MANILA, Philippines — Residential property prices in the Philippines posted their slowest increase in more than six years in the fourth quarter of 2025 as gains moderated across most segments, …
Venture capitalists eye Philippines
The Philippines’ financial and health technology sectors continue to attract venture capitalists, banking on the strength of a young demographic of digitally savvy Filipinos seeking stable, …
Philippines declares national emergency as Asia risks energy crisis amid Iran war
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency in response to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, marking the latest sign of strain in Asia as the Middle East conflict stifles oil delivery and …
Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles ‘energy emergency’
A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national …
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to increasingly extreme measures to keep their economies afloat.
Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries
By Karen Lema MANILA, March 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions that will allow it to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries and guarantee …
Philippines pushes deeper defense ties with NATO
The Philippines is seeking to expand defense cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European partners, the Department of National Defense said. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr,
Philippines becomes first country to declare national emergency over Middle East war
A national emergency has been declared in the Philippines as the war in the Middle East causes fuel prices to surge. South Korea has been grappling with energy restraints, implementing a nationwide energy saving campaign while Thailand has also asked employees to ditch suits in offices and lower air conditioning.
Iran war fuels Asia energy crunch as India, Japan, others feel strain
India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and South Korea are all facing energy shortages as the Iran war starts to take a toll on Asian nations.
Philippines Declares State of Emergency Over Energy
The president of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., declared a national energy emergency to stabilize the country’s energy sector in the face of an “imminent danger of a critically low energy …