Officials from the Philippines and the U.S. are set to meet later this month to discuss the future of their Visiting Forces Agreement, a military pact crucial to their defense alliance, Manila’s top …
Six Filiipino human trafficking victims in Syria return home
After a grueling battle for repatriation, six Filipino migrants who were victims of human trafficking in Syria safely returned to the Philippines last Saturday.
Six Filiipino human trafficking victims in Syria return home
After a grueling battle for repatriation, six Filipino migrants who were victims of human trafficking in Syria safely returned to the Philippines last Saturday.
Philippines sets ambitious target of generating 2.4–2.8M jobs in 2021
The Philippines has set an ambitious target of adding some 2.4 to 2.8 million jobs this year under the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS), in an effort to address the 4.5 million jobless …
Philippines says to meet US to iron out differences on troop deal
Image via PhilStarThe Philippines and the United States will meet this month to iron out differences over a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Manila’s top diplomat said, amid renewed …
Philippines Says to Meet U.S. to Iron Out Differences on Troop Deal
The Philippines and the United States will meet this month to iron out differences over a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Manila’s top diplomat said, amid renewed concerns in the …
Locsin: Philippines opposes US exclusion in South China Sea code of conduct
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday said the Philippines has opposed efforts to block foreign powers, particularly the United States, from having access to the South China Sea under …
Philippines to meet US to iron out differences on troop deal
The Philippines in November suspended its decision to terminate the VFA for a second time to allow it to work with Washington on a long-term mutual defence pact.
Pregnancy among minors in the Philippines at an alarming rate —POPCOM
Incidence of pregnancy among minors in the Philippines remained at an alarming rate, according to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM). In a statement on Sunday, Population and …
‘Immaculate gown’ conceived to honor 500 years of Christianity in Philippines
Singer Jamie Rivera, who performed the official mission song of the commemoration, was clad in a so-called “immaculate gown” crafted by bridal and evening gown designer Mak Tumang.