Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has delayed signing the 6.35 trillion pesos (US$108 billion) national budget following public anger over the diversion of funds intended for the country’s poorest citizens to the “pork
Sea travel in the Philippines seen beating pre-Covid level in 2025
Passenger volume going through local seaports is expected to surpass the prepandemic level by 2025 amid the momentum of sea travel demand and expansion of terminals, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
No reason to imprison Mary Jane in Philippines – lawyer
There is no reason to put death row convict Mary Jane Veloso in prison in the Philippines, after the latter was recently repatriated from Indonesia, a lawyer said. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal questioned …
Twins adopted 18 years ago meet biological mother in the Philippines
Twins Sophia and Miya Laney were just a few months old when they were surrendered to an orphanage in the Philippines. Their biological mother, Lucita, did it out of love. “She’s in a town which I …
Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan after LSD outbreak
The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of …
In the Philippines, Typhoons Are Making the Christmas Season Less Merry
The Southeast Asian nation’s monthslong festive period is more frequently being marked by climate devastation.
Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems
The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say.
Philippines Eases Medical Practice Rules: What It Means For Indian Students
Indian students graduating from CHED-accredited colleges can now register and practice medicine in the Philippines after completing their internships.
Indiscipline proves costly for Indonesia as Philippines overcome slow start to reach ASEAN Championship semifinals
A youthful Indonesia’s indiscipline proved costly as they were eliminated from the ASEAN Championship by Philippines.
Indonesia eliminated from ASEAN Cup after home defeat to the Philippines
Indonesia suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 loss to the Philippines on home soil on Saturday, ending their ASEAN Cup campaign in the group stage. First half’s red card Both teams began the match cautiously …