Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on Thursday (September 8) said that there’s “no compelling evidence” that could show that the Philippines is serious about investigating, let alone prosecuting, …
The Philippines Will No Longer Require Mask Wearing Outdoors
The country will no longer require the wearing of face masks outdoors, more than two years after the policy was imposed …
Philippine trade deficit widens 69.1% to $5.93B in July —PSA
The Philippines’ external trade in goods performance saw a wider deficit in June as imports grew by a double-digit rate while exports declined during the period, data released by the Philippine …
Marcos: Philippines should not be left behind in technological innovations
“The trend was very pronounced before the pandemic and it was accelerated by the need because of the pandemic and now many people have discovered that it is an actual viable way to do business,” …
$5-B worth of e-trikes top list of Singapore investments to PH
The Philippines is poised to reap USD6.54 billion (PHP374.57) of investment deals from the two-day state visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to Singapore.Marcos’ Singapore trip resulted …
IFC mobilizes financing for green projects in Philippines
The International Finance Corp. has launched a new program to help mobilize financing for climate-friendly projects in the country.
Rahi, A Global IT Systems Integrator announces expansion & investment plans in The Philippines
Rahi, A Global IT Systems Integrator announces expansion & investment plans in The Philippines The Philippines will house Rahi’s third globally connected NOC (Network Operation Center) and continues …
Philippines to rejoin Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
THE PHILIPPINES has expressed its intention to rejoin the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) after the previous administration withdrew earlier this year, the Department of Finance …
Shipmates makes order fulfillment less tedious for the Philippines’ online sellers
The Philippines’ e-commerce market now has a gross merchandise volume of $12 billion, a 132% increase from 2020, and is expected to reach $26 billion in GMV by 2025. This obviously good news for …
Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors
The Philippines and Myanmar are the last countries in Southeast Asia still requiring the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said, adding the change in the country’s …