BPCI, under the leadership of Stella Araneta, had led the search for the Philippines’ representative to the Miss Universe competition since 1964. During those times, it was through the annual …
China’s embassy condemns Philippine envoy’s remarks on South China Sea
China’s embassy in the Philippines on Sunday said it “strongly” condemns the Philippine ambassador to Washington’s recent China-related remarks, saying they “disregarded basic facts”. The remarks …
Philippines’ top energy firms partner for $3.3 bln LNG facility
UBS AG acted as financial adviser to Meralco and Aboitiz Power for the transaction. The Philippines last year began importing LNG as its only gas field is set to run dry by 2027. The Malampaya field …
Deforestation and poor warnings increases rainfall fatalities in Philippines: study
Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report.
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday. In …
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday. In …
Singapore brokered a deal with Taylor Swift, so she wouldn’t take the Eras Tour to other Southeast Asian countries. Now, a Philippines lawmaker is calling it out.
Her six-night, sold-out stopover in Singapore kicked off on Saturday. While it should give the country an economic boost, not everyone is happy.
Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the …
Taylor Swift Faces Backlash From Philippines Lawmaker: “Actions Like That Hurt”
Using her talents as a singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift became one of the biggest singers in the world thanks to albums like 1989, Reputation, and Midnights. Holding 14 Grammy Awards, the singer …
Going digital: 1 in 3 believe Philippines will be a cashless society by 2030
The cashless wave is going strong as mobile wallets payments have become as popular as cash for the first time ever, according to Visa’s latest study …