The Philippines has so far raised $106.3 billion (approximately P5.13 trillion) in funds this year from tax collections, other revenues and borrowings combined, the Department of Finance said …
Strong typhoon leaves 42 dead, 20 missing in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital on Friday after a typhoon killed at least 42 people and caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs, …
Typhoon Vamco: Dozens dead as Philippines hit by powerful storm
At least 42 people have died and 20 others are missing after Typhoon Vamco made landfall in the Philippines, police say. Flooding on the largest island, Luzon, caused landslides, cut off roads and …
US firms see Philippines as attractive market amid global pandemic
In an economic briefing held Friday, country and regional representatives of top US firms expressed optimism that the Philippines would be able to hurdle current economic challenges due to COVID-19, …
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippines, China stocks lead Asia declines as global COVID-19 cases surge
Stocks in China and the Philippines led declines across Asia on Friday as surging COVID-19 cases globally and more lockdowns clouded the region’s recovery prospects. Nov 13 (Reuters) – Stocks in China …
Typhoon Vamco: dozens dead as extensive flooding hits the Philippines
Thousands rescued as Vamco hit on the heels of Typhoon Goni, one of the strongest storms in the world this year …
Why Biden needs to pursue ‘strategic empathy’ with the Philippines
“I remain convinced that a successful China can make our country more prosperous, not less,” wrote Joe Biden, then US vice-president, in an op-ed almost a decade ago. “As trade and investment bind us …
39 dead after typhoon leaves high water, mud in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital after a typhoon caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs and killed at least 39 people …
Death toll in typhoon-hit Philippines rises to 14
The death toll in the typhoon-battered Philippines has risen to 14, an official said Friday, after some of the worst flooding in years swamped villages and forced thousands to flee their homes.
Death toll in Northern Philippines from Typhoon Vamco continues to rise
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Vamco has increased to 26, police said on Friday, after the storm brought powerful winds and torrential rains to the capital Manila and nearby provinces, …