The Philippines
Old, new, borrowed and blue: What are the Philippines’ priorities as it chairs Asean anew?
Twin crises of the South China Sea and the Myanmar conflict aside, Manila’s chairmanship comes with the responsibility of engaging Timor-Leste
Philippines' slow growth raises chance of December rate cut, says central bank chief
Data last month showed annual growth slowed to a four-year low of 4.0% in the third quarter
Marcos seeks Singapore, Malaysia help over ex-lawmaker’s planes
[MANILA] Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered local authorities to reach out to Malaysia and Singapore where he said a former lawmaker may be hiding his aircraft that are among assets Mani...
Marcos says seven suspects in Philippine graft scandal detained
Efforts are underway to arrest those who are still at large
Mega church gathers in Manila to protest against Philippine corruption
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is accused of receiving 25 billion pesos (S$549.7 million) in kickbacks from 100 billion pesos of project spending
Thousands rally in the Philippines as anger builds over flood graft
[MANILA] Thousands of Filipinos joined marches in Manila and other areas of the country on Sunday (Sep 21), protesting against what organisers say is widespread corruption within the government.
Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects
Philippines' potential purchase of F-16 jets on hold due to budget constraints
[MANILA] The Philippines’ potential purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States has been put on hold due to budget constraints, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said on Tuesday (Sep 9).
Philippines’ Marcos to remove flood control funding in 2026 budget
The president made the announcement as investigations on alleged irregularities in these projects deepened
Political turmoil hurting Thai growth; Jakarta riots leave Indonesia investors on edge
Major Asean economies grappling with post-tariff domestic strife: Thailand downgrades; growth star Philippines dims; Indonesia treads water; Vietnam, Singapore roar on, Malaysia steadies
