T he country’s top workplaces for 2023 according to the “Best places to work” certification program has been named. They are: Fujitsu, Novo Nordisk, KMC, Diageo, Universal Robina and Dragon Edge Group …
Philippines converts US$11.13 billion World Bank loans to fixed rate
MANILA: The Philippines has converted US$11.13 billion worth of outstanding World Bank loans to fixed rate from floating rate, a move that could yield as much as US$125.1 million in foreign interest …
Philippines secures Loss and Damage Fund board seat
The Philippines has secured a seat on the Loss and Damage Fund board, which was created to compensate nations most affected by climate change-induced disasters. “I think this is a good development and …
Philippines ‘wargaming’ Chinese hostilities as sea standoffs intensify
The Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, according to a senior military official, including a scenario where crew repel Chinese forces …
Asia Artist Awards 2023 puts the Philippines at center stage
Asia Artists Awards 2023 live updates – exclusive insights on top Asian talent! Join us now for the inside scoop! It’s time for the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023, and the Philippines is taking center stage as it hosts what is considered one of the biggest entertainment award-giving bodies in Asia on December 14.
Philippines gets a seat in inaugural board of loss and damage fund
This has been a ‘long time coming’ after the Philippines spent decades ‘at the forefront of the negotiations for the loss and damage fund,’ says Philippine Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga …
Philippines deports 180 Chinese detained in anti-trafficking raid
The Philippines deported 180 Chinese nationals on Thursday after they were detained in a raid on a suspected sex-trafficking and online scam operation in the capital Manila, officials said.
Philippines tipped to be Southeast Asia’s growth leader
MANILA -The Philippines is now expected to be the growth leader in Southeast Asia, the overall prospects for which have deteriorated over the past three months due to sluggish manufacturing activities …
China condemns Canada’s support for Philippines on South China Sea incidents
China condemned Canada’s support for the Philippines over what it said were violations of China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea, according to a statement by a Chinese embassy spokesperson in …
Owner of the Philippines’ Largest Malls Says China Feud May Hurt Businesses
Escalating tensions in the South China Sea are making the owner of the Philippines’ biggest lender and shopping malls cautious, urging the government to not be hostile toward its neighbor and to steer …