Last month, the Philippines’ House of Representatives approved the 2026 budget, with total spending set to hit 6.79 trillion pesos (around $116 billion), a 7.4 percent increase over the previous year. The budget is now being reviewed by the Senate.
Business confidence collapses in July
MANILA, Philippines — Business sentiment in the Philippines turned sour in July amid renewed concerns over hostilities in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures, according to the Bangko …
Business confidence collapses in July
MANILA, Philippines — Business sentiment in the Philippines turned sour in July amid renewed concerns over hostilities in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures, according to the Bangko …
Philippines stages school safety drill after shootings
By Adrian Portugal and Eloisa Lopez BULACAN, Philippines, Sept 3 (Reuters) – As an alarm warning of an active shooter threat blared through a Philippine public school on Thursday, students and …
Japan is turning its retired warships into diplomatic leverage across Southeast Asia
Japan is preparing to hand over aging warships to the Philippines and Indonesia, and …
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost NATO’s South China Sea reach
If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil A proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain …
Toxic haze from Indonesia spreads to Malaysia and Philippines as wildfires rage
For weeks, Indonesia has been battling wildfires that have left large swathes of the country choking in a toxic haze. Millions of people in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo island …
Workforce shortages and limited public hospital capacity remain major barriers to stroke care in the Philippines, new report finds
Workforce shortages and limited public hospital capacity remain barriers to stroke care in the Philippines, according to a new report, Strengthening Stroke System Readiness Across ASEAN, unveiled …
Built for every road: Michelin strengthens commitment to Philippine mobility
The move represents more than an expansion of Michelin’s route-to-market capabilities. It reflects the company’s long-term confidence in the Philippines and its vision of building a more responsive, …
Former finance chief Sonny Dominguez joins Megaworld as independent director
MANILA, Philippines — Former finance secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez is bringing his extensive experience in business, finance, corporate leadership and economic policy to the board of Megaworld …