Philippines
US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says
[SINGAPORE] The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines “sooner rather than later”, a senior US official said on Thursda...
Global energy shock tests Philippine lenders’ resilience
They are switching to a defensive stance as new central bank relief measures begin to bite
Just Energy Transition Community puts US$2.6 million towards clean power, cooling solutions in South-east Asia
The initiatives will cover workforce development and responsible energy deployment, among others
Philippines to convene court for impeachment of V-P Duterte amid political turmoil
This comes days after chaos and a shootout in the upper house and a potentially decisive change in its leadership
Philippine sovereign fund backs Petron with credit line of 15 billion pesos in energy security push
The deal marks Maharlika’s first emergency-style intervention in a private utility
Philippine President Marcos denies role in Senate gunfire as ICC suspect standoff threats escalate
The saga comes as a rift between Marcos and his ally-turned rival Vice-President Sara Duterte
Duterte ouster bid hits wall as allies seize Philippine senate
The country’s vice-president faces four charges, including threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Philippine developers turn defensive as Middle East crisis threatens residential and retail market
The beleaguered market could worsen on lagged effects, but analysts remain upbeat on property giants’ strategies
Philippines downplays stagflation risk, vows to boost spending
Others in the region, from Indonesia to Australia, have found themselves in similar quandaries
Fragile Philippines battered by oil shock as Iran war hits Asia
The country also faces threats from a looming El Nino, which risks driving up food costs further
