The Philippines is on the verge of being removed from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a move that could have a significant positive impact on the country’s economy. The FATF …
Philippines Aims to Diversify Defense Funding as Sea Row Lingers
The Philippines is seeking to expand funding sources to bolster its defense capability with submarines and missile systems as Donald Trump’s policies spur uncertainty over US financial and military …
Philippines: Terrorism-Financing Charges Abused
The Philippines in 2012 enacted a law on terrorism financing, the Terrorism Financing and Prevention and Suppression Act. However, the Asia/Pacific Group in a 2019 report found that despite the law, …
Philippines nears exit from watchdog’s dirty money ‘grey list’
THE Philippines may be removed from a global dirty-money list as early as next week, a potential boost to the South-east Asian nation following a reform push to counter money laundering and terrorist-financing risks.
Philippines: Cat intently watches painters at work in Pangasinan, Philippines
On February 5, 2025, in Pangasinan, Philippines, @ynnabelssss shared a video of their pet cat closely observing painters at work. In the video, the cat sits beside the painters, attentively following the movement of the paint roller as they paint the house.
US Marine identified as 1 of 4 victims killed in Philippines plane crash
The U.S. Marine Corps has identified one of the four victims in Thursday’s Philippines plane crash as 22-year-old Sgt. Jacob M. Durham of California.
MOL strengthens business in the Philippines
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), recognizing the Philippines as a crucial component of its ‘Blue Action 2035’ management plan, is strengthening its presence in the country.
PH, Cambodia eye expansion of business ties
The Philippines and Cambodia have inked a memorandum seeking to further expand trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. During the Philippines-Cambodia Business Forum on Monday, the …
Singlife Philippines and Maya join forces to help Filipinos seamlessly achieve their financial goals
This collaboration empowers Filipinos to seamlessly access insurance products and take control of their financial future—all within the Maya app. With Singlife’s insurance and investment products now …
Vietnam, Philippines top Southeast Asian destinations for South Korean families
Vietnam continues to be the top travel destination for South Korea’s families with children under 10 for the second consecutive year, according to Hana Tour, the East Asian nation’s largest travel …