MANILA – The first typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2024 killed at least three people, further gaining strength as it headed to Japan. A seven-month-old baby and two others died on May 26 after they were hit by falling trees in Quezon, a province near …
‘World’s largest’: China sends ‘The Monster’ ship to scare Philippines
China has sent the world’s largest coastguard patrol ship, called “Monster,” to the contested water of Scarborough Shoal in the Phillipines.
Philippine expects 150 bps of rate cuts in next 2 years: finance minister
THE Philippines’ key policy rate, currently at a 17-year high of 6.5 per cent, could be reduced by as much as 150 basis points in the next two years on the back of an improving outlook for inflation, …
Philippine expects 150 bps of rate cuts in next 2 years: finance minister
THE Philippines’ key policy rate, currently at a 17-year high of 6.5 per cent, could be reduced by as much as 150 basis points in the next two years on the back of an improving outlook for inflation, …
Philippines pledged to up AML work: Moody’s analyst
“It is clear” the Philippines “is committed to strengthening anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism [AML/CFT],”… and the country “has implemented more stringent requirements, …
Philippines Protests China’s Annual Fishing Ban
China imposes an annual fishing ban on South China Sea waters and the Philippines routinely opposes it. This year’s ban is expected to last until September. The Philippines’ foreign affairs department (DFA) has protested the ban through a diplomatic note, saying the fishing moratorium covers waters within its maritime zones.
Philippines e-commerce payments to surge by nearly 20% in 2024, reveals GlobalData
The Philippines e-commerce market is growing at a fast pace … according to the GlobalData’s 2023 Financial Services Consumer Survey. Gcash, Maya and PayPal are some of the popular alternative …
Philippines e-commerce payments to surge by nearly 20% in 2024, reveals GlobalData
The Philippines e-commerce market is growing at a fast pace … according to the GlobalData’s 2023 Financial Services Consumer Survey. Gcash, Maya and PayPal are some of the popular alternative …
US development finance agency to set up PH office
The United States’ development finance agency plans to set up soon a regional office in the Philippines, a move seen as increasing private investments in the country, especially in priority sectors …
‘Aghon’ intensifies as gov’t rushes aid
Severe Tropical Storm “Aghon” (international name: Ewiniar) intensified on Sunday off the eastern coast of the Philippines, threatening provinces in northern Luzon region with fierce winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding,