A strong earthquake struck offshore early Thursday morning, local time, prompting a tsunami alerts across the region, including parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a ‘non-hostile country’ and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.
Philippines factory activity slowest in 3 months
In March MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine manufacturing sector expanded in March at its weakest pace in three months amid slower demand and higher costs due to the Middle East conflict. In a …
Philippines factory activity slowest in 3 months
In March MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine manufacturing sector expanded in March at its weakest pace in three months amid slower demand and higher costs due to the Middle East conflict. In a …
Philippines extends visa relief for stranded travellers to May 1, 2026
Foreign nationals stranded in the Philippines due to ongoing global flight disruptions will now have more time to remain in …
Philippines Declares Emergency as Energy Supplies Run Short
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies and the country’s economy.
China, the Philippines, and the Real Lesson of Second Thomas Shoal
The Provisional Understanding emerged because coercion failed to accomplish Chinese objectives at acceptable costs to Beijing.
Philippines’ net external liability narrows to $50.8 billion at end-2025
THE PHILIPPINES’ international investment position (IIP) narrowed at the end of 2025 as its external assets grew faster than its external liabilities, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. The …
Great strides in nurturing the Philippines’ economic hubs
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), from its conception, was designed as an architect of economic transformation. As a regulatory body, it is tasked with reshaping selected areas of the …
Reaching the Philippines’ Last Mile: Private Sector Innovation to Bridge the Financial Inclusion Gap
In the Philippines, 39% of the population has digital and mobile access, yet a significant portion still faces barriers preventing its practical use. This digital divide extends to financial services, …