The Philippine economy continued to surprise on the upside with 1Q GDP growth outpacing market expectations. Growth was powered mainly by surprisingly robust household consumption (4.8 percentage …
IMF turns more bullish on Philippine economy
In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the Washington-based multilateral lender raised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth assumption for the Philippines to 6.2 percent …
Higher deficit OK if infrastructure sustained: Philippines
Based on the medium-term fiscal framework, the government targets to bring the deficit, as a percentage of gross domestic product, to three percent by the end of the Marcos administration in 2028 …
Wind-Tossed Boat With Dozens of People Aboard Overturns in Philippines, Search and Rescue Underway
A Philippine passenger boat carrying dozens of people, including children, has overturned after being lashed by strong wind in a town east of Manila
China offers to hold joint military drills with Philippines
China has offered to hold joint military exercises with the Philippines, local media reported on Thursday, quoting Manila’s military chief.
Philippines flatly rejects Taiwan’s suggestion of military cooperation
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Philippines’ head of defense has flatly rejected the idea of military cooperation with Taiwan after it was suggested by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) in June, saying the
At least five dead as Typhoon Doksuri affects thousands in Philippines
The death toll from the powerful Typhoon Doksuri in the Philippines climbed to five on Thursday, state-run media reported. Four more deaths were reported from the northern region of Cordillera, …
Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least 6 dead and displaces thousands in the northern Philippines
Typhoon Doksuri has lashed northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain, leaving at least six people dead and displacing thousands of others as it blew roofs off houses, flooded …
Philippines still world’s second biggest banana exporter
The Philippines maintained its position as the second largest exporter of bananas last year despite lower shipments.
Heartbreak for Ireland, history for the Philippines – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Ceylon Andi Hickman and Júlia Bellas to discuss Ireland’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup, while with Group A is wide open following the Philippines’ historic victory against New Zealand.