Researchers took another look at the yellow sea slugs found in the Philippines and realized they’d discovered a new species: Naisdoris aurornata, or the golden sea slug. Thousands of new species are …
France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says
France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other’s soil.
Philippines’ counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the ‘ISIS siege’ on Marawi
Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines’ counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, one which …
Gender finance gap grows in the Philippines
A gender finance gap for women entrepreneurs remains systemic in the Philippines, according to a report published by Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Women own the majority of micro, small and …
Gender finance gap grows in the Philippines
A gender finance gap for women entrepreneurs remains systemic in the Philippines, according to a report published by Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Women own the majority of micro, small and …
Consumer finance app BillEase secures $5-m funding from Saison Investment
BillEase, a leading consumer finance and buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) app in the Philippines, said Thursday it secured a $5-million funding from Saison Investment Management Private Limited (SIMPL), the …
US, Philippines to share military intelligence
The Philippines and the United States have agreed to work toward sharing military information, and to hold a dialogue between their defense chiefs this year.
Heat Index Watch: Is It Time For the Philippines to Declare a National State of Calamity?
The data backs up the eye test. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration sounded the alarm over “danger” level indexes that go up to 51 degrees Celsius in nine …
Manila Is Doing Better in Promoting Green Finance. But What Does This Really Mean?
The Philippines seems to be on the right track in developing green projects, a new study confirms. According to the Global Green Finance Index, the country placed 69th out of 96 financial centers …
Manila Is Doing Better in Promoting Green Finance. But What Does This Really Mean?
The Philippines seems to be on the right track in developing green projects, a new study confirms. According to the Global Green Finance Index, the country placed 69th out of 96 financial centers …