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...

Through the eyes of Air India crew: Discovering Manila beyond the stopover

For years, India and the Philippines lacked direct air connectivity, which meant that the beautiful archipelago, including its vibrant capital, Manila, often flew under the radar for many Indian travellers. But now, Philippines has opened its...

View from Manila: What challenges await the Philippines as ASEAN chair?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – As Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim formally turned over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the end of the 47th ASEAN Summit on Tuesday,...

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...

Former SpaceX and X employees raise $9 million for Standard Economics, a platform for the unbanked

Evan Jones first encountered the burdensome world of cross-border payments when he tried to send money to his parents in rural Ireland, encountering steep fees and slow processing times. After learning that the problem is even more pronounced for...

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...

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...

How to Build an AI First Bank | Malaysia Banking CxO Roundtable

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox AI is changing banking faster than ever, from how banks detect fraud to how customers interact with apps. In this roundtable moderated by Fintech News Network’s...

itel Super 26 Ultra launches in the Philippines: Flagship features meet smart AI at an unbeatable price

Philstar.com October 28, 2025 | 6:00pm MANILA, Philippines — itel Philippines is set to launch its most advanced smartphone yet—the itel SUPER 26 Ultra—on October 28 on itel’s official TikTok shop, bringing flagship-level features and intelligent...

Sports News | Philippines Gets Recognised by Asian Kho Kho Federation

Singapore City [Singapore], October 28 (ANI): The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho-Kho Association of the Philippines, the national association of the Philippines for the sport, as one of its newest members,...

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...

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...

Anti-trafficking agency mobilizes support for repatriation of Filipinos from Myanmar scam hubs

MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) mobilized its member agencies to assist in the repatriation of 222 Filipinos from Myanmar who were reportedly victims of human trafficking, while also investigating the...

Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos Marks 100 Days With Focus on Jobs, Local Business

Gov. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos marked her first 100 days in office by renewing her push to strengthen jobs and small businesses across Ilocos Norte, saying progress comes when people are given the tools to build better lives. Under the Politiko’s...

A bottle of dish soap and a sea of lies: The Philippines' 'cyanide' charade

China Coast Guard vessel Chigua patrols in the South China Sea, on Aug 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The recent theatrical performance staged by the Philippine military in the South China Sea represents a classic case of the guilty party loudly accusing...

Bureaucrat capitalism: the business of governance and the governance of business

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Filipino political life, it seems, isn’t complete without government corruption. According to the Philippine Institute of Development Studies, the country loses anywhere from P700 billion to P1.4 trillion annually to corruption...

Eastern Communications, Cybersecurity Experts Raise Awareness on Rising Cyberthreats in the Philippines

Snapshot from Eastern Communications’ latest Thoughts on Tech vodcast episode with host Justin Quirino and guest speaker Colonel Francel Padilla, Spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) As artificial intelligence becomes more...

Ecstatic Jerusalem banking on home support in title defense at 'Thrilla 2' show

October 28, 2025 | 4:05pm MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxing champion Melvin Jerusalem is relishing the opportunity to defend the World Boxing Council strawweight championship at home, as he takes on Siyakholwa Kuse Wednesday at the Thrilla in...

Sabah engineers attend CAFEO 43 in Philippines

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram The delegates from IEM Sabah at the the 43rd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO 43), held in Clark, Philippines. KOTA KINABALU (Oct 28): The Institution of...

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...