Australia has a security interest in the South China Sea and will work more closely with the Philippines on joint patrols, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday as he observed military exercises with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Super Typhoon Saola Threatens Northern Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) – Tropical storm Saola has intensified into a super typhoon, the Philippine weather bureau said on Sunday, raising the possibility of heavy rain and powerful winds hitting important …
Storm Saola May Grow Into Super Typhoon Northeast of Philippines
Storm Saola northeast of the Philippines has developed into a typhoon and may strengthen into a super typhoon by Monday, the national weather bureau said.
Explaining the Philippines’ ‘writ of kalikasan’: What does the special legal remedy mean for nature protection?
The Supreme Court recently issued a writ of kalikasan to stop mining firms from operating in Palawan. Eco-Business looks into this mechanism under Philippine environmental law that gives its people constitutional right to a healthy environment.
‘Philippines ready for new era in digital innovation’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is ready for a better-digitalized financial landscape, given the increased use of digital payments in the country over the last five years, according to Bangko …
Basketball-Record crowd for World Cup start in Philippines
The FIBA Basketball World Cup got underway in three Asian countries on Friday, with co-hosts the Philippines losing to Dominican Republic 87-81 in a game that shattered the tournament’s 29-year-old attendance record.
FIBA World Cup: Warriors’ Lester Quinones plays 15 minutes for Dominican Republic vs. Philippines
Lester Quinones scored two points in 15 minutes during the Dominican Republic’s victory over the Philippines to start the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming
Erik Spoelstra had a plan. He was going to finish college and head to the Philippines to play professional basketball in his mother’s homeland. He’d been watching games from that part of the world on VHS tapes for years and wanted to experience those atmospheres for himself.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Dominican Republic spoil record-breaking FIBA World Cup night for host Philippines
It was Karl-Anthony Towns and the Dominican Republic that had the last laugh against host-country Philippines in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Diokno touts PH business ecosystem
FINANCE Secretary Benjamin Diokno highlighted the Philippines’ competitive investment ecosystem to the Indonesian business community during the Philippine Investment and Financial Briefing on …