In the Philippines women who are abused by their husband have an even more difficult time leaving. Divorce is not an avenue available to them.
Caloocan business chamber lauds Malapitan ‘people-centered’ leadership
MANILA, Philippines–The Caloocan City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (CCFCCII) has praised Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan for his administration’s effective, people-centered …
Philippine Peso-Backed Stablecoin, PHPC, Granted Approval for Pilot by Central Bank
Coins.ph, a digital currency exchange based in the Philippines, has received approval from the country’s central bank to conduct a pilot program for its Philippine Peso-backed stablecoin.
Manila in the Philippines the hottest prime housing market in the world
House prices have surged by 26.2% in Manila, making it by far the hottest prime market in the world, Knight Frank analysis shows. Its growth has been attributed to strong economic performance, which …
ERA Philippines bullish on real estate market
ERA Philippines said it expects a “boom” in the real estate sector this year due to the growing demand from overseas workers. “[With] so many overseas people coming in to buy, it will be a boom in the …
HD Korea Shipbuilding to establish production base in Philippines
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. said Wednesday it plans to establish a production base in the Philippines for its offshore wind power business. The South Korean shipyard announced the …
USTDA chief to lead US delegation to Indo-Pacific business forum in PH
A high-ranking United States trade official is set to arrive in the Philippines next week, the latest in a recent string of economic officials from the U.S. touching base to improve business relations …
TCL is the Number 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines
TCL maintains its momentum in the Philippines, as it recently was been proclaimed the number 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines by TRS Research. Being in the Philippines for 24 years, this latest …
China Deploys Dozens of Ships to Block Philippine Protest Flotilla
Filipino civilians set sail in fishing boats to oppose China’s control of a shoal claimed by the Philippines. A formidable Chinese fleet awaited them.
‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find
Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila