Philippines

Filipino folklore takes centre stage in DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ film

2026-09-23T06:29:48.000Z
The Sangley Point International Airport development is a flagship of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s “Build Better More” infrastructure campaign.

Manila taps India’s GMR for US$11 billion airport – but does it need another?

2026-09-22T06:28:31.000Z
Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility.

EU and Philippines reach ‘substantial agreement’ on free-trade deal

2026-09-22T04:54:19.000Z
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a draft document that puts the onus on payment service providers to improve screening of the merchants they partner.

Casinos posing as salons, bakeries spur Philippine digital payment review

2026-09-17T02:54:29.000Z
Singapore absorbed US$151 billion, or 64.3%, of total net FDIs flowing into Asean’s six largest economies in 2025.

Asean’s projected 4.8% growth masks some member states’ domestic hurdles: DBS report

2026-09-16T09:14:30.000Z
Martin Romualdez at his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail, Quezon City, Philippines, Sep 16, 2026.

Marcos’ cousin Romualdez pleads not guilty of plundering flood project funds

2026-09-16T04:47:23.000Z
As demand for US bonds falls and yields rise, capital is typically drawn into the greenback, causing capital outflows from emerging market currencies.

Why US$100 oil, 5% US yields affect Singdollar, ringgit differently vs other Asean currencies

2026-09-16T02:03:14.000Z
Ang’s San Miguel holds nearly 25% of Luzon’s installed capacity and Lopez’s First Gen accounts for 12%.

Deal between tycoon friends sparks scrutiny of Philippine power sector

2026-09-14T08:20:54.000Z
Consumer spending and investment in the Philippines have been hit by the Iran war and a domestic corruption scandal, dragging economic growth to one of the slowest in the region and its inflation to one of the fastest. 

Stressed Philippine builder Vista Land mulls how to pay bond

2026-09-09T08:10:54.000Z
The latest jobs data comes as the administration of the country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr faces pressure due to rising costs of living.

Philippine jobless rate surges to four-year high in July as growth slows

2026-09-08T03:54:12.000Z