Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021.
The US Army’s ‘concrete battleship’ in the Philippines saw some of World War II’s fiercest fighting
Fort Drum, located at the entrance of Manila Bay, was known as a “concrete battleship,” and for five months in 1942, it lived up to its nickname.
Philippines reports record virus cases as Delta variant spreads
The Philippines health ministry reported a record 18,332 COVID-19 infections on Monday and for the first time acknowledged community transmission of the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus in …
Axie Infinity Profits Subject to Income Tax: Philippines Regulator
The Finance Undersecretary of the Philippines, Antonette C. Tiono, said that earnings from games like Axie Infinity are subject to income tax.
Philippines Financial Sector Assessment Program : Insurance Sector – Targeted Assessment of ICPS and Development Issues
The insurance industry in Philippines is small but growing. Insurance penetration remains below that observed in many countries in the region and very low compared to countries with similar per capita …
Digital banking in Philippines sees new contender, GOtyme
The digital banking scene in the Philippines is steadily growing as yet another bank secures a digital banking license from the central bank, Bangko …
Digital Banking Platform Tonik Introduces Physical Debit Cards for Consumers in the Philippines
Digital Banking platform Tonik, which is licensed by the BSP, introduces physical debit cards for consumers in the Philippines.
UAE, Philippines explore possible space sector collaboration
Qasim welcomes Philippines Ambassador to the UAE, Her Excellency Hjayceelyn M.Quintana, for talks with the UAE Space Agency . UAE, Philippines explore possible space sector collaboration . Philippines …
Busybee leads digital transformation in the post-pandemic Philippines
As the research around digital transformation grows at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding straightforward solutions to companies’ encounters and hardships can become a challenge. That’s why …
Sustainable finance
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno (top, left) joins the board of directors of the Bankers Institute of the Philippines during a virtual general membership meeting. The BSP continues …