The Philippines is investigating whether former Wirecard AG executive Jan Marsalek is in the country, as it steps up a probe into other individuals allegedly involved in the case.
Philippines launches investigation into Wirecard’s phantom billions
Wirecard’s $2.1 billion accounting scandal is being investigated by the Philippines, which said that the German payments firm’s former chief operating officer Jan Marsalek may be in the country.
Survey: Malaysia Is Tops In Southeast Asia When It Comes To E-Wallet Usage
According to the Mastercard Impact Study 2020 quoted by Malay Mail, Malaysia leads other Southeast Asian countries when it comes to e-wallet usage, at 40 per cent. The Philippines (36 per cent) came …
Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in South-East Asia
Malaysia leads other countries in Southeast Asia in the usage of mobile/digital wallets at 40 per cent, ahead of the Philippines (36 per cent), Thailand (27 per cent) and Singapore (26 per cent), …
In Philippines, a child alleges abuse by Catholic priest — and tests Vatican promise for global reckoning
Pope Francis has pledged an “all-out battle” to confront about claims around the world. The Philippines case is a key moment.
Philippine human capital: a long view of development, challenges
An important study on human capital development in the Philippines has recently been completed at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC.
Wirecard’s missing $2.1B is not in the Philippines, says Palace
Hindi makakapasok iyan dahil tayo naman po ay talagang nagpapatupad po ng ating anti-money laundering legislation at hindi na po tayo tagged ng international community as one of the areas na mahina …
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 31,000 with record-high 1,150 new cases
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines topped 31,000 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported a record-high 1,150 new infections—789 “fresh” or …
Philippines respects Trump’s order freezing visas for foreign workers
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.