Washington and Manila to discuss what the US might do on new bases
The Philippines last week identified four more military bases that the US may access amid shared concerns about China’s growing might.
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Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila jumps from 4.4% to 6.5%
For comparison, the positivity rate benchmark of the World Health Organization is five percent.
US warship cruises near China outpost in West Philippine Sea
China on April 10 assailed the entry of the US warship into waters it claims in the South China Sea.
Philippines and US to stage their biggest-ever military exercise from Tuesday
The 18-day exercise between Manila and Washington dubbed “Balikatan,” a Tagalog term for “shoulder-to-shoulder” will involve more than 17,000 troops.
Philippines amid looming US-China conflict
Although the government faces a difficult task as it manoeuvers between the interests of the two superpowers, thre is an opportunity in the crisis.
Rice prices expected to rise in Philippines, warns official
The surge in the global prices of inputs, such as fertilizer, low buffer stock makes it impossible to keep prices low, he said.
India’s milk imports soar as disease hits local cattle stock
Farmers are wrestling with a double whammy: a lethal condition called lumpy skin disease in their cows and a drawdown in market-ready cattle stock after the coronavirus pandemic…
Philippines’ Naia terminals ready for influx of 2 million passengers
To avoid overcrowding, airport authorities were asked to allow the airlines to open check-in counters earlier without being charged additional fees.
Philippines and China to meet in May for joint oil, gas search ‘preparatory talks’
Delegates from Manila and Beijing are set to convene to discuss the contentious agreement involving maritime territories within the Philippines’ 370-kilometer exclusive…
Manny Villar tops list of Filipino billionaires in Forbes’ world’s richest list
Real estate mogul Manuel Villar Jr is the 232nd richest person in the world, according to the tally by Forbes.