Tag: Philippines
Philippines ranks 3rd happiest, most optimistic in the world
The Philippines claimed third spot among the happiest and most optimistic countries in the world.
Gallup International’s 41st annual global year-end poll showed that 86 % of Filipinos answered that they were happy, two percent...
SWS survey shows record high 96% of Filipinos welcome 2018 with hope
Nearly all Filipinos are welcoming the New Year with hope, instead of fear, based on the latest survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
The 96% score is considered the highest since the question was...
Philippine Stock Exchange CEO bullish on stock market in 2018
The local stock market ended 2017 on a record high and is expected for another strong year in 2018 as the country undertakes new initiatives to attract more investors.
“In 2017, the market did very...
Jacob Ang is Asia’s best in Karting Championship in Macau
Jacob Ang of the Philippines beat the best of Asia and won the overall crowns in the Formula 125 Sr. Open and the X30 SR classes of the Asian Karting Open Championship at the...
DMX Comvalenoz, Neil Rey Garcia Llanes star in Asia’s Got Talent Grand Finals
The Philippines' shines once again on the Asian entertainment stage.
Filipino dance crew DMX Comvalenoz finished runner-up in this year’s edition of Asia’s Got Talent.
During the grand finals held in Singapore, Indonesian illusionist The Sacred...
Asian Development Bank raises Philippine growth forecast in 2017/18
The Asian Development Bank has upgraded the Philippines growth outlook this year from 6.5% to 6.7% and from 6.7% to 6.8% in 2018.
The Manila-based ADB said strong household consumption, manageable inflation and infrastructure investment...
Philippines wins Fitch credit rating upgrade, vote of confidence on economic reforms
Fitch Ratings raised the Philippines’ sovereign rating by one level, from BBB- to BBB, with a stable outlook, amid favorable economic conditions and planned tax reform.
The upgrade of the Philippines' sovereign rating is important...
Jannie Loudette Alipo-on wins Miss Tourism International Crown
Miss Philippines Jannie Loudette Alipo-on was crowned Miss Tourism International 2017/2018 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
The Filipino beauty beat 47 other contestants to win the title.
Jannie joins fellow Filipina international titleholders Karen Ibasco 2017 Miss...
Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters arrives in Manila to promote the Philippines
South African beauty Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017 is in the country to show the world why "Its More Fun in the Philippines."
She's here to take part in the Department of Tourism's four-day Miss...
Philippines still a sweet spot for international investors
The Philippines remains a key investment destination in Asia. At the Euromoney Philippine Investment Forum, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the country is still an attractive investment destination since...
Filipinos rally behind Rachel Peters for giving her best in Miss Universe 2017
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Rachel Peters may have not won the country's fourth Miss Universe title, but she won the hearts of Filipinos for giving her all in the most prestigious global beauty pageant held in Las Vegas.
On...
American Idol’s Simon Fuller picks Pinoy-Brit Bailey May for new pop group Now United
Filipino-British singer Bailey May has been selected to become a member of a international pop group called Now United.
Created by Simon Fuller, the mastermind behind American Idol as well as the former manager of...
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
