MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $4.01 billion for December, its narrowest gap in four months, government data showed on Friday.
Australia, the PH: We mean business
AUSTRALIA’S trade relationship with the Philippines is supported by regional free trade agreements and strong people to people links.
CNN Philippines and its financial troubles
Employees of CNN Philippines, the only predominantly English-language channel on free TV in the Philippines, anxiously await the outcome of a management-level meeting on Thursday, January 25, as …
Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro take part in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Command Conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, January 15, …
No new taxes for Philippines, just better collection: Finance Secreatary Recto
Former Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno had wanted President Marcos … and P1 to P6 for bottled water. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN …
Pansexual, gender-fluid catholic in Philippines fights for freedom to express faith
While the Philippines has a reputation for being LGBTQ-friendly, it remains a conservative country where nearly 80% of people are Catholic. Same-sex marriage, abortion and divorce are banned, and …
Willis Towers Watson Philippines adds SAVii to its employee benefits program
MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning employer WTW Philippines and salary-linked financial services provider SAVii have partnered to further fortify WTW’s employee benefits program. “At WTW, we partner …
86-year-old California woman with disability can’t fly home from Philippines due to airline policy
SAN FRANCISCO — An 86-year old disabled Northern California woman has been stuck in the Philippines, trying to get home to her son since early Dec. but can’t fly due to an airline policy. Her son …
Philippines’ Finance Chief Wary of New Taxes Upon High Inflation
The Philippines has shelved plans to impose more taxes on junk food and sweetened beverages, its new finance chief said on Wednesday, culling the list of proposed new levies amid elevated consumer prices. “Inflation is high. If we impose taxes …
Ascott eyes 15 more properties in Philippines
HOSPITALITY chain The Ascott Limited aims to have 31 properties in the Philippines in the next three to five years, with 16 currently operational and 15 more in the pipeline, a company official said. …