MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has stressed the need to address the current challenges brought about by tighter global financial markets and elevated inflation to be able …
As Rohit Jawa moves to head the India business HUL’s gain could be Unilever’s loss
Jawa, a 35-year veteran of Unilever, has turned things around in challenging markets like China and Philippines. That should stand him in good stead, as he moves in to replace Sanjiv Mehta.
Philippines seeks help with oil spill
MANILA: The Philippines has sought help from Japan and the United States as authorities struggle to contain and clean up an oil spill 10 days after a tanker sank. The Princess Empress was carrying 800 …
On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return
General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.
Fact check: Report of murder warrant for Bill Gates in Philippines is fabricated
A frequent purveyor of misinformation made up both a warrant and the existence of the court that would have issued it.
Philippines: The Philippines is to extend financial assistance to Syria, which has been ravaged by seismic activity.
The Philippines has ordered the sending of financial and in-kind assistance to Syria after being rocked by a powerful earthquake on February 6. The …
Quake-hit Syria to receive $200,000 in humanitarian aid from PH
The Philippines will be sending $200,000 financial donation and in-kind relief assistance to the earthquake-stricken Syria. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said …
PLDT Group gives the Philippines’ future technopreneurs a look-see into the future
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to promote innovation and excellence through the Smart Wireless Engineering …
DOF: Japan credit watcher affirms ‘A-‘ rating for Philippines
The Department of Finance (DOF) said Friday that the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has affirmed the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook despite a high inflation …
Thousands of fishermen could be out of work for months until the 800,000-liter oil spill off the Philippines is cleaned up
Thousands of fishermen in the Philippines are out of work because of a massive oil spill. The 800,000-liter oil spill has coated a section of the country’s shoreline in a thick black sludge. Fishermen …