Vietnam and the Philippines are the two economies in Southeast Asia that are projected to make a big leap in the World Economic League Table (WELT) between 2023 and 2038, according to the Center for …
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer
Three of the four new sites the Philippines has given US troops access to are in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon, facing Taiwan. They are the Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Isabela …
Vietnam among world’s top 25 economies by 2038: U.K. think tank
Vietnam and the Philippines are the two economies in Southeast Asia that are projected to make a big leap in the World Economic League Table (WELT) between 2023 and 2038, according to the Center for …
Philippines drug war victims look to ICC for justice as killings continue under Marcos Jr
With nowhere to turn domestically, families of victims killed in the Philippines’ bloody war on drugs hope the International Criminal Court investigation will bring justice.
Vietnam and Philippines among world’s top 25 economies by 2038, says British think tank
Vietnam and the Philippines are the two economies in South-East Asia that are projected to make a big leap in the World Economic League Table (WELT) between 2023 and 2038, according to the Centre for …
Workers on a Philippines Coconut Farm: Born Poor, Staying Poor
In the groves of the Philippine island of Mindanao, people living in rural areas struggle to feed themselves in the same way as their ancestors.
Philippines expands US military presence amid growing China concerns
The Philippines’ decision to enhance its military collaboration with the United States, particularly the expansion of US military presence at key locations, is a calculated response to the evolving regional dynamics and concerns about China’s expansionist ambitions.
Suspicious of China, Philippines Expands US Military Presence
The United States retained a permanent military presence until the early 1990s, when the last U.S. base was removed amid domestic opposition and concerns about Philippine sovereignty. Since then, the …
Yearender: Philippines surpasses investment goals despite headwinds
Despite significant gains in investments, there is still a need to enhance the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors, according to the country’s investment promotion agencies.
Navigating the future of banking in the Philippines
THE banking industry in the Philippines has been undergoing a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, a change driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting market conditions, and …