Aside from lead cornerstone investors International Finance Corp. and Asian Development Bank (ADB), Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has signed cornerstone investment agreements with 10 more international and domestic institutions led by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, acting...
Members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) have presented a fresh list of reforms to the government, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Philippines, which has lagged behind its peers in Southeast Asia. During the 14th Arangkada Philippines Forum, the JFC unveiled the...
Investors are more keen in investing in a country whose leader fights corruption. This was how Malacañang made an assurance over the reputational risks the ongoing investigation on corruption practices may cause to domestic and foreign investments. "We all know that investors want to invest in...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed its support for the Philippines’ ratification of a treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which promotes the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. In a statement, the DA said it will support the...
Net inflows of brick-and-mortar foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines only increased to $376 million, marking its lowest hike in six months since the $356 million in December last year. Net FDI inflows declined by 17.8 percent from $457 million in June last year, according to the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed confidence that more foreign investors will look at the Philippines as an ideal investment destination with the enactment of a law that extends their land lease contract to 99 years. The measure, principally authored by Escudero during the...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry once more warned Philippine officials for their provocative and “irresponsible remarks” about the China-Taiwan issue, saying that such actions “will only backfire.” In his regular press conference on Friday, Sept. 5, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12252, amending the Investors’ Lease Act to allow foreign investors to lease private lands in the Philippines for up to 99 years, under stricter safeguards and accountability measures. The new measure, approved on Sept. 3, aims to encourage...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not mince words when it warned the Philippines of consequences following the reported visit of Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung to Manila this week. In a statement, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that it has lodged “serious...
Senator Loren Legarda called for a foresight-driven diplomacy and leadership saying these are essential to foreign policy development. Legarda made the call during the the Regional Foresight Conference on Emerging International Issues on Aug. 27, 2025, at The Seda Manila Bay, Parañaque City. The...
Senator Erwin Tulfo suggested that the Philippines should revisit its adherence to the One-China Policy in light of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I think it’s high time that we [re]think our position if we must continue to observe this One-China Policy...
Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Wednesday, Aug. 27, called for checking all foreign-donated equipment for possible spyware, warning that these may be used against the country. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation,...
