Philippines

How Salmon’s Bank Acquisition Will Boost Philippine Fintech Innovation

Salmon, a financial technology company working to improve access to credit, savings and investments for over 500 million underserved customers…

January 10, 2024

‘Is it Wise?’: How the Philippines Uses Hackers for Cybersecurity and National Security

The Philippines has turned to hackers for cybersecurity help as tensions with China rise over the disputed South China Sea.…

January 8, 2024

How PNR’s Train Line Reopening Solves a Philippine Region’s Problems

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) reopened its train line from Naga City in Camarines Sur to Legazpi City in Albay…

January 5, 2024

Philippines’ Bilateral Deals with South China Sea Claimants Won’t Work, Analyst Says

The Philippines has been pursuing bilateral agreements with other claimants in the South China Sea, such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and…

January 3, 2024

Philippines to deploy Indian BrahMos cruise missiles to counter China

The Philippines is set to deploy Indian-made BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to boost its maritime defense capabilities and deter China's…

December 30, 2023

Four groups bid for $10 billion Manila airport project

The Philippines has attracted four groups to bid for the $10 billion expansion and operation of the Manila international airport,…

December 28, 2023

The Christmas Day Clash That Left Nine Communist Rebels Dead in the Philippines

On December 25, 2023, a fierce firefight broke out between Philippine government troops and communist rebels in the southern province…

December 26, 2023

Philippines Defies China’s Warning, Vows to Assert Maritime Rights in South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has dismissed China's warning against conducting oil and gas exploration in the disputed South China…

December 22, 2023

Philippines 2024 Budget Includes P500-Billion Cash Aid for 48 Million Poor Families

The Philippines government has proposed a P5.768 trillion budget for 2024, which includes a P500-billion cash assistance program for 48…

December 20, 2023

Philippines, Japan Ink Military Deal Amid China Tensions

The Philippines and Japan have signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that will allow their troops to visit each other's…

December 18, 2023

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