Laos, Philippines double tax agreements close to implementation

The headquarters of ACLEDA Bank, which currently operates in Laos, as well as the Kingdom. Post Staff Economists are optimistic that foreign direct investment (FDI) from Laos and the Philippines, as well as trade, will increase as Double Taxation …

Philippines’ EastWest Bank modernises core banking systems

EastWest Banking Corporation The Philippines’ EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) has modernised core banking systems across retail, SME, and corporate operations. The initiative is expected to help the bank deliver improved financial services to over …

Philippines seeks ASEAN support on maritime security

The Philippines is hosting a three-day dialogue to seek cooperation from ASEAN member countries on maritime security amid the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. About 100 Southeast Asian foreign policy experts, government officials, and next …

Philippines condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on research vessel

Philippine officials condemned the Chinese coast guard for using a water cannon against Filipino fishing boats conducting research near Sandy Cay in the South China Sea, damaging a vessel and endangering crew. China blamed the Philippines, claiming illegal …

Philippines’ insurance penetration grows to 1.89% in Q1 2025: IC

The overall insurance penetration in the Philippines grew to 1.89% in Q1 2025 from 1.78% in Q1 2024, while insurance density rose by 13.4% year-on-year to PHP1,094.94 per capita (from PHP965.56), acco...

China and the Philippines trade accusations over ship collision

Only 183 in Guam, CNMI voted in Philippines' first online-only overseas voting

Of the 2,179 Filipino voters that registered in Guam and the CNMI's Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, only 183 or 8.4% cast their vote online for the 2025 Philippine midterm elections. The paltry voter turnout was widespread for the first ever online-only …

Philippines: Marcos Jr asks entire cabinet to resign

In a way, it creates a single "pain point", and makes a reshuffle more efficient. It's also sends a bold message public officials, whose salaries are directly paid by Filipino taxpayers: "Shape up, or ship out."

Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon, 'sideswiped' govt vessel

Philippines: Marcos Jr asks entire cabinet to resign

In a way, it creates a single "pain point", and makes a reshuffle more efficient. It's also sends a bold message public officials, whose salaries are directly paid by Filipino taxpayers: "Shape up, or ship out."