MANILA, Philippines – Local factory activity came back to life in June after suffering from a notable loss in the preceding month, as resurgent demand revved up production and job creation in the …
Philippines net external liability widens in Q1
The country’s net external liability widened in the first quarter as foreign investments in the Philippines outpaced local investments abroad, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed.
British Chamber presents economic outlook at the Philippine-British Investment Forum
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) presented the Philippine economic outlook and an overview of the Philippine-UK trade relations at the Philippine-British Investment Forum on June 27, …
Philippines Economic Update, June 2025: Small Business, Big Impact – Catalyzing Philippine Growth
The Philippines economy posted robust growth in early 2010, in part due to large one-off factors. As did many countries in the region, the Philippines benefited from a strong rebound in global …
China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker who defended Philippines’ South China Sea claims
China has sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker, Francis Tolentino, who sponsored legislation that marks out the Philippines’ territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.
China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker over South China Sea claims
China has sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker, Francis Tolentino, who sponsored legislation that marks out the Philippines’ territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea
China sanctions former Philippines senator, foreign ministry says
China has imposed sanctions on former Philippines Senator Francis Tolentino, the country’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, citing “his egregious conduct on China-related issues”, a day after his term officially ended.
Philippines says military leaders working to set-up ‘one-theatre’ approach in East, South China seas
Military leaders are working to enforce a “one-theatre” concept in both the East and South China seas, the Philippines’ defence minister said on Monday, adding that the Southeast Asian country faces …
Philippines: From July 1, lower fuel prices kick in, know by how much
A petrol pump in the Philippines: Fuel retailers in the Philippines announced a round of oil price reductions from July 1 following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Jay Hilotin / Gulf News Manila: …
Philippines doubles down on green finance, energy shift
As the Philippines races to transform its energy mix and green its supply chains, global financial institutions are ramping up their support for the country’s sustainability agenda, offering both …