The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced it has formally constituted the Trial Chamber in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, marking a key step toward the start of trial proceedings over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign. In a decision dated...
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank Group’s (WBG) private-sector lending arm, has officially invested in Philippine microfinance institution CreditAccess Philippines Financing Co. Inc. (OnePuhunan). IFC disclosed last April 23 that its up to $60-million investment was infused into...
The World Bank has given its go-ahead to the $24.5-million Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (TASAT) program, which will complement the Philippines’ largest-ever single loan from the Washington-based multilateral lender aimed at diversifying the sector and moving...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is advancing the expansion of Clark International Airport, entering the design phase for a second runway aimed at solidifying the terminal’s position as a primary logistics hub for Central Luzon. In a statement on Monday, April 27, BCDA said...
At the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026, Aisin and Advics took center stage with a unified message — delivering power, precision, and protection in every drive. More than showcasing individual products, the brands present a complete mobility ecosystem designed to support motorists from...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has moved to clarify the composition of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team, seeking to make public a previously redacted defense filing. In a filing dated April 24, the Office of the Prosecutor asked the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I to...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. has commenced the phased reconfiguration of Bohol-Panglao International Airport, a critical infrastructure project to expand the capacity of the country’s tenth-busiest gateway as it approaches its first year under private management. In a statement on Friday, April 24,...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is accepting the International Criminal Court (ICC) rulings against him and has chosen to leave his fate to God, his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said. “He knows about the decision already… so far, he is accepting of it,” Kitty told Facebook...
Malacañang said the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision confirming all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte will allow justice to be served for both the accused and the alleged victims of the drug war. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
The soon-to-rise United States (US) economic security zone in the Philippines could strengthen the country’s role in global supply chains for semiconductors and critical minerals, potentially moving the local industry beyond its current focus on low-value assembly and testing, according to the...
Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors have recommended the filing in court of non-bailable large-scale illegal recruitment and estafa cases against two foreigners. The resolution to file the charges against London-based Italian national Adel En Nouri and Mohammed En Nouri was recommended by...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a full trial over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The decision came a day after the ICC Appeals Chamber affirmed the...
