THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is preparing to launch the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment (MULA) satellite between possibly by the fourth quarter of this year. “This is the current target …
Oil Shock May Spur April Rate Hike, Spending Cuts in Philippines
The Philippine central bank may need to tighten monetary policy next month if oil prices keep rising due to the Iran war, according to Finance Secretary Frederick Go, who warned that a prolonged fuel …
Transport strike erupts in Philippines to protest surging fuel costs
MANILA: Transport groups on Thursday (March 19) launched a nationwide transport strike in the Philippines to protest against soaring oil price hikes.
Philippines pitched as EV manufacturing hub for Chinese firms
MANILA, Philippines — The government is encouraging Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms to set up manufacturing operations in the Philippines given the growing electrified vehicle market. Speaking at …
Why Philippines struggles to tap its US$1 trillion mineral wealth
As the Philippines forms partnerships with several countries to harness its potentially huge wealth of critical minerals, analysts have called for a coherent road map to develop the country’s mining …
Ph fintech GCash launches country’s first AI financial coach embedded in e-wallet to strengthen financial literacy
Developed with Microsoft, “Pera Coach” converses in English and different national languages to make financial services easier to understand for all Filipinos. MANILA, Philippines, March 20, 2026 …
Philippines in Talks With China and Russia on Fertilizer Supply
The Philippines is in discussions with major fertilizer producers including China and Russia to safeguard supply on fears exporters won’t deliver on contracts as the Middle East war keeps prices high.
Philippines real estate awards launch as Dot Property and Lamudi unite their Southeast Asia awards platforms
Dot Property and Lamudi today announced the launch of the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, as part of the newly introduced Southeast Asia Real Estate Awards by Dot Property and Lamudi, a regional …
Philippines qualifies for 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating Uzbekistan in Asian Cup playoffs
The Philippines reached next year’s World Cup in Brazil after scoring twice in five minutes to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs on Thursday.
Philippines beat Uzbekistan to reach 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Philippines reached next year’s World Cup in Brazil after scoring twice in five minutes to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs on Thursday. Uzbekistan, who have never played at a …