The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to roll out more reforms to fight money laundering and terrorist financing to help keep the Philippines out of the gray list of the Financial Action …
Philippines exits global watchdog FATF’s money laundering ‘grey list’
The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force ’s (FATF) “grey list” after addressing deficiencies in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and counter …
Fire kills 8 in the Philippines after flames gutted a residential building in less than an hour
Eight people have been killed in a nighttime fire in the Philippines’ capital region that gutted a three-story residential building in less than an hour.
The Rise of Virtual Assistants in the Philippines: Why Businesses Are Turning to Filipino Talent
The business world is always evolving, with new technologies and trends constantly shaping it. But with change comes opportunity—allowing businesses to adapt, grow, and refine their operations. Take …
Filipina cleaner turns entrepreneur in Sydney to support family’s future in the Philippines
According to Cristina Bontjer, she wants her family left in the Philippines to experience a better life, so she worked hard and started a business to help them.
Philippines, Japan Pledge Further Defense Cooperation Amid South China Sea Spats
The Philippines and Japan pledged to enhance their defense alliance through training exercises, logistical activities, equipment transfers and intelligence sharing on Monday amid China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea.
PBBM sees semiconductor industry growth with skilled Filipinos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism about the continued growth of the Philippines’ semiconductor industry, citing the increasing availability of skilled Filipino workers capable of …
In the Philippines, the president and vice president are threatening to kill each other
The powerful Marcos and Duterte political clans are engaged in bitter political conflict in the Philippines. While personalities and personal ambitions – and death threats – have claimed the headlines,
Mayor’s visit to Philippines didn’t deserve negative coverage
In a report on Mayor Gloria’s recent official business trip to the Philippines, I believe that this newspaper unfairly
Philippines Nabs Alleged Chinese Spies Targeting Marcos Office
The Philippines arrested two more suspected Chinese spies and their local cohorts that it said targeted military camps and the presidential palace as it steps up its campaign against espionage amid geopolitical tensions with Beijing.