World Bank prepares $2.75-B lending program for Philippines in 2026

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE WORLD BANK is committed to extending around $2.75 billion in loans to the Philippines for fiscal year 2026. In an e-mail interview, World Bank Country Director for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Zafer …

Envision Energy signs turbines contract for Libmanan wind project in Philippines

Envision Energy has signed a turbine supply agreement with Vietnam’s PC1 Group for the Libmanan Wind Power Project in Camarines Sur, the Philippines.   The contract includes the provision of 58.5MW wind turbine generators by Envision Energy.   Aboitiz …

Philippines to back Cambodia’s rice export diversification strategy

The Philippines will support Cambodia in its strategy to attain the diversification of rice exports, according to a statement released by its Department of Agriculture (DAP). The statement, by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P Tiu Laurel Jr, following the …

Frei yearns to bring more pride to Philippines

THERE's no such thing as too late in pursuing one's dreams. Alan Frei, one of the four Filipino foreign curlers who made a historic mark in the 9th Asian Winter Games after scoring a huge upset against South Korea, 5-3, last Friday in Harbin, China …

Philippines looks to Malaysia's model to revive auto parts industry

Sharika Enterprises enters India, Brazil & Philippines’ SCADA/ADMS market with joint venture

Sharika Enterprises Limited, a prominent name in India’s power and energy sector, has announced a significant milestone with the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Brazil’s SPIN Engenharia De Automacao Ltda and the Philippines-based Nayon …

Philippines. Germany to fortify military ties

THE Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to strengthen their military ties to address the security challenges around the world, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Affairs Office chief Col. …

S&P: Philippines banks face risks amid shifts in US policies

Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star February 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks, alongside their regional counterparts, are bracing for heightened volatility this year as shifting trade policies in the US under President Donald …

Uy revives proposal to manage Philippines air traffic

Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star February 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy is taking another shot with his P30-billion proposal to manage the country’s air traffic, this time backed up by Spain’s controller …

JTI ranks second in list of top employers in Philippines

The Philippine Star February 18, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The local unit of global tobacco company JTI made it to the list of top employers in the Philippines for the fourth straight year, achieving its highest score ever to land at second …