The Philippines on Tuesday said it respects the decision of US President Donald Trump to ban the entry of foreign workers through the end of the year. “We respect that decision kasi tayo nga po hindi …
A journalist’s conviction spells trouble for democracy in the Philippines
That someone as prominent and famous as Maria Ressa now faces mounting legal cases and fees and the prospect of imprisonment is a chilling warning to journalists throughout the country.
How Brunei Beat COVID-19
Brunei rarely registers on journalists’ radar. Surrounded on three sides by Malaysia and dwarfed by maritime neighbors such as Indonesia and the Philippines, the oil-rich sultanate has plenty of …
Communists are biggest threat to the Philippines –Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said communists were the biggest threat to the Philippines. “The number one threat to the country, hindi Abu Sayyaf, hindi mga terrorista of no value. Ito …
Singapore-based BPO firm looking to hire 2,000 work-from-home staff in Philippines
Singapore-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Everise Holdings Inc. on Monday said it was looking to hire some 2,000 work-from-home employees in the Philippines to boost its Manila …
Bitcoin Revolution Scam: Philippines’ DOF Warns Of Scheme Using Government Officials’ Names
The Philippines’ Department of Finance issues a new warning against Bitcoin Revolution, an online investment scam that uses names of Philippine officials to dupe investors into putting money in an …
Lea Salonga clarifies viral one-liner FB post: ‘I never, not ever, cursed the Philippines’
After trending on Twitter following her controversial one-liner post, Lea Salonga clarified that it was never her intention to curse the Philippines. Last week, the music icon expressed her thoughts …
No Missing Wirecard Funds in Philippines: Central Bank
None of Wirecard AG’s missing $2.1 billion of cash entered the Philippine financial system, according to the nation’s central bank, after two of its major lenders denied holding funds for the German …
Grameen Foundation, J.P. Morgan deliver COVID-19 relief in the Philippines
Grameen Foundation has launched COVID-19 Relief (Response to Enhance Livelihoods of Individual Entrepreneurs and Families) in the Philippines. Supported by J.P. Morgan, the program will provide …
Wirecard’s billions not in Philippines: Central bank
MANILA/FRANKFURT • None of the US$2.1 billion (S$2.9 billion) missing from scandal-hit German payments firm Wirecard appears to have entered the Philippine financial system, the central bank said …