Civil society groups decry cuts in health and education allocations in the new budget. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone
MANILA: A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday (Jan 2), warning of “potential national security implications”. Three
IMF: Philippines faces challenges in business, demographics
The Philippines is grappling with critical gaps in its business environment, infrastructure and labor market, which threaten its potential to attract private investment and boost productivity growth, …
24,000 foreign workers exit Philippines after online gambling ban
Around 24,000 foreign workers have left the Philippines after online casinos, which mostly cater to overseas customers, shut down per government’s policy shift.
The highest-paying jobs in the Philippines for 2025
A New Year marks a fresh start for many, especially for their careers. Consequently, you should check the highest-paying jobs for 2025. With the rise of ChatGPT and AI, it’s unsurprising that most of these roles are in the IT industry.
Vietnam’s GDP could overtake Singapore’s by 2029
While Vietnam’s per capita GDP remains lower than that of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, it is set to surpass Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026, climbing to fourth place among ASEAN-6 nations …
Yearender: Philippines did not waver in defending West Philippine Sea
Despite the aggression from Chinese forces, Philippine authorities remained firm in defending the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea this year. Encounters between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN),
Banking on resilience: BSP, Philippines banks prepare for 2025
As 2024 ends, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Philippine banking sector are poised to tackle a pivotal year ahead. With economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainties looming, optimism …
Why the Philippines’ latest budget has been called ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘a moral failure’
Funds for the social and health protection of the country’s poorest have been channelled to politicians for their pet projects, critics say.
Cop killed, 3 hurt in southern Philippines shooting
MANILA, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Two unidentified gunmen shot dead a police intelligence officer and wounded three other people in Sultan Kudarat province in the southern Philippines, local police said Tuesday. Sultan Kudarat police director Colonel Bernard Lao …