SEC lauded for role in Philippines gray list exit

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized by the Office of the President for its role in the successful exit of the Philippines from the gray list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force …

How to spend two days in Manila, capital city of the Philippines

It’s a beautiful space, but it has a surprising history. A church has stood on this site since about 500AD, but despite the Gothic architectural style, the current iteration of the cathedral was built in the 1950s. Something is also “off” about Intramuros’ …

Philippines nudged to invite British aircraft carrier for joint sail, drills in South China Sea

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE Philippines should invite a British Navy carrier group for a joint sail and combined maritime exercises in the South China Sea to reinforce international order in the contested waters following recent flare- …

The Philippines Is Boosting Its Navy with Turkish-Made Machine Guns

Turkey remains a member of NATO and therefore an ally of the United States of America, in spite of the fact that strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan and America’s leaders have not always seen eye to eye. For example, Erdogan’s duplicitous playing of both sides …

3rd generation Ty takes driver’s seat at Toyota Motor Philippines marketing unit

MANILA, Philippines — Andrew Ryan “Andy” Ty, grandson of the late banking and automotive tycoon George Ty, has taken the driver’s seat at Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s Marketing Services Department as its assistant vice president – and he’s loving it. …

Honda Cars Philippines digitalizes services to improve after-sales

HONDA CARS PHILIPPINES, INC. (HCPI) said it continues to improve customers’ after-sales experience, announcing that service advisors of its 38 dealerships nationwide have now shifted to a digital approach through the Electronic Checksheet (E-Checksheet) …

Philippines to pledge more support for United Nations peacekeeping

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to present substantial pledges to further support global peace operations. The Department of National Defense said DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will represent the Philippines at the 2025 United …

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Philippines 2025 Midterm Elections: High Stakes, Shifting Alliances, a Test of Leadership

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email On May 12, 2025, around 68 million Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives, …

SBP training centers eyed across Philippines

MANILA, Philippines -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is eyeing to establish training centers in all 16 regions across the country, in a bid to strengthen the sport for the future. SBP Grassroots Program Player Identification and Development …