The Institute of International Finance (IIF) reported the Philippines as a leader in investor relations (IR) practices among emerging markets and developing countries. In the latest 2024 IIF Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, the Philippines received a score of 48.8 out of 50,...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte advised former senator and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima to find contentment in her current situation and refrain from picking up a fight she will regret. Addressing the recent criticism of the former senator, Duterte said that no matter what she...
Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species, and human activity such as illicit trade and infrastructural expansion. The...
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma (File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reiterated its commitment to continue working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in renewing the Philippine social contract as it participated in this year's International Labour Conference...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screenshot from YouTube live) Former senator Leila de Lima's acquittal from her drug charges shouldn't mean that the Philippines should be exempted from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
President Marcos said that former senator Leila de Lima's acquittal from all her drug-related charges only showed that the Philippines' justice system works and does not need the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and former senator...
The progress of many economies on their energy transition agendas will weaken demand growth for oil commodities in the years ahead, according to Paris-based global think tank International Energy Agency. But while oil consumption will be on decline, there are projections that oil production on...
Guided by its purpose, snacks company Mondelēz International in the Philippines strives to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for its colleagues, culture, and communities. In celebration of Pride Month this June 2024, the company reaffirms its commitment to its value of doing what’s...
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has expressed alarm over reports of unauthorized drone activities within the 10-kilometer aerodrome radius of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, the MIAA said it is now coordinating with the Civil Aviation Authority of...
Senators on Tuesday, June 25 welcomed the dismissal of the remaining drug cases that have been hurled against former senator Leila De Lima. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is hoping that De Lima would still join in the upcoming 2025 senatorial elections and win a...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has invested $100 million (over P5.8 billion) in City Savings Bank Inc.'s (CitySavings) maiden social bond issuance aimed at bankrolling more consumer loans to women and marginalized sectors in the Philippines. The World Bank Group's private sector arm...
A new transfer service system in the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) called “Cebu Connect” aims to cut layover time from an hour to 30 minutes or less. This project was part of MCIA’s operator Aboitiz InfraCapital GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (AGMCAC) plan to boost tourism...
