The Philippines economy has rebounded strongly during 2022 from the negative impact of the COVID-19 Delta wave that hit the nation in the second half of 2021.
At the forefront of innovation in finance: RCBC, UnionBank, Global Dominion
Financial technology (“fintech”) is not only heard but is mostly felt as well in recent years in the Philippines (PH). The marriage between finance and innovation have been so far fruitful and …
Philippines looks forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists
The Philippines is looking forward to welcoming Chinese tourists back to the South-East Asian country, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Sunday.
Asian Insider – The Philippines has a staple problem with rice – and it’s not going away soon
The Philippines is teeming with agricultural land and has a climate suitable for growing rice and yet, for decades, the tropical country has struggled to produce enough of this food staple to feed its …
The Philippines is a great place to do business.
There are a number of reasons why the Philippines is a great place to do business. For starters, the country has a young, English-speaking population. The Philippines also has a well-developed …
Imposter CNN Philippines website peddles false story to promote untested diabetes supplement
A fabricated CNN Philippines report repeatedly shared on Facebook claims a “prominent Filipino endocrinologist” has endorsed a treatment for diabetes discovered by a student in the country. But the …
Why onion and egg prices are rising in the Philippines
Farmers and experts attribute the surging prices to several factors, including the government’s flawed importation policies, cartels manipulating prices, the perennial neglect of farmers, extreme …
Philippines wary of China’s “predatory and opaque” investments
The Philippines must keep in mind that Chinese investments are known to be predatory and opaque in nature, with terms that are heavily skewed against the recipient country.
US, Philippines vow to boost security ties to address ‘flashpoints’
The United States and the Philippines vowed Friday to “invigorate” defence cooperation to address shared security concerns including disputes over the South China Sea.On Wednesday President Marcos …
Op-Ed: Martial law in the Philippines was no ‘golden age’
The rule of Ferdinand E. Marcos marks one of the darkest periods in the Philippines’ history. Only through a mass movement can we confront the present-day threat of the Marcos-Duterte administration.