‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions
The Philippines, whether it admits it or not, has a front-line role in a Taiwan contingency, analysts say.
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Beijing warns Manila of ‘all consequences’
By allowing a Taiwanese official's visit, the Philippines provided a platform for "Taiwan independence separatists" to engage in anti-China activities, a Foreign Ministry…
Fil-Am social media personality Bretman Rock criticises Philippine nepo babies’ ‘lavish lifestyle, ugly fashion choices’
Through his Instagram Stories, Bretman gave his two cents on the public scrutiny over children of politicians and private contractors involved in the allegedly anomalous flood…
Philippine flood control scam: 43 public works executives, contractors on immigration travel watch
It should be noted that immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) are different from Hold Departure Orders (HDOs) as ILBOs merely enable the immigration bureau to monitor an…
Flood control mess pulls down Philippine stock exchange index
Only the holding firms as well as mining and oil recorded gains. The property sector saw the biggest loss.
China warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine Navy deployed the BRP Jose Rizal, its first missile-guided frigate, while Australia sent the HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart-class destroyer.
Philippine government eyes coal mining shutdown
“I told them that we need to study the impact if we’re going to close down our coal mines and coal power plants,” he told reporters on the sidelines of the Philippine Energy…
Philippines is 114 among 180 countries ranked from least to most corrupt
Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a measurement of how business leaders and experts perceive corruption in the public sector, with scores…
South Korean tourist arrivals decline in Philippines, other ASEAN countries – tourism department
To address this, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said they immediately coordinated with law enforcers whenever there are reported incidents involving South Korean…
ICC visitors barred from sharing talks with Philippine ex-president Duterte: VP Sara
The Vice President is still in The Hague for a scheduled visit to her father. The visit was also joined by all her siblings: Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, acting Davao City Mayor…