Of all the flashpoints facing the Trump administration on Jan. 20, 2025, China’s campaign of intimidation and maritime occupation in the South China Sea
Dennis Uy announces new partner in stalled Philippines resort project
Philippines tycoon Dennis Uy and EEI Corporation have made a deal to complete the long-delayed Emerald Bay integrated resort in Mactan, Cebu.
Jollibee marks milestone, opens 200th store in Vietnam
Homegrown fast food giant Jollibee is marking a new milestone in the brand’s largest international market outside the Philippines. Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is opening today …
Philippines Says Probe to Go Ahead as Duterte Skips Questioning
The Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation will proceed with probing Vice President Sara Duterte’s apparent threat to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated if she’s killed after she failed to appear for questioning for a second time on Wednesday.
The Philippines probe to go ahead as Duterte skips questioning
The Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation will proceed with probing Vice President Sara Duterte’s apparent assassination threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr after she failed to appear …
ADB: $500-million loan okayed for PH’s financial management reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday announced the approval of a $500-million policy-based loan aimed at supporting the Philippines in pursuing its public financial management (PFM) reforms.
CIMB Cancels Digital Banking Pursuit in the Philippines
CIMB Bank Philippines will not seek a digital banking license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), opting instead to enhance its digital banking …
PH, Laos hold 1st round of negotiation for double taxation deal
The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), conducted the first round of negotiations for its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). In a …
World Bank trims 2024 Philippines GDP target to 5.9%
The World Bank has downscaled its economic growth forecast for the Philippines this year following the slower-than-expected gross domestic product growth in the third quarter, but expects the economy …
Philippines ranks second most attractive for renewable energy investment
It expects more RE investments after allowing full foreign ownership. The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) welcomed the 2024 Climatescope Report by BloombergNEF that ranked the country as the second most attractive emerging market for renewable energy investments.