The International Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the Philippines’ 80-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a defence appeal for his release on grounds of age and …
Philippines Could Unlock $60B Through Asset Tokenization by 2030: Report
The Philippines could unlock a $60 billion tokenized-asset market by 2030, according to a new report from the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Saison Capital, and Onigiri Capital. Key …
ICC rejects release for Philippines ex-president Duterte
The International Criminal Court on Friday (Nov 28) rejected a request by former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention ahead of his trial on crimes aga …
Nepal protest footage misrepresented as anti-corruption rally in the Philippines
Public anger over a spiralling flood control scandal involving Philippine officials and lawmakers was reflected in the huge crowds that attended an anti-corruption rally in Manila in mid-November, but …
U.S. report urges Taiwan to fund bases upgrades in the Philippines
A U.S. congressional commission has recommended that Taiwan help finance upgrades to Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines to strengthen Washington’s ability to defend …
PH economy seen ending 2025 on cautious upswing
THE Philippines is expected to end 2025 on a cautious upswing, supported by holiday spending, remittances and year-end bonuses, although analysts warned that a …
Philippine Digital Asset Exchange Eyes $60B Tokenization Opportunity With Project Bayani
The Philippines has a $60 billion opportunity in asset tokenization, potentially transforming its capital markets by 2030.
German companies in the Philippines welcome BIR field audit freeze
Tax administration was identified as one of the risks faced by German companies in the Philippines, according to a survey shared by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Philippines faces FDI ‘headwinds’ on corruption, global tensions, says BMI
Fitch Solutions unit BMI projects the Philippines will face mounting headwinds to foreign direct investment (FDI) through 2026 due to the flood control corruption scandal, global trade tensions, and …
Philippines freezes $265 million worth of assets in graft probe
MANILA – The Philippines has frozen more assets allegedly linked to graft-ridden flood control projects , raising the total to around 12 billion pesos (S$265 million), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr …