Climate change is making the Philippines more vulnerable to tropical storms, with rising temperatures already putting the country at nearly double the risk of deadly typhoons, scientists said in a …
‘Philippines among Asian countries less vulnerable to Trump 2.0’
The Philippines is one of emerging Asian economies less likely to be significantly affected by US president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports, according to the UK-based think tank …
Philippines’ Kanlaon volcano erupts, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting mass evacuation
The Philippines’ Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.
Climate change intensified back-to-back Philippines storms: study
Manila: Human induced climate change fuelled a rare string of back to back typhoons that battered the Philippines this year and boosted the chances …
ADB okays $500-M loan for PH’s public financial management reform
The Asian Development Bank announced Wednesday it approved a USD500-million policy-based loan for the Philippines’ Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Program. PFM Reform Program (Subprogram 1) …
Jollibee opens 200th store in Vietnam, its largest international market
We think that Vietnam can even be similar to Jollibee Philippines in the future as we continue to grow aggressively,’ says Jollibee Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong …
Archipelago of Resistance: The Philippines Is Rising to Meet the China Threat, But It Has a Crucial Year Ahead
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.