The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional “arms race”.And on Monday,
Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections
The Philippines is witnessing a rapid rise in HIV infections, recording a 543% rise in cases between 2010 and 2023. One in three people living with HIV is diagnosed at a late stage, compounding the health challenges.
Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan
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 …
MOA 360 LED | A new era of digital display in the Philippines
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) is once again setting a new benchmark for digital innovation in the Philippines with the launch of the MOA 360 LED. This state-of-the-art cylindrical display, towering over 15 …
Tremors continue in Philippines’ Taal volcano
Volcanic earthquakes and tremors continued to be recorded in Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday (Dec 23) morning.
Outrage in Philippines over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing
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 …