US President Trump’s ‘kind’ tariffs: Harshest burden falls on Asia
In Mr. Trump's most ambitious economic policy that he said will make America wealthy again, he announced a tariff of 10 percent on all goods coming into America from anywhere in…
Philippines
Joint Philippine, US Marines exercise kicks off in province of Maguindanao Norte
Brig. Gen. Romulo Quemado II, 1st Philippine Marine Brigade commander, said 480 Philippine and 45 US Marine personnel and other security forces were participating in the extensive…
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief to soldiers: Plan for action in case of Taiwan invasion
Beijing, which did not rule out the usage of force to put Taiwan under its control, on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to surround Taipei, aimed at practicing…
Philippines not ready for 7.7-magnitude quake similar to Myanmar
According to a preview of a special report by the risk assessment and consultancy firm PSA Philippines Consultancy Inc. PSA: In 2019, at least 52,000 may die and 500,000 others…
Philippine central bank sees March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%
Higher electricity rates and rising prices of fish and meat are putting upward pressure on consumer prices.
US defence chief Pete Hegseth arrives in the Philippines
“This visit highlights the importance of the U.S.-Philippine Alliance and our ironclad commitment as #FriendsPartnersAllies dedicated to ensuring a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific,”…
Growth, jobs, and poverty reduction in the Philippines
Growth must be inclusive, ensuring that all citizens and communities share in its benefits, directly or indirectly.
Duterte drug war: Thousands killed, menace stayed alive
Government data acknowledged 6,000 people dead in the brutal campaign to rid the country of the drug menace. Human rights groups estimate the death toll to be as high as 30,000…
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte marks 80th birthday in ICC detention
In the Philippines, police forces brace for planned protests by his followers and opponents.
State Palace to China: ‘Philippines is no one’s chess piece’
Undersecretary Claire Castro of the Presidential Communication Office added that "if China really believes in and is concerned about peace and stability in the region, it should…