The Philippines is looking at Islamic finance as a platform to attract and encourage partners in the Middle East, such as Qatar, to expand their footprint in the Southeast Asian nation, particularly …
Islamic finance seen as driver for FDI inflow to Philippines, say govt officials
The Philippines is looking at Islamic finance as a platform to attract and encourage partners in the Middle East, such as Qatar, to expand their footprint in the Southeast Asian nation …
Philippines losing virus war, doctors warn Duterte
Dozens of doctors’ groups on Saturday warned that the Philippines was losing the coronavirus fight, urging President Rodrigo Duterte to tighten a recently eased lockdown as cases surged and hospitals …
Kuwait bans direct entry of citizens from seven countries, including India, Pakistan and Philippines
The nationals belonging to these 7 countries are free to enter Kuwait through the specified procedures as long as they are traveling from other countries, which are among the permitted countries. This …
Philippine banking system grows despite pandemic; resources at 95% of GDP —DOF
The Philippines’ banking system grew faster than the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in May this year, and even accounted for 95.8% of the economy, data released by the Department of …
Philippines Extends Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Hit Record for Second Day
The Philippines reported Southeast Asia’s biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for a second straight day on Friday, as its president extended restrictions in the capital to quell the spread, …
Philippines records 4,063 new COVID-19 cases, total now over 93k
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines grew to 93,354 on Friday after a record-high 4,063 new infections were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH). These confirmed cases that were …
Asia Today: India, Philippines Ease Rules; Bali Reopens
India added another record surge in virus cases as the government decided to lift a nighttime curfew in force since March.
‘Endure some more’: Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday extended restrictions in the Philippines’ capital Manila until mid-August because of the continued high number of coronavirus cases, and said the government would …
Someone from the Philippines can become $137 million richer this Saturday
The American Powerball lottery currently offers the biggest jackpot prize in the world: $137 million. That huge amount has captured the attention of lottery fans all over the world and amazingly, the …