The Philippine president has retained a strict lockdown in a central city he described as a new coronavirus hot spot …
Correction: Philippines-Pride Protesters Arrested story
In a story on June 26, 2020, about Philippine police arresting 20 protesters who marked the Global Pride event with a march in Manila, The Associated Press …
Central bank chief says the Philippines still has ‘plenty of policy space’ following rate cut
The Philippines’ central bank still has plenty of room to maneuver as the country’s economy faces a downturn amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the institution’s chief.
Bankers group says Philippine financial system is sound amid Wirecard controversy
The Bankers Association of the Philippines on Tuesday said the Philippine financial system is stable despite the financial scandal involving German payments firm Wirecard, which dragged two of the …
Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines
Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president’s ‘militarist’ approach and lack of a serious policy agenda.
‘War on drugs’ blamed for deaths of at least 122 children in Philippines
Activists claim young people are deliberately targeted and call for UN to investigate human rights record of Duterte regime …
122 children killed in Philippines drugs war: NGOs
At least 122 children have been killed in the Philippines’ war on drugs — often deliberately, two non-governmental organisations said Monday, urging the UN to take action. The NGOs fear that the true …
Philippines eyes JVs, PPPs with Qatar in various sectors, says official
The Philippines is intensifying its commitment in forging robust trade and investment ties with its partners in the Middle East, such as Qatar, especially in the field of Islamic finance, among other …
Philippines promises ‘thorough’ probe of Wirecard, looking at three local payment firms
The Philippines’ anti-money laundering agency on Monday said it would conduct a “swift and thorough” investigation into scandal-hit German payments firm Wirecard AG and that it has drawn up an initial …
Philippines promises ‘thorough’ probe of Wirecard
Business Philippines promises ‘thorough’ probe of Wirecard. Posted . The Philippines’ anti-money laundering agency on Monday said it would conduct a “swift and thorough” investiga …