The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines is driving digital transformation in the country. Companies are leveraging technology …
Public holiday announced in Philippines night before; sparks anger among employees, businesses
The Philippine government on Friday issued a clarification that paid leave will no longer be provided for the original holiday February 25 …
Tourist dies defending girlfriend from brazen motorcycle bandits in Philippines
New Zealand tourist Nicholas Peter Stacey, also called Nicky, died while trying to fend off a pair of robbers, who ran off after stealing his girlfriend’s phone and wallet.
Ex-soldier sentenced for child sex crimes in Philippines
Staff Sgt. Moeun Yoeun, 40, from Steilacoom, Washington, pleaded guilty in August 2022 to the crimes, admitting he threatened young girls in the Philippines with death if they refused his assaults, …
Jeopardy calls Philippines’ Marcos as president ‘who has taken so many foreign trips’
Once again, the Philippines’ first family has made it to the American game show “Jeopardy” after a question under the “current world leaders” category referenced the Philippines and its President …
Philippines to ship durians to China in March: Palace
The Philippines will start shipping durian fruit to China starting March, Malacañang said Thursday (Feb 23), citing the The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI).
Philippines’ PLDT Said to Weigh Data Center Stake Sale After Spending Overrun, Sources Say
PLDT Inc. is considering the sale of a significant minority stake in its data center assets, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Philippines’ largest telecommunications firm grapples …
Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines’ Mayon volcano
Rescuers have found the bodies of all four people on board a small plane which crashed into an active Philippines volcano last week. Authorities on Thursday confirmed the deaths of the two Filipino …
Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia
The Philippines is in talks with the United States as well as Australia on future joint patrols in the South China Sea, where China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters are causing concern,
Australia, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea patrols
MANILA, Feb 22 (Reuters) – The Philippines and Australia on Wednesday discussed pursuing joint patrols in the South China Sea, days after the Southeast Asian country held similar talks with the United States on the need to counter China’s assertiveness in …