US in talks to develop Philippine port facing Taiwan
US military involvement in the proposed port in the Batanes islands, less than 200 kilometres from Taiwan, could stoke tensions at a time of growing friction with China.
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Philippines GDP growth projection for ʼ23 cut on global woes
The Marcos administration’s economic team, however, insisted that their goal of 6 percent to 7 percent GDP growth for 2023 was “still achievable.”
Marcos sees non-traditional defence alliances with Europe
While Marcos did not give details on these new military initiatives, his administration has repeatedly asserted Philippines’ sovereignty over West Philippine Sea.
Philippines plans bigger military drills with Australia
Exercise Alon, which is part of Canberra’s flagship biennial international engagement activity, is the largest joint military exercise so far staged by the Philippines and…
What Philippines’ education department should prioritise
The paper says on top of the worsening quality of Philippine public school education, the unsolved shortage of classrooms remains a constant at every school opening.
Philippines strengthens naval ties with US, Japan
The three navies discussed how they may collaborate as partners on various activities, including capability development, training, and subject matter exchanges.
Typhoon Goring now a super typhoon, storm signals up over 19 areas in Luzon — Pagasa
The typhoon packs maximum winds of 185 kilometres per hour near the centre and gusts of 230 kph while moving slowly south-southwest.
US ready to support Philippines in supply missions
The comments from Washington followed the reported presence of a US Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft during a resupply mission last week.
Dealing with a gut issue
According to a survey, over 10.4 percent of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months.
Going abroad? More documents needed, stricter rules to follow for Filipinos starting Sept 3
The authorities explained that it has revised the departure protocols during the 58th Regular Council Meeting to “combat the grave menace of human trafficking.”