Philippine SEC to probe into P700-M stock theft
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to probe into the multi-million theft by a stock trader which led to the closure...
Philippine VP accepts ‘drug czar’ post offer
Philippine Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Wednesday accepted an offer installing her as a drug czar to combat the proliferation of drug...
RCEP conclusion fails amid India’s withdrawal
A free-trade deal between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their five trading partners failed to be signed amid India’s...
ADB commits financing for Philippine tourism hubs
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has opened its doors for the Philippines to boost and develop two of its infamous tourism hubs.ADB said in...
Philippines looks to buy Russian nuclear ship
A copy of Russia's controversial floating nuclear power station could power remote Philippine islands, according to Manila’s trade secretary, Ramon Lopez.Philippine’s president, Rodrigo Duterte,...
‘Fixers’ as a product of corruption
When you think of the country “Philippines,” whether you’ve made a visit or not, the first word that may worm its way into your...
The Philippine transportation system is unimaginably awful
THE Philippines has long been left out when it comes to modernizing its public transport system as compared with its neighboring Asian countries Malaysia...
Philippine conglomerate gets Court favor over Ilijan dispute
Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp.—through its subsidiary SMC Global Power Holdings Corp.—won its case anew versus the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp....
Philippine investors unfazed by CITIRA as foreign pledges up
THE increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of the year showed that businesses were not spooked by the planned rationalization...
RCEP negotiations set for conclusion in November
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its six trade partners are hoping for the conclusion of the negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive...
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Malaysian government to bail out pilgrimage fund for RM10.3 billion
The government of Malaysia will bear an RM10.3 billion ($2.48 billion) premium to restore the financial health of Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) as part...
EU and HRW slam Cambodia clampdown
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Cambodia should drop all charges against the opposition leader Kem Sokha (pictured) and allow exiled critics to return to...
Singapore bans PMDs from public sidewalks
Singapore’s recent ban on personal mobility devices from footpaths, while sudden and unexpected, has been generally well-received by the public and food delivery companies.Just...