Philippines: Central bank says time to profit on gold

“Our holdings of gold are already excessive,” said Diokno, a former BSP governor. Ideally, he said the precious metal should be anywhere between 8%-12% of the central bank’s reserves, which stood at about $109 billion as of September 2025, the...

PDAX Taps Codex Network to Lower Cost of Philippines Remittances

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox Codex, an Ethereum layer-two network focused on stablecoin payments, has announced a partnership with the Philippine-licensed crypto exchange PDAX. The...

32 Filipino seafarers rescued from wage theft and abuse in Fiji

Thirty-two Filipino seafarers have been rescued from an abusive employer in Fiji after enduring months of underpayment, contract substitution, and delayed wages. According to the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the crew was...

Philippines child nutrition indicators resemble those of poorer nations—PIDS book

MANILA—One in four Filipino children remains stunted despite the Philippines’ move toward upper-middle-income status, underscoring deep inequalities that hinder human development, according to a new book from the Philippine Institute for...

Philippine banks to lead profit growth among regional peers

[LONDON] Philippine banks, helped by robust loans, are poised to deliver the highest net interest income growth among South-east Asian lenders this year. Banks in the Philippines are expected to post an average 11 per cent growth in net interest...

Philippines, Bermuda strengthen data protection

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of the Islands of Bermuda (PrivCom) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster cooperation on personal data protection and...

Nine hours in Manila: How a tourist spent their layover

“Completely possible.” A tourist shared how they managed to explore the Philippine capital during a nine-hour flight layover. A layover is a temporary stop between connecting flights, usually lasting from one to several hours. In a Reddit post on...

GameZone Casino Sets the New Benchmark for Digital Play in the Philippines

Share The landscape of online entertainment in the Philippines is changing fast, and at the center of that evolution stands GameZone Casino—a name now synonymous with secure, seamless, and enjoyable play. Known for its intuitive interface and...

Philippine Army Stands Up Missile Battalion for Territorial Defense Operations

Soldiers from the 1st Land Based Missile System Battery, Philippine Army Artillery Regiment fasten the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) reload fixture to the MRC Payload Deployment System with U.S. Army Soldiers from Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd...

Philippine peso falls to new record low on rate view, outflow

[MANILA] The Philippine peso fell past the key psychological level of 59 per US dollar to an all-time low, putting pressure on the central bank to defend the currency. The peso dropped 0.5 per cent to 59.2 per US dollar on Tuesday (Oct 28), the...

Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM launched in the Philippines with hybrid tech and bold design

JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) officially rolled out its latest compact crossover, the Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM, in a grand launch held on Oct. 21, 2025, at The Cove in Okada Manila. The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM stands out with its bold...

Marcos meets with Vietnam, UN leaders over economy, security issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines...

HONOR Philippines unveils 37th store, launches newest smartphone

OLONGAPO CITY — Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines unveiled its newest HONOR Experience Store in SM City Olongapo Central, in time with the launching of its newest all-angle water-resistant smartphone – the HONOR X7d....

Filipino artists come together to champion children through art

See how art can be a powerful force for advocacy in the PROTEGERI art exhibit as it officially opened its doors on October 18 at The Gallery in Greenbelt 5, Makati. Unlike any of its kind, the PROTEGERI exhibit combines the power of creativity and...

Business, labor groups demand action on graft

MAJOR business and labor groups in the Philippines have banded together to demand stronger government action against corruption, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lead “firmly and fearlessly” in confronting what they described as the...

Philippines looks to buy KF-21 fighter jets

Key Points Korea Aerospace Industries is in talks with the Philippines over potential new fighter jet acquisitions following the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2025. The Philippine Air Force already operates 12 FA-50s and has...

Vietnamese teams shine at Startup Wars 2025

Vietnamese startups are gaining regional attention as university teams take on the role of venture capitalists in Startup Wars 2025, Southeast Asia’s leading venture capital case competition. Organised by Singapore-based TNB Aura, Startup Wars...

Baguio City remains Cordillera’s fastest-growing economy with 5.8% growth in 2024

The City of Pines continues to lead the Cordillera region’s economic expansion, posting a 5.8 percent growth in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority-Cordillera (PSA-CAR). PSA-CAR Chief Statistical Specialist Aldrin Federico Bahit...

ibis Styles relives 50th year of Thrilla in Manila with knockout deals, winning treats

Philstar.com October 28, 2025 | 9:00am MANILA, Philippines — Half a century since the Big Dome roared with the unforgettable Thrilla in Manila, ibis Styles Manila Araneta City brings the fight’s spirit back to life with a month-long celebration of...

Beyond ‘Hiyang’: Filipino Beauty Should Blend ‘Feeling’ with Science — Dermorepubliq

25 MANILA, Philippines – At the first-ever TikTok Beauty Fest Philippines held at Bonifacio Global City, Dermorepubliq led creators, experts, and enthusiasts in deeper conversations on skincare beyond product trends and viral routines. The event...