Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 23, 2023

Marcos pitches ‘New Philippines’ plan with nod to father’s rule

The president must steer one of Asia’s best-performing economies amid a bleak global outlook and significant domestic challenges.

Asia Pacific Jun 2, 2023

As Asia strives to spur births, Philippines wants fewer babies

The government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned that the country can’t achieve broad economic success without addressing demographic challenges.

Asia Pacific Mar 23, 2023

U.S. to gain military access in north Philippines near Taiwan

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that the sites will be identified once formalized with the U.S.

Asia Pacific Dec 13, 2022

Crumbling nuclear plant may fuel Philippines after 36-year delay

A nuclear plant the size of the one in Bataan operating near peak capacity would have generated about 5% of the Philippines’ power needs last year.

World Oct 5, 2022

Nursing shortage sparks bidding war as countries vie for talent

No nation is better prepared to help the world staff up its hospitals and clinics than the Philippines, the single biggest exporter of nurses.

Business / Tech Sep 6, 2022

Billionaire bets on renewables in biggest 2022 Philippine IPO

Enrique Razon made his fortune operating ports and running casinos. His next target is the country’s nascent renewables industry.

Asia Pacific Jul 8, 2022

Marcos Jr.’s big promises to Philippines face economic reality

The government lacks the fiscal space to allow tax concessions, or spend big on building bridges, roads and ports after racking up debt to help cushion the impact of the pandemic.

Asia Pacific Apr 29, 2022

One woman is trying to prevent the revival of a Marcos dynasty

Leni Robredo is attracting some of the biggest pre-election crowds in decades, but the question is whether the groundswell of support for her is too little, too late.