MANILA, Philippines — The country’s outstanding debt increased to P13.75 trillion in February, reaching its highest level yet again, following the issuance of domestic securities as the government …
Philippines agrees 2,000-MW offshore wind deals with Danish investor
The Philippines’ Department of Energy said on Thursday it had signed three contracts with a Danish fund manager for offshore wind energy development projects with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts.
Explainer: Can ICC’s Philippines drugs war probe make progress if Manila cuts contact?
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said this week he would cut off contact with the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it rejected his government’s request to suspend a probe into …
Fujifilm Philippines optimistic of growth for healthcare business
Digital imaging and healthcare solutions provider Fujifilm Philippines remains optimistic about the growth of its healthcare business in the country driven by the support of the government in the …
Philippine finance secretary warns of fiscal collapse if uniformed personnel pension not reformed
He said the government now spends more on pensions for uniformed personnel than the operating and capital expenditure of the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines, with 120 billi …
Swiss-Belhotel International sets expansion in The Philippines
From left: Mr. James Tam – Executive Director / Executive Vice President, Ms. Linie Cortez-Palacio – Regional Director – Operations and Sales Philippines, and Mr. Garry A. Garcia – Regional Director – …
Philippine President supports the merger of two state-run lenders
“By merging the two, it will now become the number one bank in the Philippines,” Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. If materialised, the consolidated bank would be the largest bank in the …
British pensioner, 79, found dead after vanishing while diving in the Philippines
A British pensioner has died by drowning after he vanished while swimming in the Philippines. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: /news Stay up to date …
Brit found dead after going missing while swimming in the Philippines
A pensioner has drowned after vanishing while swimming in the Philippines. Derek Arthur Silverthorne, 79, from Brighton, was seen unconscious in the water near the Bisucay island in Cuyo by a passing ferry. He was last seen alive swimming in the sea on …
LISTEN: What keeps the Philippines from a clean energy transition?
The Philippines is at a crossroads in its energy transition. The Philippine government looks to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), while renewable energy sources are abundant in the country. Listen as Sam Reynolds, energy finance analyst of the Institute …