U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a recent strengthening of defence ties with the Philippines as “extraordinary”, saying they would only grow further, though Washington’s …
Philippines sees up to $6 billion of investments in casino sector in next 5 years
Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as $6 billion in the Philippines’ casino sector in the next five years, the head of its gaming regulator said, bolstering its status among Asia’s …
Blinken to underline ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday, as clashes between Chinese and Filipino forces in the disputed …
Philippines foreign minister says challenge is how to sustain, elevate US-Philippines alliance
The Philippines’ foreign minister said on Tuesday the challenge ahead was how to sustain and further elevate relations between his country and long-term ally, the United States. Foreign Secretary …
I’ve made simple changes in my life so that I can retire at 40 and move to the Philippines. There are 3 years left, and I’m on track.
Brandon Turrell first came across the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement — better known as the FIRE movement — in 2012.
Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month.
Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Philippines to reiterate U.S. commitment to its regional partners as China continues to ramp up maritime aggression in the South China Sea.
Intellectual property filings up 2.5 percent in 2023
Intellectual property (IP) filings in the country inched up by 2.5 percent in 2023 amid increased awareness on the importance of IP, according to the IP Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). In a …
How to plan the ultimate island-hopping adventure in the Philippines
The Philippines can be divided into three areas … where history looms large in both Catholic churches and capiz shell-encrusted ancestral houses. Reserve about a week for both. Then, the real island …
Malaysian mid-tier companies set to establish market footprints in the Philippines
Recognizing the opportunities in growing infrastructure and development projects in the Philippines, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the national trade promotion agency …