Sources said Wei Fenghe would head to two more Southeast Asian countries in trips that come as Asean meetings – to be attended by US Security of State Mike Pompeo – begin on Wednesday.
Philippine and Indonesia regulators ink deal to improve financial systems, boost supervision
The Philippines’ central bank and Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority have signed an agreement to cooperate to improve their financial systems, share information, and bolster supervisory …
In the Philippines, a Marine’s Pardon Stirs Anger Over US Privilege
Both the pardon, and the reactions it has engendered, encapsulate the country’s conflicted attitude toward its former colonial master.
Jennifer Laude: US Marine pardoned by Philippines for killing of transgender woman
A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines in 2014 has been granted an “absolute pardon” by President Rodrigo Duterte in a case that sparked outrage over …
How to explore the vanishing sandbars of the Philippines
The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands. But that tally does not include the thousands of shoals and sandbars that emerge during low tide. With a little preparation, tourists can visit …
CIFIT 2020’s Country Guest Of Honour Philippines Teases New Multimarket Brand For International Investors
A Philippine delegation will open the prestigious Guest of Honour Pavilion at the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) today, ready to show China and the world its capabilities as …
Philippines jumps 4 places in latest Global Innovation Index
The Philippines jumped four places in the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index, putting the country in this year’s top 50 list of innovator economies, the Philippine Mission to the United …
51Talk, National Teachers College gear up to develop online teaching in the Philippines
Talk and the National Teachers College (NTC) inked a partnership that provides support, training, and assistance to students and alumni to equip them with the skills and knowledge in facilitating …
Philippines Urges Virus Vigilance After Lowest Cases in Eight Weeks
The Philippines reported its lowest number of new daily coronavirus cases in nearly eight weeks on Monday, but officials sought to temper optimism and warned of a prolonged battle as the pandemic …
Philippines logs 1,383 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since July anew
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally leapt to 238,727 on Monday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,383 new infections, the lowest since July. This also marks the …