They rattle through neighborhoods all over the Philippines decked out in gaudy hand-painted liveries featuring everything from the Virgin Mary to NBA stars, shuttling millions of people on their daily commutes to the tune of blaring horns and rumbling engines.
Philippines hopes to sign troops pact with Japan in Q1
MANILA: The Philippines hopes to sign in the first quarter of the year an agreement with Japan allowing the deployment of military forces on each other's soil, Manila's defence minister said on Tuesday (Jan 16).
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen leaves tough legacy for president-elect William Lai
Observers say Lai's pro-independence leanings could make managing cross-strait ties, which worsened under Tsai, even more challenging But without a DPP majority in parliament, he might be forced to take a more careful approach to relations with Beijing,
DFA says Philippines still committed to One China Policy
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippines remains committed to the One China Policy as it explained President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory message to Taiwan’s new president.
US military helicopters to deploy to Japan’s earthquake zone
U.S. military helicopters in Japan will deploy to the earthquake-hit Noto peninsula on the country's west coast to help with relief efforts, Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said on Tuesday.
U.S. military helicopters to deploy to Japan’s earthquake-hit area – sources
U.S. military helicopters in Japan are set to deploy to the earthquake-hit Noto peninsula on the country's west coast to help with relief efforts in communities cut off by the disaster, sources ...
Bangladesh Proposes Enhanced Convenience, Flexibility For Travel To/From India
Bangladesh is going to propose substantial amendments to its travel agreement with India. The country is eyeing enhanced convenience a ...
Nawas Sharif launches election campaign in Pakistan amid rigging accusations
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has officially launched his general election campaign after the Supreme Court lifted a lifetime ban on politicians with convictions.
China plays waiting game in run-up to Taiwan inauguration
China's muted response to the weekend victory by Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te signals what some analysts see as the start of an uneasy four months before he takes office, with Beijing treading carefully before then.
Philippines reaffirms ‘One China policy’ after Taiwan’s election
MANILA: he Philippines’ foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s “One China policy” after its president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, congratulated Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te. Marcos on Monday congratulated Lai for winning Taiwan’s election, referring to him as its next president.