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BUSINESSAug 7Employers Confederation of the Philippines statement on the recent National Capital Region wage hikeAn Employers Confederation has issued a statement regarding a recent wage hike in the National Capital Region. This addresses changes in labor policy and its economic implications.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 7Beyond call centres? Philippines reopens Manila for outsourcing edgeThe Philippines is reopening Metro Manila to new outsourcing hubs as it tries to defend its place in the global services market and win more complex work from multinational companies. Officials, industry executives and property analysts say the move could help the country compete for higher-value offshore functions – from software engineering and finance to healthcare documentation, data work and AI-related services – by making more modern, incentive-eligible office space available in the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 5S & P says preemptive measures to shield Philippines from super El Niño S&P reports on preemptive measures being taken to protect the Philippines from the effects of a "super El Niño." This suggests efforts to mitigate the potential economic and societal impacts of a severe natural weather event.bworldonline.com · Philippines
WORLDAug 5France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security optionsFrance’s offer to share nuclear expertise with the Philippines could potentially boost Manila’s long-term energy security, as analysts say any push to revive nuclear power in the country would have to overcome safety and governance concerns. Marie Fontanel, the outgoing French ambassador to the Philippines, said last week that France was ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila, while deepening defence cooperation, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Her remarks came just after...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Tennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crownAlex Eala rallies past top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit final, while Taylor Fritz beats teen Rafael Jodar.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 3Mexico palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565 – Macomb DailyMexican palm wine has served as a cultural and culinary link to the Philippines for centuries, dating back to 1565. This highlights a historical connection through food and beverage.macombdaily.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?The Philippines’ latest push for seabed rights in the South China Sea could complicate its efforts as this year’s Asean chair to build regional consensus, analysts say, adding another layer of complexity to already slow-moving talks on a code of conduct for the disputed waterway. On July 28, Manila delivered an official presentation of its partial submission on its extended continental shelf in waters the Philippines considered its territory to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 3Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China SeaUkraine’s use of cheap, adaptable drones to slow Russia’s military advance has become a model for countries looking to modernise their armed forces, with the Philippines the latest to explore what defence lessons it can learn from Kyiv. Some analysts see a proposed drone partnership with Ukraine as a potential game changer for Manila, offering a short cut to more agile, asymmetric capabilities as tensions persist in the South China Sea. Others are more cautious, urging the Philippines to first...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2Philippines defends efforts to put China - linked education programmes under more scrutinyThe Philippines is defending its increased scrutiny of China-linked education programs, highlighting ongoing national policy discussions and international relations.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 2More scrutiny needed for China - linked education programs , Philippines saysThe Philippines is calling for increased scrutiny of education programs linked to China, indicating potential concerns regarding their influence or operations. This highlights a foreign policy and national security issue for the Philippines.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
WORLDJul 29EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’The European Union’s upgraded partnership with the Philippines signals the bloc’s aim to diversify its Indo-Pacific strategy beyond trade into the security arena. Such a move shows Brussels is seeking a larger role in a region where maritime disputes and challenges to the rules-based order could damage its extensive interests, according to analysts. On Friday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how Helberg sees itThe struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the third part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his State of the Nation address in Manila on Monday to staunchly defend a proposed...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military - will it be ‘a career killer’?The Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand a programme that allows civilian professionals with specialised skills, such as scientists, engineers, doctors and lawyers, to join the military as commissioned officers...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Philippines pushes AI hub , gas , and nuclear to boost investmentThe Philippines is promoting an AI hub, gas, and nuclear energy to attract more investment. This signifies a national strategy for economic growth and diversification.eco-business.com · China
POLITICSJul 27Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loomPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high rice prices, while pledging to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has battered his administration. But while analysts said the one-and-a-half-hour speech addressed issues Filipinos had expected Marcos to confront, they questioned how the government could afford the handouts and why he announced no austerity or...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 27Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terracesLimited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 26Gov . Pillen Leading Nebraska Trade Mission to Japan , PhilippinesGovernor Pillen is leading a Nebraska trade mission to Japan and the Philippines. This initiative aims to foster international business relationships.klin.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 26Oman , Philippines push investment corridorOman and the Philippines are working to promote an investment corridor between their countries. This initiative aims to foster economic cooperation and investment opportunities.omanobserver.om · Oman
MILITARYJul 26US and Japan join Philippines for South China Sea military drillsThe United States and Japan are participating in joint military exercises with the Philippines in the South China Sea.yahoo.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.standard.net.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second dayasiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 24Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates science - led approach to sustainable food operations through factory tourAjinomoto Philippines showcased its science-led strategies for sustainable food operations during a factory tour. This highlights the company's commitment to environmentally responsible business practices.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 24Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?A potent cocktail of domestic and international political headwinds continues to weigh on the Philippines’ economic recovery, even as inflation eased in June. Economists point to turmoil in the Senate and a recent corruption scandal that rocked the nation as internal shackles holding back an already fragile economy reeling from energy shocks and extreme weather. Dutch financial think tank ING said in a recent report that political uncertainties compounded the Philippines’ economic pressures...South China Morning Post