Environmental diplomacy in limbo
Whether in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the climate talks were held last month, or the just concluded negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Busan, South Korea, the world has…
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Philippine inflation quickens to 2.5% in November
This comes on the back of higher food prices following the onslaught of powerful typhoons late in the season.
Abducted US vlogger in Philippines Zamboanga del Norte believed dead, body still missing
Elliot Eastman was kidnapped from Sibuco town on October 17 by four armed men posing as officers. He was shot in the leg while resisting, according to police.
Philippine health department defends purchase of ‘wasted’ COVID-19 vaccines: It was an emergency
The statement was in reaction to a Commission on Audit report that flagged the agency for wasting over P11 billion worth of drugs, medicines and medical supplies, including over…
Rising foreign military presence in Philippine waters flagged
The presence of foreign military forces does not contribute to peace or stability as it only contributes to the rising tensions and undermines the government’s national…
Marcos-Duterte feud seen as major economic risk ahead of 2025 elections
Japanese investment bank Nomura noted that the feud is one of several risks to the economy, alongside weaker global growth, rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, and surging…
Offshore gaming operators may have facilitated ex-presidential spokesman’s escape from Philippines
Roque is implicated in the qualified human trafficking case filed against Cassandra Li Ong and several others concerning the alleged illegal activities of the Pogo hub Lucky South…
Philippines, Malaysia to jointly boost search, rescue capabilities in air travel
Under the agreement, the Civil Aviation Authorities of both the Philippines and Malaysia will form a working group among its experts to exchange best practices and develop…
Philippines Apo Reef, 2 others named newest ASEAN heritage parks
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity formally announced the addition of five new parks to its network of topnotch nature reserves and natural parks in the Southeast Asian region late…
Babies to have nationality of Philippine surrogate moms convicted in Cambodia
Based on the informal discussions, Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty said the Cambodian government’s primary concern is the welfare of the children since they are the real…