One of Australia’s biggest banks has cut another 132 jobs with some of these roles being sent offshore to companies in India and the Philippines. The Finance Sector Union said on Thursday that Westpac …
Filipino lawmaker criticises ‘good friend’ Singapore over Taylor Swift exclusivity deal, wants Philippines to formally protest agreement
Philippines media outlet GMA Integrated News reported that while Salceda advocated for the Philippines to oppose Singapore’s deal with Swift, he acknowledged that it had proven successful for the city …
Philippine Senator Pushes Medical Cannabis Legalization, Canada’s Weed Tax Reform, South Africa’s New Law And More
Philippine Senate Debates Bill To Legalize Medical Cannabis The Philippines is taking its first steps towards a historic shift with Senate Bill 2573, seeking to legalize medical cannabis. Championed …
US Ally Facing ‘Electronic Warfare’ Amid China Feud
Electronic jamming in China-claimed waters results in lost maritime positioning signals, says Philippines coast guard …
US Ally Spots 50 Chinese Ships in Disputed South China Sea Waters
The game of chicken between China and U.S. defense treaty ally the Philippines continues in the South China Sea, with Manila saying there are currently about 50 Chinese ships in contested waters. The …
IFC investing $500 million to address Philippines development challenges
HONG KONG — The private sector arm of the World Bank Group is aiming to invest up to $500 million in the current fiscal year in the Philippines to support efforts to address climate change, financial …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plans $1bn expansion in the Philippines
U S beverage giant Coca-Cola will invest $1bn in its business operations in the Philippines, the President’s Office announced on Tuesday. The announcement comes after top execut …
Selling pressures drag local stocks down in Philippines
Philippine shares slipped below the 6,900 level as investors took profit right before the close of February and the latest MSCI rebalancing,’ Luis Limlingan of Regina Capital said. Claire Alviar of …
Philippines Eyeing Other Oil-Rich Areas as China Deal Stalled
The Philippines is working to explore other parts of the country that are potentially rich in oil and gas, according to an energy official, as talks with Beijing on joint resource development in the …
No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy
The Philippines will not let up in asserting its maritime claims … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to …