John Exter was an American economist, central banker, and financial consultant “known for his significant contributions to monetary theory aånd policy”. Interestingly, in 1948 he served as adviser to …
John Exter and the Philippines
John Exter was an American economist, central banker, and financial consultant “known for his significant contributions to monetary theory aånd policy”. Interestingly, in 1948 he served as adviser to …
I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned
Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a place to live or steady work. Despite her own loss during the wildfire this summer, Clara Adriano is helping others find hope through disaster.
Philippines Pushes to Expand Bond Market With $9 Debt Offer
The Philippines is ramping up the sale of government securities for as low as 500 pesos ($9) in a bid to broaden the investor base and help fund one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
British Chamber hails UK’s accession to CPTPP, welcomes Philippines’ interest in joining
The UK has formally acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) last 15 December, forecasted to generate £2 billion annual growth in the UK’s economy.
Filipina death-row prisoner in Indonesia arrives home in Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso, who received a last-minute reprieve from execution by firing squad for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015, arrived in Manila in the early hours of Wednesday after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian countries.
Immigration: Estimated 8,000 ‘downgraded’ POGO workers still in Philippines
In a press conference on Wednesday, Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said that an estimated 8,000 foreign nationals whose visas were downgraded have not yet exited the country.
Glencore in Talks to Sell Its Philippine Copper Smelting Unit
Glencore Plc is in talks to sell its copper business in the Philippines as the metal’s smelting industry reels from the lowest processing fees on record.
Glencore in Talks to Sell Its Philippine Copper Smelting Unit
Glencore Plc is in talks to sell its copper business in the Philippines as the metal’s smelting industry reels from the lowest processing fees on record.
Hot prospects in the Philippines
A healthy partnership between the public and private sectors, combined with strong visitor spending, bodes well for the future of Philippine tourism …