Philippine GDP seen on steady growth path in 2025, 2026: ADB

MANILA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Robust domestic demand, coupled with subdued inflation, is expected to support Philippine economic growth this year and next, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday. In its Asian...

Pheilix Technologies Shanghai, Metro Goldrich Construction launch EV chargers in Manila

Philstar.com September 30, 2025 | 10:30am MANILA, Philippines — The future of sustainable mobility in the Philippines is now within reach, as Pheilix Technologies Shanghai, a global leader in holistic electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, and...

Mrs. Universe Philippines Pacific 2025 Jenny Ortega aims to uplift older women

Jenny Mercado Ortega, Mrs. Universe Philippines Pacific 2025. Photo from her Facebook page. Jenny Mercado Ortega, recently crowned Mrs. Universe Philippines-Pacific 2025, hoped that her journey in pageantry will inspire not just young girls, but...

Viber strengthens Philippine team toward ‘glocalization’

Rakuten Viber has found a strong base in the Philippines, where millions of people use the app for daily messaging and calls. While the company has been around in the country for more than ten years, it is now taking another step to show how...

ADB keeps Philippine growth forecast for 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines this year, while trimming its projection for 2026, amid heightened global uncertainty. However, ADB said the country remains a “bright...

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in south-east Asia has risen to more than 30, as heavy rains continued to lash the region. In Vietnam, authorities said 19 people had been killed, with 21 still missing, making it the most devastating storm to...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1.CALLS GROW FOR PROPER REFORM OF ELECTION LAW -- THE JAKARTA POST Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as prodemocracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1.CALLS GROW FOR PROPER REFORM OF ELECTION LAW -- THE JAKARTA POST Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as prodemocracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put...

Philippines declines a spot in economic freedom index

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE Philippines slipped one spot in a global index on economic freedom, despite improvements in some areas, according to the Canada-based think tank Fraser Institute. The country ranked 62nd out of 165...

Filipino, Laotian, Cambodian, and Indonesian Medical Student Gap

The landscape of medical education in the United States has long faced challenges concerning diversity and representation. Recent findings highlight a significant gap in the enrollment of students from certain Asian backgrounds. A study titled...

AMRO projects 5.6% growth for Philippines in 2025, urges reforms

The Philippine economy is expanding steadily, supported by strong domestic consumption and a resilient labour market, though growth is slower than pre-COVID levels, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said after its September 2–19,...

Philippines emerges as key player in Asia-Pacific sustainable finance market, says ING

The Philippines is emerging as a strategic player in Asia-Pacific’s fast-growing sustainable finance market, according to ING’s latest Sustainable Finance Pulse, as global issuance held steady at $852 billion in the first half of 2025 despite...

Philippines suffer tens of millions of dollars in damage from successive storms

Hanoi (VNA) - Tropical storm Mitag and super typhoon Ragasa, which battered the Philippines this month, have caused an estimated 1.38 billion PHP (around 24 million USD) in damage and losses to the country's agricultural sector, the Department of...

ADB trims growth outlook for developing Asia and Pacific amid new global trade environment

MANILA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points for this year and next, respectively, amid the emergence of a new global trade...

Dozens killed in Vietnam, Philippines

A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said yesterday, as a weakened storm Bualoi crossed into neighbouring Laos. The typhoon battered small islands in...

40 die as typhoon batters Vietnam, Philippines

HANOI: A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said on Monday, as a weakened storm Bualoi crossed into neighbouring Laos. The typhoon battered small...

A salute to Filipina ‘agripreneurs’

DA-AFID; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK ACCOUNT The life of a farmer is never easy. In the Philippines, where agriculture contributes 7.5% to GDP, farmers remain one of the most under-appreciated and marginalized groups. The...

[OPINION] Thai jeepney for the Philippines?

Will we keep forcing a modernization plan that most drivers cannot afford, or will we adapt — and give Filipinos a future they can actually breathe in? Every morning in Metro Manila, thousands of jeepney drivers climb into vehicles that are older...

Hope on the Menu: Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation and Max’s Restaurant North America Partner to Build Seven Starter Classrooms in Remote Philippine Communities

The starter classrooms to be constructed will provide safe, dignified learning spaces, helping to break the cycle of poverty and uplift entire communities. Manila, Philippines—The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation is excited to announce that, in...

GTBA-ONEKLIK Travel Sale Expo 2025 opens more gateways for Filipinos to travel the world!

The third edition of the Travel Sale Expo (TSE) concluded its highly anticipated run last September 26–28, 2025, at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall, once again cementing its reputation as the country’s premier travel fair. Organized by the Global...