The Philippines suspended processing retirement visas for foreigners after senators said they were worried about the high number of people in their 30s arriving from China.
Non-military encounters in South China Sea to intensify if Philippines implements maritime militia plan, say observers
Manila’s navy chief announced last week that about 240 militiamen would be deployed to the contested waters of the Scarborough Shoal and the Spratly Islands, but implementation of the plan remained …
Philippines eases corporate buyout rules to suppress bankruptcies
The government aims to get tougher on cartels as well, an area in which the Philippines lags behind the rest of Southeast Asia. Competition commission personnel made redundant by the deregulation will …
Philippines reports 2,057 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday recorded 2,057 new coronavirus infections and 19 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have increased to 367,819 while …
Outcry in Philippines Over General’s ‘Warning’ to Female Celebrities
Accusing a women’s rights group of ties to Communist rebels, the general told an actress she could be killed if she associated with the organization.
Philippines to Keep $26 Billion Outsourcing Engine Humming Despite Crisis
The Philippines’ $26 billion outsourcing industry expects to continue growing despite the risks brought by the coronavirus pandemic, but sees a three-year government support plan as key to boosting …
Hawaii Man Finds Friendship with Man Who Recovered His Lost Surfboard Washed Up in the Philippines
When Doug Falter lost his beloved surfboard in February 2018, he relentlessly searched for his “baby” for months, before eventually giving up hope that he would ever see it again. However, in a twist …
Cargill bullish on Philippines expansion
“We have committed to continue to invest in the Philippines. We are confident especially that the country is consumer driven. It has a growing population and is an attractive market in Asia for our …
Jobs at risk as Philippines’ garment exports slump
PHILIPPINE garment exports to major buyer countries fell … possibly more sustainable and resilient path — or whether it will revert back to a largely ‘business as usual’ scenario,” ILO said.
Cargill sets P12-B investment for 5-year expansion plan in Philippines
American agribusiness giant Cargill is setting aside P12 billion worth of investments to expand its operations in the Philippines in the next five years, noting that the company is still optimistic in …