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 …
Happy New Year! Australia, Japan, Hong Kong welcome 2025: See pictures of celebrations
In New Zealand, fireworks burst from the Sky Tower in the capital of Auckland. Festivities also lit up East Asian countries including Japan, China, and the Philippines, where people in the capital of …
Plucky Philippines fall just short in pipping powerhouses Thailand to historic ASEAN Championship final
Thailand are through to the ASEAN Championship final but only after producing an almighty effort to get past Philippines.
Philippines needs P22 billion for 2026 ASEAN summit – Palace
The Philippines needs P22 billion to prepare for its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, Malacañang said yesterday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the regional event is “a very important part” of the Philippines’ international relations and preparing for it is a “gargantuan” task.
PH market tops Asian property awards
THE Philippines emerged as the most recognized market in the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final held on Dec. 13 at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. A dozen Philippine property …
Philippines likely to lower export targets
After setting ambitious export targets, the Philippines is seen backpedaling and revising its goals downward next year, possibly extending through the remainder of President Marcos’ term.
Thailand reach Asean final as Suphanat’s extra-time header downs Philippines
Thailand will face Vietnam in the final of the Asean Championship after Suphanat Mueanta’s extra-time header earned the defending champions a 3-1 win over the Philippines in Bangkok on Monday to register a 4-3 aggregate victory.
This city in the Philippines is home to paradisiac beaches and a rich historical heritage
The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, is full of magnificent cities, each with its own unique charm. But if there’s one city that stands out for its natural beauty, fascinating history and rich culture,