THE Philippines has asked the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider its findings on forced labor, arguing that Philippine exporters have a proven record of complying with US import …
Philippines braces for protests as impeachment trial for vice-president Sara Duterte begins
A trial has begun in the Philippines’ Senate to decide if Sara Duterte should be impeached, in a first for a sitting vice-president. Thousands of police officers have been deploye …
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly …
Philippines earthquake kills at least 35 people, unleashes small tsunami
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing dozens of people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
Vietnam and Philippines reach upper-middle-income status, leaving Thailand stuck in the middle-income trap
Vietnam and the Philippines have reached upper-middle-income status, while Thailand continues to face the middle-income trap.
Philippines, Denmark sign MOU to boost financial cooperation
The Philippines and Denmark signed a memorandum of understanding on financial and developmental cooperation, creating a framework to deepen bilateral ties …
Pine Labs bets on the’s Philippines’ digital payments boom
GLOBAL fintech company Pine Labs is deepening its expansion in the Philippines, making GCash for Business its first payments partner as it seeks to capitalize on one of Southeast Asia’s …
Philippines, US finalizing deal for pineapple exports
MANILA, Philippines — The country may soon boost its pineapple exports to the United States as officials from both countries move closer to finalizing an agreement that would open all US ports to the …
BSP: Philippines needs to rebuild fiscal buffers
After pandemic, infrastructure spending MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to bring down its debt after pandemic spending and higher infrastructure outlays pushed government borrowings back …
Canada, Philippines agree to sign trade deal this year, grow defense ties
Canada and the Philippines plan to finalize a free trade agreement this year, and signed agreements to deepen cooperation on energy, defense, labor and migration, Prime Minister Mark Carney said …