The Philippines will soon become a full participant in annual Yama Sakura warfighting drills involving U.S., Japanese and Australian ground forces, according to defense experts. The Philippine navy, on Thursday, posted photos on social media of Filipino …
Filipina on Indonesia death row says planned transfer to the Philippines a ‘miracle’
JAKARTA – A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia said on Dec 13 her planned transfer to the Philippines was a “miracle”, in her first interview since Manila and Jakarta signed an agreement last …
Makati Business Club Appoints Apa Ongpin as New Executive Director
The Makati Business Club, one of the most powerful and high-profile business clubs in the Philippines, is getting a new leader. In an email sent to members on Friday (December 13), the club said that …
Swedish investors seek full foreign business ownership in more PH sectors
Swedish companies are seeking a further relaxation of foreign business ownership rules in the Philippines, according to consulting agency Business Sweden on Thursday. While several economic …
Climate change ‘supercharged’ the parade of typhoons the Philippines experienced in November
The Philippines was battered by six storms in four weeks. And for a first time since record-keeping began in 1951, four of them were simultaneously found in the Pacific Basin.
ADB OKs $500 million loan to improve public finance
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines’ public financial management (PFM) reform agenda. In a statement, the multilateral lender said the loan is …
ADB OKs $500 million loan to improve public finance
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines’ public financial management (PFM) reform agenda. In a statement, the multilateral lender said the loan is …
Steady 5.8% growth for Philippines seen in 2025
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.8 percent next year, higher than the 4.6 percent regional forecast, as it is less exposed to international …
Steady 5.8% growth for Philippines seen in 2025
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.8 percent next year, higher than the 4.6 percent regional forecast, as it is less exposed to international …
ING expects sustainable finance offerings to rebound next year
ING Philippines expects a rebound in sustainable finance next year as issuers increasingly adopt environmental, social and governance (ESG) offerings to …