The Philippines, often celebrated for its breathtaking beaches and vibrant festivals, is now gaining recognition for a different kind of wave: the blockchain revolution. This archipelago, with its …
JICA funding for Philippines transport reaches P1.5 trillion
Japan remains the largest source of financing for mobility projects in the Philippines, with P1.5 trillion worth of loans extended to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) alone. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has funded nine projects,
Tourism rebounds with over 4 mln foreigner arrivals in Philippines so far this year
MANILA, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — Over 4 million foreign tourists, including more than 194,000 Chinese nationals, have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday.
Will the Philippines File a Second South China Sea Arbitration Case?
In a press interview, Menardo Guevarra, the incumbent solicitor general of the Philippines, stated that Manila is conducting studies to assess the extent of environmental damage at Iroquois Reef in the South China Sea caused by Chinese vessels. He added …
Why the Philippines May Take China to Court—Again—Over the South China Sea
China ignored the last international tribunal ruling against it. But the Philippines, wary of military escalation, appears to be waging a reputational battle.
Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression
The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the …
Teresita Sy-Coson: Wealth, Business Empire, and Life Outside Work
She’s also been asked to represent the Philippines in numerous economic forums, business advisory councils, and more locally and worldwide. The Vice Chairperson of SM Investments and Chairperson of …
Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to ‘bully’ China
China is behaving like a schoolyard bully toward smaller countries, the Philippines defense secretary told CNN Friday during an exclusive interview in which he said his nation had to stand up to Beijing’s territorial expansion in the South China Sea.
Remarkable accolades for the shapers of Philippine real estate’s future
Diversified developers across the nation make their mark at 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards Last Sept. 22, the 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, organized by property …
South China Sea: US says Philippines removing Chinese barrier from Scarborough Shoal ‘a bold step’
Senior defence official Asia Lindsey Ford commended Manila’s action and reaffirmed Washington’s security commitments to its ally.