Manila is encouraging Dutch high-tech and semiconductor firms to set up shop in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In his speech during the …
Swifties around Asia are gathering to celebrate Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Philippines fan group announces
They’re still celebrating the release of her album even after the pop star snubbed their countries for the upcoming The Eras Tour.
Erik Matti slams ‘lazy news gathering’ on DOT’s ‘Love The Philippines’ ad campaign fiasco
Veteran filmmaker Erik Matti slammed what he termed as “lazy news gathering” on the part of journalists seeking to uncover the “real story” behind the “Love The Philippines” …
Will ‘Barbie’ movie be banned in Philippines? Here’s why the film is being reviewed
A number of officials, including senators, have spoken about their stand on the issue — calling for a ban or, at a minimum, an ‘explicit disclaimer’ on a sensitive topic feature on the film …
Ad agency apologizes for using footage of other countries in Philippines tourism video
A Filipino ad agency has come under fire for using footage of other countries in a promotional video for the country’s new tourism campaign, “Love the Philippines.” …
Philippines to intensify fight against tuberculosis resurgence
The Philippines will intensify its efforts to fight against tuberculosis in targeted areas as the Southeast Asian country grapples wi
Philippines remains a lower middle-income country, says World Bank
The World Bank has classified the Philippines as a lower middle-income country with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of US$3,950.
Huge tornado descends damaging homes during storm in the Philippines
A huge tornado descended from the sky before damaging homes during a storm in the Philippines. Footage shows the tornado’s terrifying funnel twisting down from gray clouds overhead as thunder
Philippines’ total debt rises 1.3 pct in end-May
The Philippines’ debt rose to 14.10 trillion pesos (roughly 255.3 billion U.S. dollars) as of end-May, a 1.3 percent increase from total outstanding debt recorded in end-April, the Philippine Bureau of Treasury said on Tuesday.
Philippines remains lower middle-income country: World Bank
According to a report released on Monday by the World Bank, the Philippines’ GNI per capita increased by 11.3 percent to 3,950 dollars in 2022, still within the multilateral lender’s list of lower middle-income economies of 1,