Economy
Philippines' GDP growth accelerated to 7.6% in 2022
But expansion for final quarter of year slowed to 7.2%
Philippines
Materials
Philippines' SteelAsia to build $2bn plant with China's Baowu
Project seen feeding country's infrastructure drive and 'spawning new industries'
Inflation
Marcos calls Philippine food inflation an 'emergency situation'
President signals need for more imports to stem price rises
Telecommunication
Philippines' $150m undersea cable network to be completed in April
Tourist hubs on many islands to have better internet connections
Travel & Leisure
China resumes overseas group tours, excludes Japan
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines among those receiving such Chinese travelers
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye first 2-plus-2 meeting in 7 years by spring
Allies set for discussions on joint defense guidelines focused on China
Politics
Philippines gets ready for Muslim Mindanao autonomy by 2025
Disarming rebels, budget management remain issues for Manila
Davos 2023
South China Sea keeps Philippines' Marcos up 'night and day'
President tells Davos he is not taking sides on U.S.-China rivalry
Society
Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa cleared of tax evasion
Journalist still appealing libel conviction, fighting government lawsuits
Davos 2023
Davos returns to normal form for 1st time since COVID
South Korean and Philippine leaders to attend, China to send Liu He
Society
Philippine SIM registration drive 'on track' despite bumpy opening
Nearly 10% of 170m cards registered, but concerns over data privacy remain
Food & Beverage
Japan's Ikinari Steak debuts in Philippines after struggling in U.S.
Affordable eatery chain looks to rebound with first location in Southeast Asia
Economy
Marcos plans Philippine wealth fund 'soft launch' at Davos
President's Switzerland trip won't revive issue of ill-gotten riches, official says
Opinion
China will need more than promises to sway Marcos from U.S. turn
Philippine president's trip to Beijing yields no breakthroughs on key issues
South China Sea
Philippine court voids oil exploration pact involving China
Decision brings other proposed agreements into doubt
Transportation
Tunnel digging begins for Japan-backed Manila subway line
Philippine's first subway aims to reduce capital's crippling traffic congestion
Politics
Marcos sacks Philippine military chief in surprise move
Retiring general replaces Bacarro, who was expected to serve until August 2025
Trade
Marcos snags $22.8bn in investment pledges on China trip
South China Sea dispute takes center stage in state visit to Beijing
Inflation
Philippine December inflation at 14-year high as food prices jump
Latest data supports expectations of more rate hikes by central bank
South China Sea
Xi tells Marcos that China is ready to restart oil exploration talks
Philippine leader stresses cooperation amid South China Sea feud
