MANILA, May 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines votes on Monday in its most divisive presidential … Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop …
PH, Pakistan sign defense cooperation pact
The Philippines and Pakistan signed an agreement that would formalize its defense ties. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Pakistani Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Kazi signed a …
Philippines seen posting decent Q1 growth
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy likely survived … It is looking at two 25-basis point rate hikes this year, less than what is being priced in by financial markets and lower than the …
Philippines seen posting decent Q1 growth
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy likely survived … It is looking at two 25-basis point rate hikes this year, less than what is being priced in by financial markets and lower than the …
Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights finds world’s biggest fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damage
The Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights (CHR … rich countries to pursue more ambitious emissions reductions targets, more money for climate finance, and compensation for loss and damage. “This …
Fervour in Philippines as election campaign reaches climax
Crowds of hundreds of thousands massed in the Philippines on Saturday where the leading presidential candidates made a last-ditch bid to sway undecided voters with patriotic, upbeat messages after a …
Leni Robredo promises better future for Philippines in final rally before presidential election
MANILA: Philippine presidential candidate and incumbent Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo promised a better future for the country in her final campaign rally on Satur …
Explained: What’s at stake in the Philippines election?
The Philippines’ longstanding ties to former colonial power … Marcos is seen as the candidate closer to China and could benefit from its business interests. He is in favour of a bilateral approach …
Philippines: Commission on Human Rights releases national inquiry on climate change & calls for carbon majors to be held accountable
NGOs and communities impacted by typhoon Haiyan filed a complaint before the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines and asked the institution to conduct an inquiry about the alleged human …
Explainer: What’s at stake in the Philippines election?
A two-horse race for the Philippine presidency has emerged ahead of Monday’s election between incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of a notorious dictator whose …