The Southeast Asian country says it has already received financing offers from Japan, India and South Korea for big-ticket railway projects.
The Philippines and Japan Team Up to Counter China Threat
The Philippines is poised to become the first Asian country to enter into a reciprocal access agreement with the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
Philippines financial system sustains resilience in H1
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s financial system exhibited … including a possible shock in the property market. Furthermore, the universal and commercial banking industry’s solo liquidity …
Philippines Looking at Japan, India for Railway Funding Deals
The Philippines is looking at Japan and India for alternative financing deals after dropping Chinese loans as funding source for three railway projects valued at more than $5 billion, according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno.
Philippines radio journalist fatally shot during live broadcast
A radio journalist has been fatally shot at his home-based studio as he presented a live show in the Philippines. Juan Jumalon, 57, known as DJ Johnny Walker was shot by a suspect who gained entry to …
March On Washington For Gaza: “From Palestine To The Philippines, Stop The U.S. War Machine!”
Tens of thousands of people showed up in Washington on Friday for a march hosted by the ANSWER coalition calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A sample of the signs at the March on Washington, showing support for Palestinians from people of various backgrounds pic.
Philippines presenter shot dead as he live streamed show
The attacker wasn’t caught on camera during the Facebook livestream but police are searching Mr Jumalon’s home and neighbouring properties for security cameras. The Philippines has long been regarded …
Philippines likely to miss 2023 export target amid global headwinds
The Philippines may miss the 2023 exports target of $127 billion set under the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) amid global headwinds. The Board of Investments (BOI) said goods and services …
Short-selling debuts in the Philippines after 27-year wait
AFTER a nearly three-decade wait, traders will finally be able to short-sell stocks in the Philippines. Read more at The Business Times.
Fresh blow for Xi Jinping’s BRI: Philippines becomes latest country to exit China’s $1 trillion ‘project of the century’
In what could be yet another blow for China’s $1 trillion “project of the century”, Philippines has become the latest country to exit the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).This comes just days …