With the Philippines House of Representatives voting yes on new (POGO) taxes, the question is not if the Senate will approve, but when. Several senators indicate it’s just a matter of time. In a …
Philippine races to avoid FATF gray list
The Philippines has until April to effectively implement amendments to the anti-money laundering and terrorism laws to avoid being included in the list of countries with significant strategic …
Vietnam overtakes us (Part 2)
Last year, 2020, Vietnam was set to surpass the Philippines, $3,498 to our $3,373. Which country will overtake us next? I got this e-mail from Ambassador Benedicto V. Yujuico, president of the …
Philippines to get China-donated vaccines this month for troops, medical staff
The Philippines is set to receive 600,000 doses this month of Sinovac Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine donated by China, a portion of which will be used to inoculate military personnel, a senior government …
Dwindling ad revenues force CNN Philippines to lay off workers
CNN Philippines announced that it will be laying off workers to cut costs as its advertising revenue shrunk due to the adverse economic effects of the pandemic.
Philippines Military Keen to Keep U.S. Troop Deal – Minister
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana answer questions during a Reuters interview at the military headquarters of Camp Aquinaldo in Quezon city, metro Manila, Philippines February 9, 2017.
Nine children rescued in Philippines after Australian accused paedophile’s arrest
Nine children have been rescued from captivity in the Philippines with the arrest of an accused paedophile from Melbourne who allegedly live-streamed child abuse.
Victorian man charged as nine kids rescued from alleged child exploitation in Philippines
Nine children, including some as young as two years old, have been rescued from alleged child exploitation in the Philippines after a tip-off from Australian Federal Police.
US affirms commitment to MDT, VFA with Philippines
The United States, under the new administration of President Joe Biden, has reaffirmed its commitment to the US-Philippine alliance. In a phone call to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday, US …
Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains over parts of western section of Philippines
Visayas, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Mindoro Provinces, Marinduque, Romblon, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms on Tuesday due to …