China, which has maritime sovereignty disputes with the Philippines and other claimant countries in the South China Sea, has issued new rules that would enforce a 2021 law explicitly allowing its …
Philippines Opens New Station Near Taiwan to Bolster Security
The Philippines has opened a new coast guard station on an island near Taiwan to increase surveillance over an area that has seen a military buildup and frequent presence of Chinese vessels.
Focus on onboarding Filipinos into formal financial system urged
The Philippines has made significant progress in pushing financial inclusion since 2015, but more work needs to be done in onboarding Filipino adults into the formal financial system, said Queen …
Chelsea Manalo cries in her parents’ arms after winning Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Chelsea Manalo and her parents shared a moving moment following her crowning as Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Traveloka Partners with Cebu Pacific to Boost Travel in Southeast Asia to the Philippines
Traveloka, the leading travel platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic partnership with Filipino low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) to attract more foreign tourists to visit the …
Alabama man gets 30 years for paying women in Philippines to sexually abuse their children
Jeremy Kinsey paid women to sexually abuse their own children, including toddlers, while he gave direction and watched via an online app.
Boost for Indian medical students as Philippines tweaks norms
Indian students in the Philippines benefit from a legislative change allowing international medical graduates to obtain licenses and practice locally, …
Philippines fisheries production dips 0.5% in first quarter of 2024
Fisheries production in the Philippines saw a slight decline of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2024. The total volume registered was 987.19 thousand metric tonnes, down from 992.33 thousand metric tonnes in the same period the previous year,
Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2024: Sungrow’s Solar-Plus-Storage Solutions Facilitating the Philippines’ Energy Transition
Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, showcased its cutting-edge solar-plus-storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2024. As the Philippines …
Philippines short of 190,000 health workers
The Philippines is short of about 190,000 health workers while many decide to work overseas, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on May 22.