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Philippines’ remittance growth slowed in May to 2.9%

Philippines’ remittance growth slowed in May to 2.9%

An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines – Money sent home by...

Philippine tradition meets global contemporary in Thailand

Philippine tradition meets global contemporary in Thailand

How fitting that designer Basil Malicsi’s theme for his collection is called Alapaap. This was showcased at the prestigious Asia (Thailand) Fashion Show, held from July 10 to 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Filipino word for “sky,” alapaap exudes...

‘Philippines can grow 6.8% annually, become middle-class society by 2040’

‘Philippines can grow 6.8% annually, become middle-class society by 2040’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy can grow by close to seven percent per year and become a middle-class society by 2040 if it fully implements reforms that boost productivity and job creation, according to the World Bank. Full...

DOE chief: West PH Sea dispute cost potential energy investments

DOE chief: West PH Sea dispute cost potential energy investments

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin admits the government has offered exploration opportunities in disputed areas but no investors have taken the...

AI as a national imperative: Building a smarter, stronger Philippines

AI as a national imperative: Building a smarter, stronger Philippines

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic abstraction — it is here, shaping economies, automating industries, enhancing governance, and revolutionizing how societies function. For the Philippines, the question is no longer whether we...

Aboitiz Power building 30-MW energy storage in Cebu

Aboitiz Power building 30-MW energy storage in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines – Aboitiz Power Corp. will develop a 30-megawatt (MW) hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) at Mactan Economic Zone in Cebu, one of the first large-scale facilities of this kind in Central Visayas. Once operational by the...

In the Indo-Pacific, US defense industrial partnerships go much deeper than AUKUS submarines

In the Indo-Pacific, US defense industrial partnerships go much deeper than AUKUS submarines

Click on the banner above to explore the Tiger Project. This week, Australian and US forces began Talisman Sabre, a major biennial military exercise that sends a powerful message of the two countries’ resolute bilateral ties and joint...

Filipino seafarers, collateral damage to geopolitical war

Filipino seafarers, collateral damage to geopolitical war

THE impact of geopolitical war between Palestine and Israel has become more palpable for the global maritime industry after two Liberian-flagged bulk carriers were attacked and sunk by Houthi militants in the southern Red Sea, leaving four...

Bearwin Meily rallies Filipinos to choose wellness 

Bearwin Meily rallies Filipinos to choose wellness 

Once one of the most recognizable comedic actors of the early 2000s, Bearwin Meily is reintroducing himself to the public but this time in a very different role — as race director for “You Versus You Run 2025,” an upcoming fun run designed to...

Philippines to host first Asian EITI global conference in 2026

Philippines to host first Asian EITI global conference in 2026

The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Philippines will host the 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference in Manila, marking the first time the event will be held in Asia. The move underscores the country’s...

Philippines central bank eyes daily limits for online gambling transactions

Philippines central bank eyes daily limits for online gambling transactions

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’ central bank, is seeking to limit the use of electronic wallets (e-wallets) and other digital payment platforms for online gambling. The institution is proposing a daily cap on the transfer...

TARI Estate Secures Another Major Investor,  Cementing Its Leadership in Central Luzon’s Industrial Growth

TARI Estate Secures Another Major Investor, Cementing Its Leadership in Central Luzon’s Industrial Growth

Tarlac City, Philippines — TARI Estate, the newest industrial-anchored development by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, continues to accelerate its growth with a newly signed 16-hectare deal—closely following the turnover of a 42-hectare...

Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”

Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”

(ZENIT News / Manila, 07.13.2025).- The Philippine Church confronts a society increasingly shaped by digital technology and its bishops have issued one of their most forceful pastoral statements in recent memory—this time not about war or poverty,...

Lobien’s 2025 mid-year report of the real estate industry

Lobien’s 2025 mid-year report of the real estate industry

Vacancy rates remain high in the office sectors in both the National Capital Region and the provinces. The residential condominium market in Metro Manila is currently “a buyer’s market”. Meanwhile, warehousing industry in the country is robust and...

Eight Filipino Seafarers Rescued From Attacked Vessel Arrive Safely in Saudi Arabia

Eight Filipino Seafarers Rescued From Attacked Vessel Arrive Safely in Saudi Arabia

By ROY C. MABASA Eight Filipino crew members from the M/V Eternity C, a vessel attacked in the Red Sea earlier this month, have arrived safely at the port of Jizan in Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday. The...

EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?

EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email There was a time—not long ago—when Filipino triumphs on the global stage were treated as exceptions. A lone boxer electrifying the world. A solo singer breaking through Broadway. A startup success story tagged as...

Reforms could help transform Philippines into middle-class society by 2040, World Bank says

MANILA, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Strategic reforms to boost job creation could help transform the Philippines into a middle-class society by 2040, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. The report said that a new playbook focused on...

VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines' EV Catch-Up

VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines' EV Catch-Up

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 July 2025 - With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia's EV race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around...

How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines

How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines

A scheme to traffic Filipinos into Pakistan to work for gaming firms formerly based in the Philippines has exposed the latest evolution of online scam networks linked to the controversial Pogo industry, immigration officials and analysts warn. The...

4 arrested for manufacturing, selling fake license plates in Bulacan

4 arrested for manufacturing, selling fake license plates in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals were arrested in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, for allegedly manufacturing and selling fake license plates. In a press conference on Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon presented to the media the four...

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