Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is diversifying its business beyond airline operations following the launch of its all-in-one digital platform. “Diversification is the key. The key for any …
Teachers in Philippines take out loans to prepare classrooms
After the rigours of distance learning, perennially underpaid public school teachers now have to use personal resources to retrofit classrooms in preparation for face-to-face classes.
Angel “Potski” Alvarez Named President of ibex Philippines
Angel “Potski” Alvarez Named President of ibex Philippines ibex announces that Angel “Potski” Alvarez has been appointed President of ibex Philippines. WASHINGTON and MANILA, Philippines, April 05, …
Manny Villar still richest Filipino in Forbes list; Philippines now has 20 billionaires
Business tycoon and former politician Manny Villar kept his … With Jon Viktor Cabuenas/LDF, GMA News This article Manny Villar still richest Filipino in Forbes list; Philippines now has 20 …
World Bank cuts Philippines 2022 GDP growth
The Philippines may see just a little improvement in economic output this year, with expected growth to fall short of government targets, as the Russia-Ukraine war heightens inflationary pressures.
Philippines pledges $100,000 in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
The Philippines will donate $100,000 (P5.1 million) to support humanitarian relief efforts in Afghanistan. At a virtual pledging conference on March 31, Ambassador Evan Garcia expressed the …
Russia-Ukraine war may worsen poverty in Philippines – World Bank
The World Bank estimates that 1.1 million more Filipinos would fall below the poverty line if cereal prices rise an average of 10% over the year due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine …
Philippines startups raise over $1 billion in 2021
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine startups raised over $1 billion for funding in 2021, a 179 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Philippine Venture Capital Report 2022.
Velo Labs and iRemit partner to unlock $34B cross-border payment market in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines and SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Velo Labs, a leading blockchain infrastructure company, and iRemit, the largest Filipino-owned, non-bank remittance service …
Philippines bond yields see biggest increase
The Philippines is expected to see the highest bond yields among Asia-Pacific nations due to inflationary pressures from rising oil prices and the US Fed rate hikes.