The Philippines has obtained three grants worth $4.13 million from the World Bank this year to support projects in agricultural financing, small business development and broadband connectivity, the …
Marks & Spencer to exit the Philippines’ shifting retail market
The country has drawn global retailers seeking to tap into its young, consumption-driven population Read more at The Business Times.
China Conducts Patrol in South China Sea, Accuses Philippines of ‘Disrupting’ Peace
BEIJING, Feb 27 (Reuters) – China’s military said on Friday it conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea from February 23 to 26, and accused the Philippines of “disrupting” peace and …
Philippines’ former president Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Friday said former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte killed thousands of people as part of a “war on drugs” during his tenure as mayor …
5 hurt when US military plane hits barrier on takeoff in Philippines
U.S. service members were injured in a military aircraft training accident Tuesday in the Philippines, the Defense Department has confirmed. Philippine officials initially said Wednesday that an Air …
Philippines, US, Japanese hold joint air drills over Bashi Channel
Aircraft from the three countries patrolled above the Philippines’ northernmost Batanes islands in drills designed to …
Singlife Philippines grows new business, customer base in 2025 as more Filipinos choose accessible, affordable insurance
Singlife Philippines closed 2025 by strengthening its position as a trusted digital life insurer, as more Filipinos showed growing interest in insurance that is accessible, affordable and easy to …
Thailand’s Chearavanont Family’s CP Axtra Plans $578 Million Retail Expansion Across Southeast Asia
CP Axtra plans to open a total of 110 stores across Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, where CP Axtra has partnered with Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate.
Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
False posts about Nipah virus prey on fear of spread in Philippines
Philippine health officials say there is no active Nipah virus threat in the country and they are monitoring the situation after cases were contained in India in early 2026, rejecting social media …