After four years of flip-flopping, the Philippine President voiced strong support for a Hague ruling rejecting most of China’s claims to disputed waters.
Asian countries like Philippines rely on record remittances from overseas workers during coronavirus pandemic
However, remittance doomsayers see something else in the larger than usual transfers: a coming crash, triggered by a bleak job market.
The Latest: Philippines President Defends Drug Crackdown
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has defended his drug crackdown and dismissed criticism from human rights advocates as he addressed the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders for the first …
Philippines moves two places higher in economic freedom ranking
BusinessWorld In-Depth, the Philippines’ leading business paper’s on-demand digital magazine, is now available on Magzter. The first issue, “Banking in the Time of COVID-19”, features …
U.N. experts, activists seek probe of Philippines drug war killings
U.N. rights experts and activists called on Tuesday for launching an international investigation into unlawful killings in the so-called war on drugs in the Philippines and for the International …
In Hawaii, a man lost his surfboard. It reappeared in the Philippines
A man who lost his surfboard in huge swells off Hawaii was amazed to discover it had been found in the Philippines — 5,200 miles away.
A surfer lost his board in Hawaii. It reappeared in the Philippines, more than 5,000 miles away
A man who lost his surfboard in huge swells off Hawaii was amazed to discover it had been found in the Philippines — 5,200 miles away.
Philippines Central Bank Keen on Joining Digital Currency Race
The Philippines is keen on joining the digital currency bandwagon. Blockchain Technology Could Help with Digital Money According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Philippine central bank Governor, …
Philippines confirms 3,475 more novel coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday confirmed 3,475 new coronavirus infections and 15 more deaths, the lowest daily increase in fatalities in two weeks. In a bulletin, the ministry said total …
More Nurses Allowed to Leave as Philippines Eases Travel Ban
More than a thousand Philippine health workers will finally be allowed to take jobs abroad following President Rodrigo Duterte decision to ease their travel ban, but they are not celebrating yet and …