Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. (EPPI), the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan Group, is allocating P900 million in capital expenditures for 2025 to fuel …
China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost
The Chinese military has landed on the uninhabited disputed Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea. It is located just a few kilometers from the Philippines’ most important military outpost on Thitu …
China asserts presence near the Philippines with Sandy Cay takeover
The Chinese army has occupied the disputed Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea, reports the newspaper “Financial Times.” Just a few kilometres away is Thitu Island, where a military base belonging …
US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
The mock battle scenarios under the annual Balikatan military exercises between the United States and the Philippines over the weekend have not only simulated real-life war.
US deploys anti-ship missiles in Philippines, close to Taiwan, amid Chinese belligerence
While both Washington and Manila have denied that the exercises are aimed at any specific country, the messaging— and the locations chosen— appear to leave little doubt. China’s government has …
UK, Philippines close to signing P375-billion export finance deal
THE PHILIPPINES and the UK are expected to sign an export finance agreement within three months, the British ambassador said, involving an allocation for the Philippines of about 5 billion pounds …
BDO CEO Nestor Tan Warns of Economic Uncertainty Amid Global Challenges
Nestor V. Tan President and CEO BDO Unibank Inc. Manila, Philippines – BDO Unibank Inc. President and CEO Nestor V. Tan has urged the Philippine banking sector to brace for …
World Bank cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook on the Philippines to 5.3% from 6.1%
The World Bank (WB) cut its growth forecasts for the Philippines to below 6 percent, joining others in downgrading their outlook amid the unprecedented global trade uncertainty. In its Regional …
‘More financing support needed amid global risks’
The Philippines has called on multilateral institutions to step up financing support to developing nations amid rising global challenges and risks.
Philippines orders probe into alleged interference in elections despite China’s denial
Probe follows National Security Council’s remarks that ‘information operations are being conducted that are Chinese state-sponsored in the Philippines and are actually interfering in the forthcoming e …