President Marcos ‘taking proper steps in defending’ West Philippine Sea: Former foreign secretary
In an address, President Marcos said that tensions in the South China Sea were 'the most complex geopolitical situation in the world'.
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7-day strike vs jeepney ban set in Metro Manila, regions
The Transportation Secretary appealed to transport groups to have a dialogue with the concerned government agencies before deciding on a strike.
Pandemic spawns small businesses that are here to stay
The story of “The Croissant Lady” is among the multitude of people whose businesses were able to take form during one of the most tumultuous times in history.
Food inflation in Philippines’ ‘sari-sari’ stores higher at 15.62%
Of the food items in these neighbourhood retail stores, vegetables, tubers, cooking bananas and pulses posted the highest inflation rate at 22.45 percent.
Fixing sorry state of the Philippines’ aviation
For the sake of efficiency and safety, radical changes must be made both in the prevailing systems and in the mindsets of the people.
Philippines’ RCEP entry to boost trade ties with China
On February 21, the Philippines became the last signatory member to ratify the trade pact, involving 15 economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
‘Welcome to China’ greets Philippine Coast Guard aircraft over disputed shoal
The incident triggered a diplomatic protest from the Philippine side and threats of invoking the country’s mutual defense pact with the United States.
Holding onto hope: What the ICC probe means to a drug war victim’s mother
Referring to the Supreme court, “It’s like they put a period at the end of paper saying, ‘it’s dismissed’,” said the mother of one victim.
Philippines, Australia explore doing joint patrols in West Philippine Sea
The possibility of the Philippines and Australia holding joint patrols comes on the heels of similar discussions between Manila and Washington about conducting joint coast guard…
Philippine’s senate ratifies RCEP with more than two-thirds voting for it
The Philippines is the last country to ratify the pact among the five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and five other countries.