German officials said investors remain confident in the Philippine market, calling the government’s anti-graft push a positive step.
Vietnam urges respect for sovereignty after Spratly clash between China, Philippines
Vietnam has requested the parties concerned to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in response to a question regarding the …
Philippine corruption scandal disappointing, but we are hopeful for change: AC Health CEO
Paolo Borromeo, CEO of AC Health, talks about the importance of accountability and transparency amid ongoing infrastructure corruption probes in the Philippines. He also discusses the company’s …
Philippines steps up energy cooperation ahead of 2026 ASEAN Chairship
The Department of Energy (DOE) said it is strengthening efforts to boost energy cooperation across Southeast Asia as the Philippines prepares to host the …
Philippines: ‘Blackeyed’ International Image
GETTING a bad international press, the Philippines direly needs a good PR (public relations) campaign. Lame denials from the Department of Finance, side-stepping the issue and ranting will not do. The …
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Philippines, prompts tsunami warning
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao and prompted a tsunami warning.
The Philippines: Frankfurt Book Fair’s guest of honor
As the Southeast Asian country is featured at the book fair, here’s a look at three of the Philippines’ most important literary voices.Each year, the Frankfurt Book Fair– the world’s largest trade exposition for books and media– brings together experts and audiences from all over the world,
ADB Approves $400M Loan to Boost Insurance Reforms and Economic Growth in Philippines
The newly approved Subprogram 1 marks the first of three sequenced stages designed to comprehensively reform the sector in partnership with the Insurance Commission (IC) and other key financial …
Series of Earthquakes Strike Philippines Today—Days After Tsunami Warning
The USGS shows that five earthquakes rattled the region over the last 24 hours, ranging in strength from magnitude 4.8 to 5.5.
Powerful aftershock follows 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, killing 7
The quake and aftershock come two weeks after dozens were killed in another earthquake in the quake-prone Philippines.