Spies exploit domestic law gaps
The Department of Justice says the Philippines lacks a specific law criminalizing foreign interference, citing gaps in existing espionage laws as lawmakers…
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BSP: foreign investments plunge 44.1 percent in July
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell by 44.1 percent year on year to $689 million in July, bringing the seven-month total to $4.07…
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SC eases rules for recognition of foreign divorce
The Supreme Court simplifies the process for Filipinos seeking judicial recognition of foreign divorces, removing the need to prove applicable foreign laws and…
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Phl foreign reserves fall to lowest level since 2023 in September
Preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday evening showed GIR settling at $99.997 billion at end-September, down from…
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Thailand rethinks its welcome for foreign investment
Thailand is tightening oversight of foreign-linked businesses, property ownership and visas as tourist islands face growing concerns over foreign influence and…
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Nvidia CEO Apology on AI Data Centers Unacceptable
Host governments should step in to protect their citizens by promulgating laws and regulatory procedures to control this type of blind foreign arrogance and…
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ADB: Pax Silica gains may take more than two years
‘Foreign direct investment, depending on what it is, can take several years to build and construct. Now, there’s job creation in the building and construction…
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NBI fears foreign meddling during ’28 polls
The NBI is investigating suspected foreign-linked online influence operations that could manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2028 elections, while senators…
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DILG streamlines foreign travel approval for local officials
The DILG has delegated the approval of certain foreign travel requests of local officials and employees to regional, provincial and city directors under a…
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ASEAN enjoys investors’ trust, logs $243.9-B FDI
The ASEAN region logged $200 billion in foreign investment for the fifth time, reflecting investor confidence in Southeast Asia and helping investors plan for…
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Philippine foreign investments dropped 23.8 percent in Q1
Foreign direct investment net inflows into the Philippines fell 23.8 percent to $3.42 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp decline in equity…
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Phl pushes diversified foreign policy
The Philippines is strengthening security and economic partnerships while diversifying global ties as it pursues an independent foreign policy.
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Philippine foreign reserves rise to $104.8 billion in August
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) rose to $104.8 billion at the end of August, up from July’s 1.5-year low, as higher gold prices and income…
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Democracy activist pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion charges that could lead to a life sentence under the national security law.
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Man charged for trying to pass military intel
He then ‘provided, or attempted to provide, information obtained in Ukraine to individuals he believed were acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services.’
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BSP briefs stakeholders on foreign exchange regulations
The BSP briefed 260 public and private-sector stakeholders on Philippine foreign exchange regulations, covering FX derivatives, interest rate swaps, market…
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Foreign investments surge 68.2% in Q2
Manufacturing accounted for P78.81 billion, or 68.4 percent of total foreign investment pledges on projects approved in this year’s second quarter.
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