The Philippines raised a record 585 billion pesos ($10.5 billion) from the sale of small-denominated treasury bonds, which will help fund government projects and plug a gaping budget shortfall.
Is Philippines’ Marcos Jr. the EU’s new best friend?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has moved the Philippines closer to the US, even risking ire from Beijing by signing a new defense agreement with Washington. Marcos Jr. also pushed to normalize ties …
Philippines urged to strengthen its measures against money laundering, terrorism financing
REUTERS THE Philippines needs to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) regime, as it again failed to exit the “gray list” of the Financial Action Task …
GT investigates: Seven facts you must know behind Philippines’ malicous hype of China’s ‘cyanide fishing’
Fact Three: Large-scale cyanide fishing in the Philippines has caused irreparable damage.
Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
The Philippines on Sunday accused the Chinese coast guard of attempting to block a Filipino government vessel delivering supplies to fishermen, the second such alleged incident near a disputed reef in …
In the Philippines, a community of cyclists pushes nation towards bottom-up natural disaster response
Bike Scouts help address need for access to life-saving information and essential supplies in immediate aftermath of disasters Grass-roots organisations such as the Bike Scouts can further strengthen …
FACES OF CEBU: Kris Tiffany Janson, Miss Universe Philippines -Cebu 2024
Age has long been misunderstood as an indicator to cease endeavors, perpetuating the misconception that everything in this world is defined by age. Whether it’s in fashion and modeling, entertainment, …
Daughter-in-law of top luxury retailer enjoys Philippines holiday
Actress Tang Thanh Ha, daughter-in-law of luxury retailer tycoon Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, and her children stayed at a luxury resort and explored the cuisine of Boracay Island during their holiday in …
Japan welcomes PH efforts to improve investment, business climate
Japan welcomed the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to improve its investment and business environment. During the Japan National Day reception in Taguig on Friday night, outgoing Japanese Ambassador …
Philippines introduces workplace cancer screening for early detection
Saddled with high cancer rates and late diagnoses, the Philippines is trying a whole new tack: asking businesses to step into state shoes and screen millions of workers for early signs of the disease.