Long considered ‘heroes’ for their role in boosting the economy with remittances, OFWs say they’re now left in the lurch.
Australia to continue working with Philippines for ‘prosperous’ Indo-Pacific
Australia will continue to work with the Philippines for an “open, inclusive, stable, prosperous and free” Indo-Pacific, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said over the weekend. Marking the …
5.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines
MANILA, May 23 (Xinhua) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and …
Philippines lowers 2021,2022 growth targets after disappointing Q1 GDP
The Philippines has lowered its economic growth targets for this year and next after a deeper-than-expected contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter, its budget minister shad …
Duterte seeks Philippine growth through global digital economy
President Duterte is pushing for intensified participation of the Philippines in the global digital economy as part of efforts to rebuild the economy left in tatters by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippines, China agree on importance of dialogue in sea disputes
The Philippines and China have agreed on the importance of dialogue during their bilateral talks on the South China Sea issue, which were held amid recent tensions triggered by the swarming of Chinese …
Philippines investigating illegal sale of COVID-19 shots, vaccine slots
The Philippines is investigating reports that some people have been illegally selling COVID-19 shots or their vaccine slots for financial gain, officials said on Saturday, as they reminded the public …
Philippines and China Hold ‘Friendly and Candid’ Talks on South China Sea
The Philippines and China held “friendly and candid” talks on the South China Sea, the Philippines’ foreign ministry said on Saturday, days after the minister ordered Chinese vessels out of the …
Philippines welcomes ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Friday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Islamist movement which controls the Gaza Strip, after days of …
Funky traffic cop directs cars with the power of dance in the Philippines
This is the amusing moment a policeman dances in the middle of a road to creatively control traffic. The officer’s colleague, Mag Bilan, said that the cop was on training and showed off his dance …