Philippine Army plans to acquire mid-range missiles for defence
Beijing has called for the withdrawal of the missiles from the Philippines, whose stay has been extended since the exercises, saying that the deployment had “intensified…
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Measuring the middle class
Whatever one’s intentions or expectations, a social science analysis of Philippine progress entails statistical measurement of social classes.
Canada helps Philippines in seaboard watch
Called Operation Bantay Lawud (Sea Guardian), the mission aimed to combat IUU fishing in the western Pacific, as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
A decade later, Filipino family of artists exhibit together again
Curated by Nilo Ilarde, “To See A Landscape As It Is” in Silverlens Manila is their first group exhibition since exhibiting collectively 10 years ago, also in Silverlens’…
Sovereignty, accountability, and hope: Key Philippine stories of 2024
From defending its territorial waters in the West Philippine Sea to tackling domestic issues and challenges overseas, the Philippines faced a tumultuous 2024.
Philippine National Police partners with TikTok vs online scams, exploitation
The PNP did not specify the terms of the “partnership” but the Anti-Cybercrime Group's public information officer Lt. Wallen Mae Arancillo told reporters on Thursday that it…
Philippines eyes deal with India, Pakistan on rice imports
Under the proposed arrangement, Pakistan will export to the Philippines up to one million MT of rice annually, equivalent to about 25 percent of the latter’s rice import…
Philippine government asked to recalibrate tobacco tax rate to prevent spread of illicit trade
An international economist said the ideal taxation system is one that raises the necessary revenues in the least damaging fashion possible.
House OKs bill that lets foreigners lease land in Philippines for 99 years
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that would extend up to 99 years, from the current 50, the period in which private land can be…
Rainy Christmas seen in most of Philippines due to northeast monsoon
The state weather bureau, however, stated that no new tropical cyclones are expected to develop in the country until next week, based on its current forecast.