World Bank: Philippines to post 2nd fastest growth in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to be the second fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia until 2027, according to the World Bank. The Global Economic Prospects June 2025 report showed that the multilateral lender has maintained the 2025 …

Philippines exits EU’s high-risk money laundering list

MANILA, Philippines —  The European Commission has removed the Philippines from its updated list of countries with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regimes, marking a significant milestone in the …

Singapore-based firm betting big on Philippines RE, carbon credit market

MANILA, Philippines — Singapore-based Carbon Sync Ventures is making a bold push into the Philippines, aiming to revolutionize the local carbon credit market and channel billion-dollar investments into renewable power. In an interview with The STAR, Carbon …

Marcos Jr. : Preserve freedom, defend Philippines

MANILA, Philippines —  Filipinos should preserve their rights and freedoms and establish a country worthy of the sacrifices made by heroes, President Marcos said. In his message for the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence, Marcos said freedom is a …

Philippines, Turkey eye joint submarine, surface ship training

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the Republic of Türkiye are looking at possible joint naval training and education events that will boost defense cooperation between the two countries. Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta …

Philippines Signs $700 Million Deal for 12 More FA-50PH Jets from South Korea

By Arun Bishnoi in Aviation, Fighter, Multi-Role, News, Philippines, South Korea June 11, 2025 In early June, the Philippine Department of National Defense signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to buy 12 more FA-50PH light attack aircraft …

Philippines eyes 3,300 MW of wind capacity under new green power auction

INQUIRER.net stock images MANILA, Philippines — The government’s goal of logging the first kilowatt from offshore wind capacity may come to reality with the rollout of the fifth round of the green energy auction (GEA). The Department of Energy said the …

Philippines Independence Day: Everything To Know About History, Date, Significance And More About The Country

Philippines Independence Day is celebrated every year on June 12. It marks a crucial moment in the country's history. The declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. The historic event took place in Kawit, Cavite, where General …

Philippines Independence Day: Explore These Mesmerising Places In The Country

Philippines launches first offshore wind auction with gigawatts up for grabs

The Philippines prioritises fixed-bottom offshore wind farms in first auction although it says ‘door remains open’ for floating Energy secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said the country is prioritising fixed-bottom wind farms as the technology is "ready …