THE PHILIPPINES is on track to build a bigger and more competitive economy, with government initiatives, private sector investments and international interest coming together to create more …
As Philippines ‘bristles’ with foreign-made missiles, is it a deterrent or a danger?
Once wholly reliant on the United States for defence, Manila now has missiles of its own. Some see them a dangerous escalation The Philippines has entered the missile age, decades behind many of its …
Global jitters cloud Philippines growth prospects
It may be too early to let go of the six to eight percent growth target in the medium-term, but adjusting the upper end in the short-term may be possible amid uncertainties in global trade, according …
Philippine Fintech BillEase Partners With Maya Business to Expand BNPL Access
BillEase, a digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, has partnered with Maya Business, the country’s largest digital payments processor, to bring …
Country ‘better and cheaper than Thailand’ – but gets a fraction of the tourists
The Philippines is a country that is often overlooked by tourists but it is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as being a much cheaper alternative to Thailand
Filipino brands shine at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
Two of the Philippines’ most trusted names—Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Mang Inasal—earned top honors at the 12th Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation for …
Locked up and re-elected: Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte wins poll from cell in The Hague
The midterm polls have revitalised the Duterte family’s political fortunes and put his daughter Sara, who is currently vice-president, in the running for a presidential election in 2028 that could …
Philippines to formally submit application to CPTPP
The Philippines is set to formally submit its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) within the first semester, according to the …
Why NGOs in the Philippines Keep Being Charged With Terrorism
The Philippines has a long and unfortunate history of NGOs under attack. In 2023, it was the most dangerous country for climate activists, accounting for 17 of 197 murdered or “disappeared” worldwide.
How the Philippines Silences Advocacy Groups
The fact that the LCDE works in arcane mountainous regions of the Philippines where rebel groups also operate had periodically been used as a cudgel by security forces looking for a scapegoat. “Maybe …