Manila and Islamabad are confident that they could seal a deal by June 2025 if not earlier, through which Pakistan will ship to the Philippines at least 1 million metric tons (MT) of milled rice to …
Landbank reaffirms financial stability
Government-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) reaffirmed its financial strength and stability, emphasizing that its capital adequacy ratio (CAR) remains at a healthy level of 16.42 percent.
Philippines’ sense of adventure and belief lead to historic win over Thailand
A dramatic 95th-minute winner has seen Philippines claim a historic victory over Thailand in the ASEAN Championship.
IMF sees 36% of Philippine jobs eased or displaced by AI
MANILA: Nearly four out of 10 jobs in the Philippines are “highly” exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to either displace workers or support various tasks to boost the …
Philippines meat imports from Brazil expected to surpass 250k MT
Brazil’s chicken meat and pork exports to the Philippines are set to expand this year as the latter turns to foreign stocks to augment a shortfall in its domestic supplies.
China urges Philippines to return to ‘peaceful development’
China’s foreign ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines to return to “peaceful development”, saying Manila’s decision to deploy a U.S. medium-range missile system in military exercises would only bring the risks of an arms race in the region.
Korea-Philippines FTA
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo speaks on South Korea’s bilateral free trade agreement with the Philippines, set for implementation on Dec. 31, 2024, in a conference in Seoul on Dec. 26, 2024. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips, including photos and videos, to Yonhap News. If your submission is deemed newsworthy, it will undergo the journalistic process by our reporters and, if necessary, be turned into articles in both Korean and English to be distributed to domestic and international media outlets. For submissions that are particularly valuable as news stories, a token of appreciation will be provided. Especially for major tips, a plaque of appreciation and a small gift will also be awarded. email : jebo@yna.co.kr Copyright (c) Yonhap News Agency prohibits its content from being redistributed or reprinted without consent, and forbids the content from being learned and used by artificial intelligence systems.
Philippines struggles to break free from coal despite renewables pledge
The Philippines, which is highly vulnerable to climate change, is struggling to reduce its reliance on coal, a major driver of global warming, despite ambitious renewable energy pledges.
Philippines: Family plays competitive balloon game in Cebu City, Philippines
On December 10, 2024, in Cebu City, Philippines, @cv_licious shared a video of a family playing an engaging and competitive balloon game. In the video, players toss the balloon in the air and must quickly put on a shirt while keeping the balloon from falling.
Korea-Philippines FTA aims to boost trade and supply chain stability
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Thursday that Korea’s bilateral FTA with the Philippines, set for implementation next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.