The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has named Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. In a statement yesterday, IFC said Arif …
IFC names Pakistani banker new Philippines chief
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed veteran Pakistani banker Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. She …
To the Philippines: Don’t be a ship lost at sea in foreign policy
Yet, the Philippines’ foreign policy resembles a ship that has lost its direction, blindly catering to the strategic deployments of external powers in the Asia-Pacific region. Not only has it changed its course on the South China Sea issue,
Philippine business conditions seen headed in right direction
THE PHILIPPINES is headed in the right direction in terms of becoming a more conducive business environment, the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) said. “The attractive marketplace (pillar) is …
Strategic investments in Philippines to generate 300,000 jobs — Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that approximately 300,000 jobs are expected to be created through strategic investments across various sectors. Speaking at the Gawad Bayanihan sa …
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
MANILA – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs”, in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.
Former Philippines President Duterte forced onto plane to The Hague after ICC arrest, his daughter says
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been put on a plane to The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, his daughter and local outlet The Philippine Star have reported.
For Families of Philippines Drug War Victims, Duterte’s Arrest Revives Hopes for Justice
Victims and human rights groups said that Duterte should not be the only one held accountable. They also demand justice against others involved, including his former police chief, now Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who oversaw the bloody crackdown and is under ICC investigation.
I Corps Bolsters Retaking the Philippines in 1945
Eighty years ago, on Jan. 9, 1945, I Corps landed on the beaches of northern Luzon at Lingayen Gulf, playing a
Philippines bent on staying off global dirty money list
After successfully exiting the Financial Action Task Force gray list, the Philippines is ramping up efforts to ensure it does not face another compliance setback in the next FATF evaluation scheduled …