China seized Scarborough from the Philippines in 2012 following a tense standoff. The shoal, one of the region’s richest fishing grounds, is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines’ …
10 Dead, Dozens Wounded In Twin Bombing In Philippines: Military
At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded — including soldiers and police — in a twin bombing Monday involving a suicide attacker on a southern Philippine island that is a stronghold of …
14 dead, scores wounded in twin bombings in Philippines
At least 14 people were killed and 75 wounded — including members of the security forces and civilians — in twin bombings Monday involving a suicide attacker on a southern Philippine island that is …
Nine killed in Jolo bombing in southern Philippines
At least five soldiers and four civilians killed in attack on southern town that was also hit by a huge blast in 2019.
PHL, Indonesia study copper, textile tieups
An employee unloads copper at a factory in Nantong, Jiangsu province, June 18, 2011. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES and Indonesia will discuss cooperation between their copper and textile industries, …
Philippines inks €24.5M financing agreement for Bangsamoro development, Marawi rehab
The Philippines has inked a €24.5-million financing agreement with the European Union, its third so far this year, to finance initiatives in the Bangsamoro region and assist in the rehabilitation of …
Philippines signs $28.8-M grant with EU for Mindanao peace efforts
This third grant from the EU this year underpins this major economic bloc’s unwavering commitment to the attainment of genuine and lasting peace and development in Southern Philippines…,” Finance …
BI: Some foreigners fake marriages to enter Philippines
To skirt travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic and enter the Philippines, some foreigners pretend to be married to Filipinas, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.
Philippines in Talks With 16 Vaccine Makers to Secure Supplies
The Philippines is negotiating with 16 manufacturers of potential Covid-19 vaccines to procure supplies needed to battle Southeast Asia’s largest outbreak.
ADB loan to boost financial inclusion—DOF
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) $300 million loan to the Philippines will help the government reach its financial inclusion targets. Finance Secretary Carlos G.