Philippines to donate $100,000 in humanitarian aid to Turkey quake victims
According to Speaker Romualdez, the money also counts as a symbol of gratitude for helping when Typhoon Haiyan ravaged parts of the country.
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Philippines-Japan VFA agreement possible if it won’t raise tensions over West Philippine Sea: Marcos
Having studied the issue, he also said a Visiting Forces Agreement with Japan might help the Philippines protect its maritime territory.
Philippines should ‘protect itself’ in case of conflict in Taiwan: Marcos
Tensions have continued to mount between China and Taiwan, a potential flashpoint near the Philippines’ sea border in the north.
Philippines to consider tripartite defence proposal with Japan, US
The proposed trilateral defence and security agreement was among the issues discussed during Marcos’ bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.
Giving up some needs: How the poor deal with high inflation
Based on data from the Philippine central bank, 18.6 million or 70 per cent of households do not have savings as of the last quarter of 2022, and were essentially living…
Marcos in Tokyo to sign defence, infrastructure deals
Japan, which invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II, has recently inked similar pacts with Britain and Australia.
Drivers face up to P10,000 penalty under NCR’s unified traffic ticket system
Traffic fines or penalties would be uniform across Metro Manila under the new scheme, which is still enforcing existing traffic rules and regulations.
Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions
The disaster relief deal with Tokyo is seen as a possible precursor to establishing an agreement that would allow Japan's Self-Defence Force to deploy to the Philippines more…
Let’s revitalise Philippine-Japan business partnerships: President Marcos
Marcos hopes that the deals and discussions that would happen during his visit would play a crucial role in the Philippines’ economic transformation.
Philippines jobless rate inched up to 4.3% in Dec 2022
In December, there were 2.2 million working-age Filipinos who were available for work and were actively looking for jobs, 43,000 more than the 2.18 million jobseekers in November.