In the Philippines, a local rights group has accused security forces of killing nine activists during a series of raids Sunday. The raids came just two days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered …
BI upholds decision ordering Dutch missionary to leave the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) stood by its decision to expel a Dutch missionary from the Philippines for participating in protests. In a statement, the BI said the Board of Commissioners denied for …
Philippines human rights watchdog launches investigation after nine activists killed in anti-communist raids
The human rights watchdog in the Philippines has launched an investigation after nine unarmed individuals were killed by the country’s security forces in a coordinated operation near Manilla on Sunday …
Palace: Philippines can’t afford another lockdown
“Do we need to panic? No. Why? Because we imposed a lockdown to improve our capability to treat the serious cases,” the president’s spokesman said.
Philippines Golan peacekeepers to stay for now
The Philippines Wednesday said it would keep its peacekeepers in the Golan Heights until at least August, and may stay longer if the United Nations increased security there. The announcement by …
Roque claims Philippines did excellently vs. COVID-19
“We were excellent in managing it. Unfortunately, habang wala ang bakuna, talagang maraming mahahawa at mayroon pa ring mamamatay. But we have limited deaths to around 12,000 – ikumpara mo naman iyan …
The voice of human rights in the Philippines is female
Lawyer Jacqueline Ann de Guia, executive director of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), said she has never been discriminated on the basis of her gender. However, being a woman has helped her …
Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) Issues AG&P Notice to Proceed for the Philippines LNG (PLNG) Import Terminal in Batangas Bay
AG&P has been issued the Notice to Proceed by the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its LNG terminal in Batangas Bay.
Airbus bullish on space business in Philippines
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is optimistic about the growth opportunities of its space business in the Philippines.
Diokno’s FIST law gives Philippine banks a boost, but do they need it?
The ‘bad bank’ asset management company recently launched in the Philippines has not just been designed to make life easier for the banks, it could boost growth as well.