Kintsugi plans to build a new data center in the Philippines, a move that will support the country’s digital infrastructure, e-governance and technological advancement.
Philippines condemns China’s swarm of forces near disputed shoal and vows to defend the territory
The Philippine defense chief condemned China’s deployment of a swarm of armed coast guard forces, backed by a helicopter and a drone, closer to the Philippines’ military outpost in a fiercely disputed …
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed next year, their defence ministers said on Friday, as both nations seek to step up military cooperation to deal …
Philippine lawmaker proposes creation of strategic Bitcoin reserve
A Philippine lawmaker has filed a bill in the Philippines’ Lower House asking the government to establish a government-run Bitcoin reserve. The proposed legislation, labelled the Strategic Bitcoin …
Philippines retains ‘A-‘ credit rating with stable outlook
JAPAN-BASED credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has affirmed its “A-’ rating with a stable outlook for the Philippines, the Finance department said on Wednesday. “This …
Philippine digital bank snags $21M in Series A | ZDNET
Tonik Financial has secured $21 million in its Series A round, which it will tap to kickstart its digital bank services next quarter in the Philippines where it estimates has a $140 billion retail …
US-Asean Business Council leads largest-ever delegation to Manila
THE US-Asean Business Council (USABC) successfully held its 2025 Philippines Business Mission—its annual flagship business-to-government engagement program—from August 11 to 14. With a total of 35 US …
Australia, Philippines stage largest-ever drills: ‘denial of China’s aggression’
Exercise Alon comes as Australia and the Philippines deepen their defence partnership in the face of repeated incidents involving China.
Week after China vessel tension, Australia and Canada join Philippines in South China Sea sail
The Philippines, Australia, and Canada launched a joint patrol in the South China Sea as part of ALON, the region’s largest combined drills. This year’s edition is the largest combined operation to …
Philippines not deploying Navy warships vs China
Following last week’s collision of Chinese ships near Panatag Shoal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has maintained that Philippine Navy vessels will not be deployed to escort Filipino ships in …