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.
Philippines vows action if new China coast guard law triggers ‘incident’
Despite the assurance that the legislation will pose “no threat, ” Locsin said the Philippines’ protest against the law stands. “It was carefully pointed out that there is no exact delineation of …
EU calls on Philippines to address EJKs
The European Union has called on the Philippines to address extrajudicial killings and improve governance in the context of promoting human rights and holding violators accountable as part of their …
Philippines plans $23.7 bln fund-raising for budget, infrastructure projects
The Philippines aims to raise $23.71 billion from external sources to bridge a planned budget deficit and fund priority projects this year, including $5.5 billion from the commercial markets, the …