The Philippines opened the year with a balance of payments (BOP) deficit in January, the biggest in nearly a year to reflect outflows from the government’s payments of its foreign currency debt, the …
ADB to provide $655,000 grants to rural banks in Philippines to implement digital transformation
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Losing NAIA bidders concede, vow to support airport upgrade in Philippines
The losing bidders for the 15-year contract to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have committed to support the modernization of the airport, which the Marcos administration …
Pinay Wise Launches New Philippines Travel Guide for Tourists, Expats, and Locals
It features a Filipina dating guide for foreigners coming to meet a Filipina. Zephyrhills, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – February 19, 2024) – Pinay Wise is a new online Philippines travel guide for …
US, Philippines Hold Air Patrol Over Areas Facing Disputed Sea
The US and the Philippines held a joint air patrol over areas facing the disputed South China Sea in another show of the defense allies’ bid to strengthen military ties as tensions with China linger.
Lilium Partners with PhilJets for Electric Jets in Philippines, Southeast Asia
Private charter jet provider PhilJets intends to purchase and operate 10 Lilium Jets, beginning in the Philippines and Cambodia.
IOC Won’t Change Boxing Age Limit To Let Philippines’ Pacquiao Compete At Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules on age limits to let boxing great Manny Pacquiao comp …
Philippines No. 53 in global democracy index
The Philippines slipped a notch to No. 53 out of 167 countries and territories in the 2023 Democracy Index of the London-based think tank Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Scoring 6.6 out of 10, the …
Rody, Alvarez insist nothing illegal with Mindanao secession campaign
Former President Rodrigo Duterte insisted there was nothing illegal with his proposal for Mindanao to secede from the Philippines, adding that to secede doesn’t mean going to war. “[My proposal] is a …
How many submarines does the Philippines need to deter Beijing amid South China Sea row?
Manila is perceived to be slow to adopt submarine deterrence compared with neighbouring states, due to its focus on ground troops Despite their cost, experts say even a few submarines will have an …