MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines risks losing its investment grade rating if it fails to reform an “unsustainable” military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system because it will constrain its …
India to step up defence ties with Philippines
While the exact quantum of assistance being offered is under negotiation, officials from the Philippines have visited a number of Indian defence firms including Kalyani Strategic Systems to examine their products.
Philippines’ debt seen rising to P15.8 trillion in 2024
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno echoed De Leon’s explanation, saying the Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio was still at a “manageable range.” He said that even Japan and the United States had close to …
‘Drag Race Philippines’ Q&A: Astrid Mercury talks Texas drag bans and being labeled a stunt queen
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Philippines told to start drilling oil at Reed Bank amid rising tensions
A FORMER Supreme Court justice on Tuesday renewed his call for the Philippines to start oil exploration at Reed Bank in the South China Sea amid China’s alleged muscle-flexing. The Chinese Coast Guard …
Unpacking the Philippines’ New Sovereign Wealth Fund
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of the Philippines signed the Maharlika Investment Fund, the country’s first ever sovereign wealth fund, into law on July 18. What are the greater implications of this initiative for the Philippines?
My wife and I want to retire to the Philippines. We have $193K in savings and $280K in investments and own a $365K home. Can we do it?
Dear Quentin, I am a 49-year-old married man. My wife and I have no children, live in Maryland and have $75,000 in liquid savings. I’m thinking of putting $50,000 into a one-yea
What lessons should the Philippines learn from the maritime incident?
Recently, the Philippines’ illegal transportation of construction supplies to Ren’ai Jiao (also known as Ren’ai Reef) in NanSha Islands and China’s countermeasures have attracted the attention of …
Billionaire Sy Family’s SM Expands Retail, Property Footprint To Tap Buoyant Philippine Demand
SM Investments, the Philippines’ largest company by market cap, is splashing out on new shopping malls and condos amid rising employment, jump in consumer spending.
Canva Philippines Negosyantrends Expo 2023 empowers businesses, teams of all sizes with design tools, activities
The event featured one-on-one consultations with brand and design experts, interactive stations and design activities to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.