The Philippines faces recurring natural disasters that strain its financial resources. A new report highlights gaps in disaster risk financing and proposes enhanced strategies such as better risk …
U.S. service member killed in Philippines plane crash identified as Marine from California
The United States service member who was killed alongside three defense contractors when their small plane crashed in the Philippines has been identified as a Marine from California.
US Marine from California identified as one of 4 people killed in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines.
Canada close to visiting forces deal with Philippines
Manila already has similar visiting forces agreements with the United States and Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cory finance secretary says Umic status in ’25 ‘a mirage’
CORY Aquino finance secretary Jesus Estanislao said the wish of President Marcos for the Philippines to attain an upper middle income country (Umic) status this year is not feasible. Estanislao, who …
ADB readies over $1 billion financing for Philippines
The Asian Development Bank is looking to approve over $1 billion worth of financing to support projects in the Philippines this year, including the North-South Commuter Railway, as well as initiatives …
ADB readies over $1 billion financing for Philippines
The Asian Development Bank is looking to approve over $1 billion worth of financing to support projects in the Philippines this year, including the North-South Commuter Railway, as well as initiatives …
Business executives say removing EDSA bus lane is ‘ill-advised’
It will be going against the National Transport Policy of 2017, where public transportation is given priority as a mobility solution,’ says the Management Association of the Philippines …
SEC backs green finance, enhances sustainable reporting guidelines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accelerating its push for sustainable finance in the Philippines, strengthening its commitment through a …
SEC backs green finance, enhances sustainable reporting guidelines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accelerating its push for sustainable finance in the Philippines, strengthening its commitment through a …