Andreo Calonzo

The Philippine central bank is widely expected to deliver its third interest rate cut this year with inflation under control.

The Philippine central bank lowered its policy rate by a quarter point for the third straight meeting, after inflation stayed on target and economic growth slowed.

The Philippine Stock Exchange plans to introduce trading of global depositary receipts in the first quarter of next year, in an effort to lure demand from local investors seeking better equity returns offshore.

The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippine equities are poised for a turnaround after notching the steepest drop in Asia since Donald Trump’s election win, with higher domestic spending expected to boost earnings.

The US secured ties with key Asian allies Japan and the Philippines ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with President Joe Biden expressing optimism that a trilateral alliance will continue.

More than one million people joined a rally in the Philippine capital organized by a religious group opposing moves in Congress to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, in what is likely a show of force to stun her critics.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s satisfaction rating tumbled in December to its lowest since he started his term in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations survey.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said attempts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte are ill-timed, as lawmakers will be busy ahead of the midterm elections in May.

The Philippine military said a “foreign power” could be attempting to map out the Southeast Asian nation, following the arrest of a suspected Chinese spy last week and the recovery of several drones in its waters.