Former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman has lambasted Sabah caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal over his handling of the Philippines’ renewed claim over Sabah.
Philippines hoping US, China will settle differences ‘peacefully’
The Philippines is hoping that the United States and China will resolve their differences “peacefully” after Washington slapped sanctions against Chinese companies for helping Beijing assert its …
Kamaruddin: Philippines’ claim on Sabah baseless
Malaysia will never entertain, let alone recognise, any form of foreign claim on Sabah.Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamaruddin Jaafar said the Philippines claiming Sabah as part of it has always been …
World Bank suspends ‘Doing Business’ report twice protested by Philippines
The Philippines was among the countries that have protested the accuracy of the reports, first in 2015 under the Aquino administration and more recently in 2018 by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez …
Philippines warns Beijing it will enlist US help if China attacks
A violent encounter between China and the Philippines would trigger a confrontation with the United States, according to an unusual warning from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
Philippines among countries with lowest average wage
The average wage in the Philippines is among the lowest in the world as of August 2020, data compiled by e-commerce platform Picodi revealed.
Coca-Cola Philippines to pour ‘substantial investment’ into Mindanao plants
Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. said Thursday it is pouring a substantial portion of its investments in the country into its three production facilities in Mindanao.
Philippines confirms 3,249 new coronavirus infections, 97 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 3,249 additional novel coronavirus infections and 97 more deaths due to the disease. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases in the …
Indonesia expresses condolences over bomb attacks in Philippines
“We would like to send our deepest condolences to the victims’ families, the government and the people of the Philippines,” Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said in a press briefing on …
The Latest: Philippines Reach 200,000 Coronavirus Cases
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines surged past 200,000 Wednesday. The country has the highest number of infections in Southeast Asia. The Department of Health reported a …