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‘Chinese spy mayor’ faces grilling in Philippines
Published on 07/09/2024
» A Philippine court has allowed a former small-town mayor to attend a Senate hearing on Monday about her alleged illegal activities linked to online casinos serving Chinese bettors, days after she was arrested in Indonesia.
Philippines seeks offers in procurement of 40 multi-role fighter jets
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines has started soliciting offers as it plans to procure 40 new multi-role fighter aircraft to boost its territorial defence, the defence minister said on Thursday.
Philippines pushes bigger defence spending as China spat lingers
Published on 10/07/2024
» The Philippines will continue increasing defence spending as it seeks private sector’s support in safeguarding the nation’s claims in the disputed South China Sea.
Philippines moves closer to taxing Netflix, HBO subscriptions
Published on 28/06/2024
» Philippine lawmakers have approved a joint bill seeking to tax foreign digital services including Netflix, HBO and Disney, aiming to secure a fresh source of state revenue to bankroll additional spending.
Philippines cracks down on illegal gambling firms
Published on 13/06/2024
» MANILA - Philippine authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal offshore gambling operators, several run by Chinese firms, as calls to ban their activities mount due to their alleged links to criminal syndicates.
KKP wary on baht outlook despite uptick
Business, Published on 07/06/2024
» The baht has posted a short-term gain, rising to a two-week high of stronger than 36.5 to the dollar on Thursday, but Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) warns the Thai currency could depreciate because of Thailand's structural problems.
CIMB targets $1.28bn of lending in 2024
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine unit of Malaysia's CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting lending of more than 75 billion pesos (US$1.28 billion) to Filipino clients this year, up 23% from 2023, its chief executive officer said on Thursday.
Philippines seeks Asia logistics hub status, banking on US ties
Published on 21/05/2024
» The Philippines is setting its sights on becoming the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, as Manila capitalises on its growing ties with Washington.
Philippines to buy patrol boats from Japan amid sea tension
Published on 18/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines will purchase five patrol vessels from Japan amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.