The Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped in July from a record-high three months ago, the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the economy gradually reopened after strict coronavirus lockdowns.
Cargo ship with 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle sank off Japan, survivor says
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Maysak hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia …
China or US ? Philippines Foreign Policy Plays Both Sides
The Philippines, an old U.S. ally and more recent friend of China, is awkwardly bouncing one superpower off the other on its way to a neutral foreign policy that will give the Southeast Asian country …
China or US ? Philippines Inches Toward a Neutral Foreign Policy
The Philippines, an old U.S. ally and more recent friend of China, is awkwardly bouncing one superpower off the other on its way to a neutral foreign policy that will give the Southeast Asian country …
Family of transgender woman slain by U.S. Marine in Philippines contests killer’s early release
The decision to release Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, who was sentenced to 10 years for the killing of Jennifer Laude, prompted an outcry.
Does the Philippines Need a Revolution for the Status Quo?
A group of Duterte supporters has called for a “revolutionary government” that would arm the president with additional powers. What does that even mean?
Philippines Delays Release Of US Marine In Transgender Killing
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 …