A family feud surrounding Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his sister has been intensifying. It involves political alignments and now, drug abuse charges.
Several arrests made in major corruption scandal involving flood control projects in Philippines
Philippine authorities Monday detained seven suspects and several more were being sought in a major corruption scandal involving flood control projects.
JYSigma Business Consultancy Opens New Office in the Philippines, Strengthening Its Southeast Asia Network
JYSigma Business Consultancy has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new office at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 in Makati City. The move marks the firm’s third regional hub …
Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026
The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.
Philippines real estate mogul loses $18B in property fortune after stock tumble
Manuel Villar, head of Golden MV Holdings, lost his top spot as the Philippines’ richest man as his real estate empire’s value collapsed.
Corruption and Climate Crisis a Deadly Combination in the Philippines
The impact of natural disasters has been exacerbated by widespread corruption in government infrastructure, including flood control projects.
Philippines sentences ‘Chinese spy mayor’ to life in jail
A former Philippines mayor who was accused of spying for China has been found guilty of human trafficking for her role in running a scam centre. On Thursday, she and three others were sentenced to …
New Philippine finance minister expected to retain policies, say rating firms
MANILA: The Philippines’ credit profile is expected to be unaffected under the new finance minister with rating agencies, which rank the nation as investment grade, expecting policy continuity.
How a Corruption Scandal Over Flood Projects Rocked the Philippines
Allegations of widespread government corruption in flood infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars forced out two ministers from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet on Nov. 17, as …
In the Philippines, Public’s Corruption Concerns Become Latest Ammo in Dynastic Political Rivalry
In the Philippines, public concerns about flood-control corruption have become the latest ammunition in an ongoing rivalry between the top two political dynasties.