manila

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In the Philippines, infrastructure firm Actis owns a stake in a giant solar-and-battery project being built a few hours’ drive north of Manila.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Close to 2,000 Filipino workers and their dependents were flown back to Manila as of 23 March, according to the government.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Hundreds of transport workers in the Philippines' capital Manila have gone on strike over rising fuel costs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Asian markets enjoyed a positive start, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Seoul, Taipei and Manila all up, though the gains were pared as the morning wore on.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

A little delay on the trip to Manila.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham