Technology runs fast, but regulations crawl behind.”That line succinctly captures the situation of blockchain in the Philippines, but things are changing as re …
As Philippines plans ambitious offshore wind pipeline, energy chief warns of costly infrastructure buildout
The Department of Energy is preparing for its inaugural offshore wind auction, accompanied by a roadmap for the country’s capacity expansion. The Philippines, however, won’t yet be ready to supply to …
ICC Charges Philippines’ Duterte With 3 Counts of Murder
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have formally charged the Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity for murder, court documents made …
Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate
A super typhoon that caused thousands to be evacuated in the Philippines has “slightly” weakened, according to the country’s weather bureau.
What will China’s travel warnings about the Philippines mean for business ties?
China has issued four travel advisories in five months, but Philippine police say serious crime is down 16.5 per cent this year.
Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels through northern Philippines, triggers alerts across region
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the Philippines disaster response agency to go on full alert and mobilise all government agencies as Super Typhoon Ragasa threatened the north of the country and …
Ebanx Adds Stablecoin Payments And Expands Into Philippines
At its Payments Summit in Mexico City, Ebanx announced that merchants will soon be able to accept payments in stablecoins, with settlement in USDC or USDT …
Ebanx Adds Stablecoin Payments And Expands Into Philippines
At its Payments Summit in Mexico City, Ebanx announced that merchants will soon be able to accept payments in stablecoins, with settlement in USDC or USDT …
IFC, ADB Said to Invest in Philippines’ Biggest IPO This Year
The International Finance Corp. and Asian Development Bank are set to become cornerstone investors in the initial public offering of the Philippines’ Maynilad Water Services Inc., according to a …
China cancels schools and flights as it braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
The storm, which officials said could be the worst since Typhoon Hato in 2017 and Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018, has already killed at least three people in the Philippines.