Philippine President Marcos wants ‘stolen’ funds recovered: State Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the recovery of taxpayer money “stolen” by individuals involved in corruption-tainted flood control and infrastructure projects of…
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What local beauty means to the Filipino woman today
Once seen as second to global names, local makeup brands are now confidently leading the conversation.
Corruption rattles Philippine firms more than most of Asia
Beyond corruption, Philippine respondents identified other frictions specific to the region, including electricity, business licensing and permits, and transportation. Tax rates…
All public works projects ‘overpriced’ in Philippine province of Bulacan
Returning to testify in a Senate inquiry on flood control project anomalies, former district engineer Brice Hernandez said this had been the case in his area since 2019.
Philippine stock exchange falls to 6,100 level on flood control, corruption woes
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) tumbled to 6,118.54 by the closing bell, losing 1.55 percent, or 96.29 points.
‘Not just muses:’ Women helped shape Philippine film history
The recent “Pelikula at Pilipina” Gala Night recognitions echoed a larger truth: women have long been the backbone of Philippine cinema.
How Philippine lawmakers make ‘insertions’ even in budget preparation stage
Former Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the Department of Public Works and Highways said that they allowed the insertions in the National Expenditure Program to avoid complications…
Philippines found to have highest financial misreporting rate in region
The problem, the study noted, was that Philippine society tended to place strong emphasis on social reputation despite financial hardship and literacy gaps, making it hard for…
Confronting the Philippine corruption crisis
The writer says: "The public outrage is not just about numbers. It is about the spectacle of a government that appears indistinguishable from a criminal syndicate, looting while…
Philippine President Marcos willing to submit himself to election campaign funds investigation
The issue stemmed from a report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, which alleged that Mr Marcos received P20 million from tycoon Rodulfo Hilot Jr., owner of…