PH eyes electronic visas to boost tourism from India, China
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sees electronic visas as a way to make travel seamless and boost entry from India.
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3 Chinese, 1 Vietnamese held for allegedly kidnapping, killing Chinese-Filipino businessman
Police said the body of the 62-year-old victim was recovered in the municipality of Tanza, Cavite province, on March 22, four days after he was kidnapped.
11 million families in Philippines facing water crisis
The figure is almost half of the total number of Filipino families, which stood at 26.39 million in 2020, according to the latest government data.
Marcos firm on new Edca sites amid China warning
The President said the Philippines and the United States would announce the four new sites soon and mentioned that the additional Edca locations would also “defend our eastern…
American experts arrive in Mindoro to help in Philippines oil spill response
Eight experts from the United States arrived in Pola town in Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, March 21, to support the oil spill response operations of the Philippine Coast Guard…
Top PH, US officials set to review maritime cooperation in Washington
The meeting will be the first high-level meeting in seven years after the Duterte administration shifted the country’s foreign policy away from the United States.
Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Manila for talks
The two sides are expected to discuss heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea and proper handling of maritime disputes.
AUKUS and JAPHUS: Containing China?
The reality is that China is too big and powerful to be contained and that is why the US is pursuing a 'constrainment' strategy, says the writer.
Fuel prices slashed by up to P2 per liter
In separate advisories, local Philippine oil companies said they would cut the prices of gasoline by P1.20 per liter; diesel, P1.85 per liter; and kerosene, P2 per liter.
Love, Bonito’s Rachel Lim talks uplifting Asian women and the power of fashion
Where fashion plays a huge part in shaping one’s confidence and self-image, Love, Bonito understands the impact a perfect outfit can have.