The Philippines has told India that it will place an order worth $200 million for indigenously developed short-range missiles in the upcoming financial year amid growing tensions with China, according …
India expects $200 million missile deal with Philippines this year, sources say
India anticipates selling short-range Akash missiles to the Philippines for over $200 million this year, marking a significant defence export deal amid rising tension with China. Following a previous …
They left their corporate jobs and built a hotel in the surfing capital of the Philippines. Island life is busy, too.
Heidi Ganaden and her husband never thought they’d run a hotel by the beach in Siargao, an island known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. The two of them were working corporate jobs and …
Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including ‘dream’ submarines
The Philippines is looking to buy more military hardware to modernise its arsenal, including additional BrahMos missiles from India and at least two submarines, the chief of the armed forces said on Wednesday.
Philippines to seek clarification on US aid freeze
The Philippines will seek clarification from the US on what programs will be affected after the superpower ally issued “a stop-work” on all foreign assistance.
Philippines Nears Grey List Exit Following Strong FATF Review
The Philippines is on the verge of being removed from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a move that could have a significant positive impact on the country’s economy. The FATF …
Philippines Nears Grey List Exit Following Strong FATF Review
The Philippines is on the verge of being removed from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a move that could have a significant positive impact on the country’s economy. The FATF …
Philippines Aims to Diversify Defense Funding as Sea Row Lingers
The Philippines is seeking to expand funding sources to bolster its defense capability with submarines and missile systems as Donald Trump’s policies spur uncertainty over US financial and military …
Philippines: Terrorism-Financing Charges Abused
The Philippines in 2012 enacted a law on terrorism financing, the Terrorism Financing and Prevention and Suppression Act. However, the Asia/Pacific Group in a 2019 report found that despite the law, …
Philippines nears exit from watchdog’s dirty money ‘grey list’
THE Philippines may be removed from a global dirty-money list as early as next week, a potential boost to the South-east Asian nation following a reform push to counter money laundering and terrorist-financing risks.