Sunday’s protest is part of a three-day rally organised by the Philippine sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). The show of force on Sunday by the influential religious bloc, popularly referred …
What’s fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?
More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, part of a wave of demonstrations since August demanding accountability for suspected …
Credit score explained: Your guide on how it works, how to boost financial health
IN the Philippines, where financial technology innovation is driving a surge in credit use in the Philippines, responsible borrowing is a powerful tool that can lead to better economic and social …
Chinese bombers fly over disputed South China Sea to counter joint Philippines–US–Japan drills
The Chinese military for the first time conducted a “bomber formation patrol” with its fighter jets over the disputed South China Sea on Sunday as a “warning” to the Philippines after its navy …
Protesters demand justice over Philippines flood graft scandal
Hundreds of thousands of protesters, led by an influential religious group in the Philippines, took to the streets Sunday (November 16) to demand transparency and accountability over corruption …
Business, church leaders call for transparency in PH anew
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Cardinal Pablo David (left) and Phinma Corp. president Ramon del Rosario are among the signatories of a statement calling for …
‘Enormous evil’: Thousands rally in the Philippines over corruption scandal
A fact-finding commission has filed criminal complaints for corruption against 37 people, including senators, members of Congress, and wealthy businesspeople. Criminal complaints have also been filed …
Philippines Property Market Heats Up
Real estate is booming in the Philippines, as a spate of new construction signals. With the economy expanding at 7%, its highest rate in three decades, and with remittances from more than 10 million …
Philippines Estimates $63 Million Damage to Crops After Typhoons
Rice and other harvests in the Philippines were damaged earlier this month, when typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-Wong struck the country within days and left a trail of destruction and deaths.
President stresses stronger economic ties with Philippines
The President reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for the Philippines’ continued support for Pakistan’s engagement with ASEAN. He expressed solidarity with the people and government of the Philippines over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the recent earthquake.