The softer-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter was not entirely a letdown, but that might be the best kind of expansion that the Philippines could muster this year amid the …
SEC lauded for role in Philippines gray list exit
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized by the Office of the President for its role in the successful exit of the Philippines from the gray list of global financial crimes …
PHILSME 2025 Closes with Resounding Success, Empowering Filipino SMEs to Scale and Thrive
Full house at the 16th PHILSME Business Conference at SMX Convention Center Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) concluded today at the SMX …
WSI, The Philippines’ Top Expo Organizer, Powers Growth in the Mindanao Region
Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country’s leading event organizer for world-class expositions, proudly returns to Davao City in 2025 with three of its premier expositions: …
Financial sector leading PHL data center demand
THE financial services sector remains the biggest user of data centers in the Philippines, driven by rising digital activity, a growing population, and more businesses adopting cloud-first strategies, …
11 Philippines properties join Michelin hotel list – DOT
More luxury properties in the Philippines have earned a spot on the prestigious Michelin Guide Hotels website, the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed yesterday.? Among the newest additions are …
China takes centre stage in Philippines’ feisty midterm election
In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday’s midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming – and unusual – presence.
Sara Duterte: The ‘alpha’ VP who picked a fight with Philippines’ president
When 68 million Filipinos head to the polls on Monday, Sara Duterte’s name will not be on the ballot. But the results of the election will have a large, if not direct, impact on her political future.
ANZ: Philippines-US trade deal possible by June
A trade agreement between the Philippines and the United States could be reached by the end of June as talks continue amid Washington’s push for reciprocal tariffs on Asian exports, according to ANZ …
Toll turmoil: How Philippine industries navigate Trump’s trade tempest
The Philippines may be caught in the crosswinds of US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff storm. But unlike some of its neighbors, Philippine industries is not bracing for the worst. From …