Philippines policymakers brace for economic oil shock
A senior economist noted that Philippines’ energy mix is secondly dominated by oil, and elevated global energy prices are likely to impact more than 50 per cent of their power…
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Philippines’ Covid-19 cases rising but surge still preventable: Dept of Health
According to its latest data, the one-week growth rate of new cases rose to 176 on June 17 from 103 the previous week, the highest recorded since February.
‘Silent epidemic:’ Risk of fatty liver disease rising among Filipinos
On one side of the room, the gym owner's wife runs the town’s only café.
Japan offers strategic aid to Philippines
Tokyo will help Manila develop its own military-industrial complex.
Norway eyes offshore wind farms in Philippines
Offshore wind energy would be a great opportunity for Philippines, said Norwegian Ambassador Bjorn Jahnsen.
Marcos Jr.’s foreign policy: A new era?
Just weeks following his election victory, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is signaling that his foreign policy will be neither one of strategic subservience to the West nor driven by…
Philippines protests ‘illegal’ return of over 100 Chinese vessels at Julian Felipe Reef
The Department of Foreign Affairs stressed that the reef is “within the territorial sea of relevant high tide features in the Kalayaan Island Group, including Chigua Reef,”…
Philippines facing shortage of cybersecurity talent: Study
The staff shortage, the study noted, could lead to oversights in process and procedures; failure to be aware of all threats in the network; and lack of time to conduct proper risk…
World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns
The report follows the latest UN climate assessment, which warned that humanity must drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions or face increasingly catastrophic changes to the…
Duterte’s successor needs to change spending priorities: Study
The study said the next administration will need to focus on issues such as supporting Filipino workers who were hit by the health and economic impacts of the pandemic.