ALARMS have been raised by Vietnam and the Philippines over repeated violations of maritime rules in the South China Sea as Beijing continues its territorial claims.
From the Philippines to Ann Arbor: The journey of a 100-year-old World War II nurse
She’s gonna jump through the hoops.” Bandico’s story begins with her birth in Mahatao on Batanes Island in the northern Philippines. Her first job, Davis, was helping with road projects in her village …
Philippines to Repatriate Remains of Workers Who Died From Covid in Saudi Arabia
The Philippines will bring home early next month the remains of 152 migrant workers who died of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia, the Southeast Asian nation’s Labor Department said Friday.
Japanese face mask company Yokoisada to expand in Philippines
Corporation recently announced plans to expand its Philippine operations and double its current production capacity for face masks. It is also set to begin manufacturing nonwoven fabric and earloop …
Amid pandemic, SE Asian nations warn of ‘alarming’ South China Sea incidents
Vietnam and the Philippines warned of growing insecurity in Southeast Asia at a regional summit on Friday amid concerns that China was stepping up its activity in the disputed South China Sea during …
Philippines’ COVID-19 tally tops 33,000 with 778 new cases
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines topped 33,000 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 778 more infections—415 “fresh” or newly validated …
The Philippines’ anti-terror bill is poised to cause more terror
As the world is plagued by COVID-19, an impending anti-terrorism bill is creating more fear in. Recently passed by Congress, the bill is set to be signed into law …
Philippines Surprises With Half-Point Rate Cut to Boost Economy
The Philippines central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a bigger-than-expected 50 basis points to support an economy facing its worst crisis in decades.Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lowered its …
Philippines to investigate Wirecard’s phantom billions
Wirecard’s missing $2.1 billion is being investigated by the Philippines, which said that the German payments firm’s former chief operating officer Jan Marsalek may be in the country. Justice …
Timing Is Everything for Philippines Rate Cut: Decision Guide
READ: Philippines Says Plans Underway to Curb Financial System Risks Economists will be watching closely for signs that the central bank is able and willing to continue with its targeted steps. The …