Remarkable flood control corruption: contractors, Discaya, Marcos
The issue of corruption not only undermines the integrity of the flood control sector but also erodes public trust in government contracts. Senators probing the...
Subic Bay Problem: Defense or Commercial?
Subic sits at the center of Manila’s latest security calculus. The government is courting a larger U.S. defense presence. Officials highlight Subic’s deep-water port and...
Tariff Trade Rise A Blow To Marcos
Trade between the US and the Philippines just got trickier. The key US ally has seen its average tariff rate on exports to the United...
Foreigners Face Rising Crime Wave in Philippines
Criminal syndicates in the Philippines are increasingly targeting foreign nationals. Recent months have seen a spike in kidnappings and murders, particularly against wealthy foreigners and...
Filipino OFWs Launch Remittance Boycott Against Marcos
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have launched a one-week remittance strike to protest the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The campaign continues to gain traction...
Duterte Arrest in Philippines: Marcos’ Power Move
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine police upon his arrival in Manila from Hong Kong. Authorities acted on an International Criminal Court...
ASEAN IPO Market Watch List
ASEAN’s IPO market is set for a strong comeback in 2025. Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the region with major listings planned. Investors can...
Duterte Supporters Angry At Sara Impeachment by Marcos
The impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. Critics have accused Vice President Sara Duterte of corruption,...
Philippines Pushes FTA Trade Deal with Trump
The Philippines is actively pursuing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo confirmed this push, citing past US...
Duterte, Marcos Clash: President Assassination Plot
The political landscape in the Philippines has erupted with a scandal involving Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On Monday (Nov 25),...