BBM’s Debt Surge Rekindles Debate Over the Philippines’ Borrowing Legacy
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, widely known as BBM, has approved a ₱4 billion emergency loan programme aimed at supporting micro, small and medium...
House Tri-Committee Prove Impressively That Pro-Duterte Influencers Are Not Paid to Post
The House Tri-Committee on Disinformation has been holding hearings to examine the influence of social media personalities on the spread of false or unverified claims...
Gunshots and Chaos at the Philippine Senate Leads To Massive Manhunt for Senator Bato
This past week in Manila, gunshots rang out inside the Philippine Senate building amid an extraordinary political confrontation that has sent shockwaves across the country....
End of Duterte Era: A Break from Political Dynasties or Short-Lived Revolution?
The Philippines has long been dominated by political dynasties, with powerful families often controlling the country’s political institutions for generations. However, Rodrigo Duterte’s rise to...
US and Philippines to Build Massive High-Tech Business Park to Benefit Global Supply Chain
In a landmark move set to bolster economic ties and security, the United States and the Philippines have unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art high-tech...
Marcos Humbled Big: Philippines To Reset Ties with China
On 25 March, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the Philippines' decision to reset its relationship with China, a notable diplomatic shift aimed at addressing growing...
The War in Iran and the Global Oil Shock: Southeast Asia’s Struggle with Energy Costs
The ongoing conflict in Iran has created a ripple effect across global energy markets, driving up oil prices and shaking the economic stability of regions...
Rhenus Drives Exceptional Growth in Philippines Logistics with New Paranaque Warehouse
Rhenus, the global logistics service provider, has officially opened a new warehouse in Paranaque, Metro Manila, marking a significant step in its expansion plans in...
2025 Philippines’ Corruption Index: A Steep Decline Under Marcos Jr.
In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025, the Philippines saw a troubling drop, ranking 120th out of 182 countries, down six places from...
US Listing Will Be Big Moment for Jollibee
Jollibee has reached a defining point in its long journey from a domestic fast-food champion to a global consumer brand. The company’s plan to spin...