A US marine convicted of killing a transgender woman will stay in detention in the Philippines while a court reviews its earlier ruling to free him halfway into his 10-year jail term, officials said …
Philippines confirms 1,987 new coronavirus infections, 65 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday recorded 1,987 additional novel coronavirus infections, a new five-week low, and 65 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed …
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Philippines reports lowest daily cases in one month, India records highest single-day spike
A tourist walks past the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Hu Jingchen) — Australian treasurer says recovery from recession to “take years;” — The Philippines reports …
Entrepreneur Michelle Morales-Denisoff: From the Philippines to successful local IT business owner
When Michelle Morales-Denisoff moved to Los Angeles from the Philippines with her family at age 15 … In 2001, she got a degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in …
Typhoon Maysak: ship with 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle missing off Japan
Lifeboat spotted but strong winds and rain hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia …
Mondelez to grow biscuit business in Philippines
Mondelez International Inc. is aiming to grow its biscuit business in the Philippines in the next five years, banking on its new product Tiger Crackers, which was developed specifically for the local …
Philippines enters top 50 of Global Innovation Index
The Philippines climbed four notches in this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII) to enter the list’s top 50 for the first time.
Palace: Philippines can set aside unresolved South China Sea issues
The Philippines can “set aside” unresolved issues in the South China Sea and pursue investment projects with Chinese firms since the arbitral ruling has upheld Manila’s sovereign rights over its …
U.S. Marine Who Killed Transgender Woman in Philippines Is Ordered Released
A court decision to free Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton less than six years into his sentence was criticized by activists.
Philippines court orders US marine who killed transgender woman to be freed
A US Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines has been ordered freed on the grounds of good conduct after serving half his maximum 10-year sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday …