Numerous submarine cables crisscross the Philippines’ underwater domain, connecting Southeast Asia to the United States, India and Hong Kong.
Trends and outlook for Philippine business in 2026
AS the Philippines charts its economic course for 2026, business leaders anticipate a dynamic year of opportunities driven by digital transformation, resilient sectors, and policy momentum amid global …
The Long Fight to Legalize Divorce in the Philippines
But change could be on the horizon. In 2024, the Philippines’ House of Representatives—the lower chamber of the legislature—passed a bill that aimed to institutionalize absolute divorce, which …
Grandmother’s deportation to Philippines halted due to medical concerns
A 70-year-old grandmother from the Philippines who was facing deportation on Friday morning has been allowed to remain in the country, after her removal was because of immediate medical concerns.
Video shows Philippines public works official’s arrest in graft scandal, not fugitive ex-lawmaker
Philippine police issued an arrest warrant for former congressman Elizaldy Co on graft charges related to a major flood control project scandal in November 2025, but a video circulating on social …
Influential business leaders in the Philippines who died in 2025
Businesses in the Philippines usually treat year-end reviews as a means of assessing profits and losses to prepare for the year ahead, but before another year begins, the business community is also …
Avivagen Finalizes Distribution Agreement with INPHILCO in the Philippines
OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avivagen Inc. (TSXV:VIV) (“Avivagen”), a life sciences corporation focused on developing and commercializing products for livestock, companion animal and human …
nonbank financial institutions Philippines
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to closely monitor banks’ exposure to the manufacturing sector, warning that weak corporate earnings and global trade …
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
The Philippines Coast Guard said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese research ship that serves as a base for submersible vessels after it was spotted about 19 nautical miles off …
The Philippines in 2025: Corruption, Accountability, and the Marcos-Duterte Rift
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came under growing pressure during the course of the year but has managed to survive – at least for now.