After withdrawing from two huge U.S. military bases in the Philippines at the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, American forces are returning and building a new presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact to counter China’s increasingly assertive actions.
Surgeon travels to the Philippines highlands — then discovers a new species. See it
Robert L. Chang, a colorectal surgeon from Manila, has taken many trips up to the Philippines highlands. Considering himself a naturalist, he explores the rugged terrain on the northern island of the country. On one trip, about 55 miles south of the capital city, Chang stopped at the freshwater streams atop Mount Manabu.
BizTech Community Accelerates Global Expansion with Entry into Singapore and the Philippines
Get ready, world, because BizTech Community, Malaysia’s one-stop online media resource, is excited to announce its expansion into Singapore and the Philippines – a strategic move that strengthens its position as the leading voice in Southeast Asia.
Ex-beauty queen dismayed at Miss Philippines Earth for sudden removal as judge
Former beauty queen Ana Monica Tan called out the Miss Philippines Earth 2024 organizers for its alleged “unprofessional treatment” of herself when it tapped her as one of the judges for the
Vietnamese financial tech starts biz in Philippines
VIETNAMESE financial technology startup Digital Payment Solutions Joint Stock Co. (doing business as MFast) has officially launched its operations in the Philippines, less than a year after it raised …
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 reveals top 5 delegates for Runway Challenge
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 just announced the top 5 delegates who slayed the pageant’s Runway Challenge! Matea Mahal Smith of Florida, Alexie Brooks of Iloilo City, Angel Rose Tambal of Leyte, Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino impressed the fans with their pasarelas and confidence.
Small Businesses Are Growing ‘More Than Ever’ in the Philippines. Here’s Why
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grew to over 1.1 million nationwide in 2022, according to the Department of the Trade and Industry. This means 99.59 percent of businesses in the …
Philippines’ only AI eye robot can detect diseases beyond eyes
MANILA, Philippines — Together with its new Spring/Summer 2024 collection and designer glasses, eyewear store chain Vision Express recently presented to the public its new Vision Bot at the “Summer Solstice” launch in Balmori Tent in Rockwell …
If ICC orders Duterte’s arrest over his deadly drugs war, will Philippines recognise it?
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr previously said Manila would not recognise an ICC warrant for Duterte’s arrest as it has no jurisdiction His press secretary insists Marcos’ stance hasn’t changed.
Philippines deploys ships to disputed South China Sea amid reports China building ‘artificial island’
The Philippines on Saturday deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of building an “artificial island” amid the two Asian countries’s ongoing conflict over the territory …