As the Philippines prepares to take over the rotating Asean chairmanship next year, Manila faces the daunting task of managing a protracted civil war in Myanmar while pushing for progress on a long-delayed code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea.
SM optimistic on Philippines market despite risks, uncertainties
SM Group remains optimistic and committed to investing in the Philippines despite challenges being faced by the country.
Philippines government asks Interpol’s help in apprehending fugitive lawyer connected to POGO human trafficking
The Philippines has asked Interpol to help arrest fugitive lawyer Harry Roque, accused of crimes related to POGO offshore gaming.
Tajikistan delegation visits DOLE for best practices on worker protection
The Tajikistan Agency of Social Insurance and Pensions (ASIP) visited the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to learn from the Philippines’ …
Family feud surrounding Philippines president and his sister intensifies: That’s “not my sister”
A family feud surrounding Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his sister has been intensifying. It involves political alignments and now, drug abuse charges.
Several arrests made in major corruption scandal involving flood control projects in Philippines
Philippine authorities Monday detained seven suspects and several more were being sought in a major corruption scandal involving flood control projects.
JYSigma Business Consultancy Opens New Office in the Philippines, Strengthening Its Southeast Asia Network
JYSigma Business Consultancy has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new office at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 in Makati City. The move marks the firm’s third regional hub …
Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026
The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.
Philippines real estate mogul loses $18B in property fortune after stock tumble
Manuel Villar, head of Golden MV Holdings, lost his top spot as the Philippines’ richest man as his real estate empire’s value collapsed.
Corruption and Climate Crisis a Deadly Combination in the Philippines
The impact of natural disasters has been exacerbated by widespread corruption in government infrastructure, including flood control projects.