China loans to Philippines raise fears THE $6-billion official development assistance (ODA) obtained by the Duterte administration from the Chinese government has raised fears among some, who believe this might turn out to be disadvantageous […]
Bring it on, Duterte says on ICC case President Duterte has dared Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to “go ahead” with bringing a case against him in the International Criminal Court […]
International court may be next for Duterte Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte acknowledged Tuesday that allegations he induced extrajudicial killings in his war on drugs could be raised to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after an […]
Philippines’ c.bank says not right time to talk about easing policy Philippine central bank deputy governor Diwa Guinigundo said on Monday now is not the best time to ease monetary policy by reducing reserve requirements […]
Philippines exports, imports grow faster than expected Outbound shipments from the Philippines grew more than expected in March, but a surprise rise in imports helped drive the country’s trade deficit higher than anticipated. — Financial […]
Duterte’s Populist Project Grinds On Almost one year into office, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte continues to rule with characteristic sound and fury. Under his watch, the Southeast Asian nation has experienced a radical reorientation of […]
Gov’t to continue allowing private sector to import rice under new rules The government will continue allowing the private sector to import rice but the Department of Agriculture has to craft regulations to ensure there […]
BOI OKs P1.34-B power project The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a P1.34-billion power plant project of Consunji-owned Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp., noting that this would provide a “crucial backup” to avoid power […]
Philippines is top economic performer in region – Asean research The Philippines is “the top economic performer” in the region and the Duterte administration does not pose political risks that might make the country less […]
Up to $770-M water, sanitation projects in 2017-2019 pipeline for ADB approval Up to $770 million worth of Philippine water- and sanitation-related projects for implementation in 2017-2019 are up for Asian Development Bank (ADB) approval, […]
More than 5,600 unsolved killings in 9 months, police admit More than 5,600 homicide cases remain unsolved in nine months after President Rodrigo Duterte rose to power and ordered a campaign against illegal drugs, police […]
Philippines manufacturing PMI slows to 53.3 in April The Nikkei Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, fell to 53.3 in April from 53.8 in March. — Nikkei Asian Review GDP outlook turns more sanguine […]