A Chinese ship ran aground in stormy weather in shallow waters off a Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea, prompting Filipino forces to go on alert, Philippine military …
Philippines working on code-share deals to expand US services
THE PHILIPPINES is working on code-sharing agreements with South Korean and Japanese carriers to expand connectivity between Manila and the US, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said. “We just …
Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
A Chinese ship has run aground in stormy weather in shallow waters off a Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea, prompting Filipino forces to go on alert.
Tala Philippines empowers families to achieve the Filipino dream of education
IF there’s one thing Filipinos value deeply, it’s education. Seen as life’s greatest equalizer, families do all they can to ensure their children finish school and build a better future. However, …
Asia’s New Axis? Japan-Philippines Pact Signed After 79 Years Sends Strong Signal Amid U.S.–China Rivalry
Japan has officially approved a special defense agreement with the Philippines, making it possible for military drills between the two countries to begin. This agreement is called the Reciprocal …
AFP says Philippines-Japan RAA `significant step in regional stability’
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has welcomed the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by Japan’s National Diet, citing that it is a “significant step in advancing bilateral …
Chinese CFO arrested in the Philippines amid embezzlement accusations: Trial Balance
The finance chief’s arrest comes as scrutiny grows over companies serving gamblers blocked from online play in mainland China.
Philippines unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in April 2025
The Philippines’ unemployment rate climbed to 4.1 percent in April 2025 from 4.0 percent a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on …
United Nations in the Philippines presents 2024 results of its work and 2025 prospects
Manila. In the first year of implementing the 2024–2028 Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework—the newly signed agreement outlining joint efforts with the Philippine Government—the United …
Japan debt watcher keeps Philippines’ ‘A’ rating
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) kept the Philippines’ hard-won “A” rating on expectations that the economy would sustain its “high” growth while staying …