An earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one person as thousands scrambled from their homes in panic after a tsunami warning.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines in the early hours of Monday morning, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
New trade deal seen to double UAE investments in the Philippines
Investment Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments Agreement (IPPA) aims to to double the UAE investments into the Philippines as the country hopes to dip into the $680-billion sovereign …
China’s Xi Doubles Down on Favorite Weapon Against US Allies
The U.S. is treaty-bound to defend both Japan and the Philippines against attacks in the East and South China seas, respectively, but China’s deliberate use of so-called “gray zone” tactics—coercive …
PH to get $10B in climate funds
THE Philippines will receive $10 billion in climate financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) between 2024 and 2029 to help the country meet commitments under a 2015 climate change treaty. “The battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific and nowhere is this more evident than in the Philippines,
ADB announces $10 billion fund for Philippines climate finance
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $10 billion in climate finance for the Philippines between 2024 and 2029. In a statement yesterday, the multilateral lender said the fund will help the country implement its commitments …
‘Philippines VAT must align with international standards’
The Philippines should align the proposed value-added tax on digital transactions with international standards to ensure permanent gains in the long run, according to the Asia Internet Coalition.
Philippines VP Says Peace Talks With Communist Rebels a Pact ‘With the Devil’
She has urged the president to reconsider and review the policy which includes granting amnesty to members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, its political arm, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA).
The Philippines Accuses China of ‘Swarming’ Reef Off Its Coast. Here’s What to Know
China’s vessels have been increasingly resorting to so-called “gray zone” tactics in the disputed South China Sea.
ADB to provide $10-B climate finance for Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it will allot $10 billion in climate finance for the Philippines between 2024 and 2029. The funds will help the Philippines implement its commitments to …