The Philippines is targeting to have more free trade agreements with various countries as the country continues to work on potential agreements.
‘From couch to court’: MILO Philippines resumes sports activities after pandemic break
With the launch of MILO Active Pilipinas, the sports drink company resumes its different on-ground events to kickstart the return of Filipino kids to an active lifestyle.
Philippines probes labor abuses in Kuwait after new killing
The Philippines says it will take steps to assess and prevent abuses including rape and maltreatment of Filipino workers in Kuwait after a housemaid was killed and dumped in a desert in the oil-rich …
The Philippines: A Booming Travel Destination for Business and Vacation
The Philippines is a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia, and it is quickly becoming a popular destination for both business and vacation travelers. With its rich culture, stunning scenery, …
Filipinos spent 75,305 hours in using financial apps last year
Over 2 million active users in the Philippines have spent a total of 75,305 hours, or an equivalent of 9 years, using digital lending applications in 2022, according to a new report published by …
Three in four women in Philippines use smartphones, say survey
Three in four women in the Philippines use smartphones, according to a 2022 government survey released this week.
How to Invest in the Philippines
Here’s a look at how to invest in the Philippines. 1. Consider real estate. Real estate is always a sound investment, and the Philippines is no exception. Commercial and residential property are both …
Philippines did not announce it would scrap senior high school for military service
The Philippines has not announced an overhaul to the education system that would replace classes with military service for students in the final two years of high school. Representatives from the presidential office and education department said they had not announced any such policy. Only the country’s legislature can alter the basic education programme and it has not taken any action, as of January 27.”DepEd’s K-12 is scrapped. This is the palace’s sudden orders,” reads the Tagalog-language th
Onions are now so expensive in the Philippines that they’ve become a luxury item — and people have been trying to smuggle them across the border
The price of onions soared to $12.80 per kilogram in December, following harsh tropical storms that damaged the crops.
Risks mount for Philippines after best growth in half a century
MANILA (Bloomberg): The Philippines just notched its fastest economic growth since disco music was rattling the airwaves and Gerald Ford was US president. Sustaining that pace against a gloomy global backdrop will be a challenge. The economy grew 7.6% in …