A recent analysis by Moody’s Ratings has illuminated a critical shortfall in climate financing necessary for East Asian economies like the Philippines to achieve global net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a surge in portfolio investments flowing inward on net basis in September reaching USD1.025 billion—a 92.1 percent increase from August’s USD533.95 million.
PepsiCo is eyeing a competitive position in the alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) market in the Philippines, a sector experiencing a notable shift as consumers seek variety in their beverage choices.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday expressed optimism the Philippines could soon exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, following a recent statement from the international watchdog recognizing the country’s reforms in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing initiatives.
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Teodoro C. Pascua said artificial intelligence could become a powerful engine for transforming Filipino ideas into globally competitive products, provided innovation is matched with stronger protection of intellectual property rights.
The Supreme Court's decision striking down Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 has cast a wide net over the Philippines' fisheries sector, raising questions that reach well beyond the country's waters.
After hours of weather delays, organizers of the Mubadala DC Open postponed the women's singles final between Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula to noon Monday (midnight Tuesday in Manila) to allow the championship match to resume under safer conditions. Play was repeatedly interrupted by rain, forcing officials to suspend action for the safety of players and spectators. World No. 3 and top seed Pegula rallied from an early 3-4 deficit to capture the opening set, 6-4. Eala responded by taking the first game of the second set and built a 2-1 lead before another downpour halted play once again. Organizers said Sunday’s tickets will be honored while 1,000 more will be offered to fans who want to watch the finals.
More deserving young Filipinos from low-income families will get better access to higher education and stable jobs under a new partnership between BDO Foundation and Ateneo de Davao University.