Fintech Salmon Gets $88M Boost for Philippines

Emerging markets financial services firm Salmon has raised $88 million to support its expansion in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines. The raise includes a $60 million drawdown from a three-year $150 million Nordic bond framework agreement— …

Karbon Named a 2025 Great Place to Work® in the U.S., Australia, United Kingdom, and the Philippines

SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karbon, the global leader in accounting practice management software, proudly announces that it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row across the United States, Australia, …

Only 53% of Philippines cement capacity in use

Philippines: Just 53% of domestic cement production capacity is in use, according to Cement Manufacturers of the Philippines president Reinier Dizon, who raised concerns over the long-term sustainability of local producers amid an increase in ‘cheap’ …

Batangas PDLs' artworks for sale at Repertory Philippines' 'ART' run

MANILA, Philippines — This month, outside the REP Eastwood Theater, artworks become the center of attention. The biggest among them is a replica of a white painting — the focus of Yasmina Reza's "ART," which Repertory Philippines (REP) is …

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AIA Philippines Wins at 2025 Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards for Breast Cancer Initiative

AIA’s Hope for the Breast program recognized for purpose-driven innovation and social impact MANILA, Philippines, June 17, 2025 — AIA Philippines, the local arm of Hong Kong-based insurer AIA and formerly Philam Life, has earned bronze at the Asia-Pacific …

Marines Play Hide-and-Shoot in the Philippines

by Jose Campos PALAWAN, Philippines -In the sweltering heat of Palawan, the defenders went to work, one palm frond at a time. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps  and Philippine Marine Corps went to ground, to dig and disguise fighting positions ahead of a …

Fragomen serves Philippines’ economic growth with new Manila office

Fragomen, a US-based provider of immigration services, has announced the opening of a new office in the Philippines. The new base in Manila is aimed at strengthening the firm’s capacity to assist with immigration processes for individuals entering the …

Scarborough Shoal a growing flashpoint between China and Philippines, think tank says

Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea is seen from the International Space Station in October 2015. (NASA) Scarborough Shoal has reemerged as the focal point of tensions between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea, according to a report released …

Salmon Raises $88 Million To Grow Its Business In The Philippines, Sets Up A $150 Million Nordic Bond Framework ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2025 - Salmon Group Ltd ("Salmon"), a leading emerging markets financial services firm, operating a financing company and BSP-regulated bank in the Philippines, announces the completion of a …