MANILA, Philippines — There were no overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) injured or affected by the heavy rain and flashfloods that struck Indonesia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday. Citing an initial report from the Migrant …
China Threatens to Release Audio of Secret Deal With Philippines
China may soon release audio of a purported phone call with a Philippine military official that Beijing claims is evidence of an agreement over disputed territory in the South China Sea, according to Chinese officials.
Philippines’ PLDT in talks to sell up to 49% of data centre business to Japan’s NTT
MANILA/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Philippines’ largest telecommunications group PLDT is in talks to sell up to 49% of its data centre business to Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), PLDT …
IT By Design Opens New Philippines HQ
Office opening signifies a substantial expansion into Southeast Asia TAGUIG, PHILIPPINES / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / (ITBD), a master managed services provider (MMSP) and a leader in business process …
Philippines eyes US$2 billion in its first global bond this year
The Philippines is looking to raise as much as US$2 billion from a two-part dollar bond sale on Tuesday (May 7), its first trip to the international market this year, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.
Marines put new amphibious vehicle to work in Philippines during first overseas deployment
The Marine Corps deployed its new amphibious combat vehicle overseas for the first time for the annual Balikatan training in the Philippines, according to a news release.
Philippines’ Australia, France, Japan ties boost its middle-power status amid South China Sea rivalry
The Philippines has played its cards right by signalling that it’s ‘willing to work with anyone’ for strategic advantage, analysts say.
Marines’ New Armored Combat Vehicle Makes Operational Debut in Annual Philippines Exercise
The deployment of the vehicle occurred during Exercise Balikatan ’24, which involved U.S. training with the Philippine military meant to build the partnership and counter Chinese influence in the region.
Philippines, U.S. repel mock foreign invaders in military exercises
LAOAG, Philippines >> U.S. and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines’ northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military …
Philippines, US Repel Mock Foreign Invaders in Annual Military Exercises
U.S. soldiers fire 155mm and 105mm Howitzers during a live fire exercise in the annual joint military exercises between U.S. and Philippine troops called “Balikatan” or shoulder-to-shoulder, at Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez