DP World Eyes Setting Up an Industrial Park in the Philippines

DP World Eyes Setting Up an Industrial Park in the Philippines

Dubai-based logistics firm DP World has expressed interest to establish an industrial park in the Philippines. This development occurred during the meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and DP World group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem...
Accelerated Climate Change Agenda Added in PDP 2023-2028

Accelerated Climate Change Agenda Added in PDP 2023-2028

An entire chapter on climate change was recently added to the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, entitled “Chapter 15: Accelerate Climate Action and Strengthen Disaster Resilience.” The chapter identified the goal for communities, institutions and the...
Philippine Government Pushing for Defense Modernization

Philippine Government Pushing for Defense Modernization

In 2023, the Philippine government allocated a total of PHP 45 billion (USD 814.5 million) for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP), which is PHP 6 billion (USD 108.6 million) more than the amount allocated in 2022. This includes PHP 27.5...