Banking Innovation trailblazer Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently achieved another first in the industry after securing a Certificate of Authority from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas …
China State Media Cries Foul Over Growing Japan-Philippines Defense Ties
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is heading to the Philippines Friday to pitch a new security arrangement for the countries, both of which are facing territorial challenges from an increasingly assertive China. Washington views both U.S. allies as …
Chicago doctors return home after setting up cancer screening program in Philippines
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Philippines offers cheapest cost for data centers in AsPac
The Philippines posted the cheapest construction costs for data centers in AsiaPacific with a $4.59 per watt cost, according to a report by a global real estate consultancy.
Philippines BPO Industry Fears Grow Due to Weak Cybersec
The BPO industry in the Philippines is seeing its concerns over weak cybersecurity become more relevant as attacks increase in the country.
Teachers from the Philippines and beyond are filling gaps in Bay Area schools
With teacher shortages worsening across both the state and region, Bay Area districts are relying more than ever on recruiting teachers like Chan from across the globe, with the vast majority of them coming from the Philippines.
Cargo Ship Catches Fire Off the Philippines
A fire that broke out Thursday aboard the cargo ship Ken off the Philippines has been extinguished, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The vessel, owned by Pherwin Shipping Corp., reportedly caught fire near Castilla Anchorage Area in Sorsogon at around 11 a …
Philippines taps World Bank to assess rail proposals
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is asking the World Bank for technical assistance to determine how to best finance the new railways that the government plans to build around Metro Manila. In a …
Meet drag star Taylor Sheesh, the Philippines’ answer to Swiftie mania
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will skip the Philippines, but her Filipino fanbase has embraced the call centre worker turned drag act …
From call centre worker to drag star: Taylor Sheesh, the Philippines’ answer to Swiftie mania
Taylor Swift’s world tour will miss the country out, but her huge fanbase has embraced the drag act …