final report on the Philippines to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Salmon Group raises $88m to expand its business in the Philippines
The equity round was led by venture capital firm Spice Expeditions, LP. Salmon Group, a financing company and bank operating in the Philippines, has raised $88m to expand its business. The funding …
Extended US tariff pause to benefit Philippines, says DTI
An extension of the deadline set by the United States to complete talks on reciprocal tariffs and the 10-percent levy currently imposed on most countries would be favorable for the Philippines, …
Philippines to implement framework on crypto assets to combat cross-border tax evasion
MANILA: The Philippines’ Department of Finance (DOF) has said the country will implement a framework on crypto-assets to combat cross-border tax evasion and illicit financial flows.
Brand Finance names SM Supermalls as Philippines’ Strongest Brand
SM Supermalls received a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 95 out of 100, the highest among Philippine brands.
Pertamina eyes geothermal business in Philippines
Indonesian power giant PT Pertamina is interested in exploring and investing in the untapped geothermal potential of the Philippines, according to a top executive. On the sidelines of the 2025 Energy …
Salmon Raises $88 Million To Grow Its Business In The Philippines, Sets Up A $150 Million Nordic Bond Framework Agreement For Scaling Up
Salmon Raises $88 Million To Grow Its Business In The Philippines, Sets Up A $150 Million Nordic Bond Framework Agreement For Scaling Up …
Why Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Has the Philippines on Edge
The Marcos and Duterte families dominate politics in the Philippines which can be as much a battle of personalities and factional interests as of policy.
Philippines climbs to 51st in global competitiveness report
The Philippines’ competitiveness ranking improved by one spot in 2025, rising to 51st place out of 69 economies. This is according to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 Report published by the …
Philippines DOJ to double down on AML
Removed from the EU’s list of markets at risk for money laundering, the Philippines pledges to continue the battle against financial crimes.