The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200-million loan for the Philippines to fund sustainable and climate-resilient public infrastructure projects. The goal of these projects is to promote inclusive growth, create jobs, and improve markets, education, and healthcare in the country. According to ADB, the financing will be used to accelerate the early implementation …
Grab Philippines Activates 4,000 Additional GrabCar Driver-Partners for Holiday Rush In anticipation of the holiday rush, Grab Philippines recently activated an additional 4,000 GrabCar driver-partners to improve service reliability. This move comes as part of Grab’s proactive implementation of mobility solutions aimed at optimizing fleet utilization to guarantee that every GrabCar on the road is …
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s Breakup Causes Spike in Google Searches The recent announcement of the breakup between popular Filipino showbiz loveteam KathNiel—actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla—has caused a surge in searches on Google, with the pair dominating the search trends. The couple shocked the world by officially announcing the end of their real-life …
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Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee received a heartwarming welcome from pageant fans upon her arrival at the airport on Saturday night, November 26. This comes after her successful participation in the 72nd Miss Universe Competition in El Salvador last weekend. During a media conference at the airport, Michelle expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome …
Philippines lawmaker pushes for mental health centers in every region AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has co-authored House Bill (HB) No. 3582, also known as the proposed Mental Health Center Establishment Act, with the aim of addressing the serious concern of mental health issues among Filipinos. In an effort to make mental health care more …
The European Parliament and Council have supported the EU Commission’s proposal to extend the existing EU-Generalized System of Preferences for the Philippines to four years. The GSP+ provides the Philippines zero tariffs on over 6,000 export items. Trade and Industry Secretary, Alfredo E. Pascual, made the announcement at the Pilipinas Conference 2023. Pascual revealed the …
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Digital Fraud Targeting Video Gaming Industry on the Rise in the Philippines A new analysis conducted by TransUnion’s global intelligence network has revealed that the video gaming industry is the most targeted sector for fraudulent digital transactions in the Philippines. The analysis found that in the first half of 2023, more than one in 20 …
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Fitch Ratings Affirms Philippines’ “BBB” Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Philippines’ “BBB” credit rating and maintained a “stable” outlook, citing the country’s declining debt and resilient economy as the basis for their decision. The Philippines has held a BBB sovereign credit rating since December 2017, and Fitch …
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go advocates for more support for freelance workers as the Philippines becomes one of the top remote work hubs in the world based on a recent independent international economic organization study. Go emphasized the importance of remote work and freelancing in providing economic opportunities for Filipinos. He is pushing for the passage …
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Another American Registered Sex Offender (RSO) Barred Entry to the Philippines The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Thursday, Nov. 9, that they have intercepted the entry of American Terry Lyn Spies, 60, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last Nov. 3. This marks the 140th foreign RSO to have been blocked entry to …
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