The Philippines is eyeing a major $5.58 billion purchase of advanced F-16 fighter jets from the United States to counter increasing aggression from China in the South China Sea. -The U.S. government has already approved the sale,
Philippines express deep concern over Israel plan for full military takeover of Gaza
The Philippines on Monday criticized Israel’s plan to seize control of Gaza, its massive armed offensives affecting civilians, and efforts to block humanitarian aid, warning such moves are …
Groundbreaking budget tagging tool to strengthen public spending on the welfare of children in the Philippines
In a landmark move to institutionalise child-responsive budgeting for local governments, the Government of the Philippines, through the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the Department of …
Eala is the first woman from the Philippines to win a Slam match. She got help from video review
Alexandra Eala has become the first woman representing the Philippines to win a Grand Slam match. She did it at the U.S. Open by defeating No. 14 seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) on …
Philippines seen rising as health tech outsourcing powerhouse
The Philippines is playing a key role in a rapidly expanding global health-care outsourcing market which, in turn, is creating a need for efficient cross-border payments. New York-based fintech …
3 dead, 1 injured in road crash in Philippines
Three motorists have died and one has been injured after a van crashed into two roadside houses along a highway in Quezon province, …
Why the Philippines’ Zobel de Ayala clan is betting US$2.5 billion on retail, hotels
Ayala Land, which recently bought New World Development’s Makati hotel, is bullish on the country’s retail and hospitality segments.
Financial services group welcomes new chief of staff, strategy, and transformation
Manulife Philippines has named Adnelle Valeza as Chief of Staff, Strategy, and Transformation, strengthening its executive leadership team. Valeza brings …
Building beyond real estate
Being named Real Estate Personality of the Year at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is both humbling and deeply meaningful. I see this recognition not as a personal achievement, …
PropertyGuru awards captured defining shifts in PH real estate
The latest edition of the awards showed that growth does not have to be concentrated in city centers The 13th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards feted deserving companies in many …