The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war” amid heightened tensions in the region.
Philippines again cited as ‘Muslim-friendly’ tourist destination
MANILA: For the second straight year, a global travel index has recognised the Philippines as an “Emerging Muslim-friendly destination” among non-members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Saturday …
Taiwan, Philippines to receive majority of US$2 billion US foreign military financing
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan and the Philippines will receive most of the US$2 billion (NT$64.96 billion) Foreign Military Financing supplement provided in the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, U.S. Senator Chris Coons said on …
When Will the US Invest in Its New Philippines Friendship?
The 1982 state visit of the Philippines president to the White House would seem like an obscure footnote in diplomatic history. But since the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library posted a video of Ferdinand Marcos’s speech on the South Lawn seven years ago,
Cebu trans filmmaker graces June cover of Vogue Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Cebuana filmmaker Isabel Sandoval talked about her films and the dynamics of power as she graces the cover for the Pride month issue of Vogue Philippines. Sandoval is the first Filipino transwoman to direct and star in a film …
Low carbon economy bill under review: Is the Philippines ready to pay for its decarbonisation goals?
Now, a proposed law aimed at getting the private sector to participate in the national climate strategy is gaining ground. Called the low carbon economy bill, the planned legislation will require …
Most Affordable Rent to Own Houses in the Philippines
Finding an affordable home in the Philippines can be a challenge, especially if you’re looking for flexible payment options. Rent to own houses offer a great solution, allowing you to move into your …
US Treaty Ally Philippines Cautions China About ‘Red Line’
President Marcos was asked about threshold for triggering treaty and potentially drawing Washington into conflict with Beijing.
Death of a Filipino in South China Sea clashes would be ‘very close’ to act of war, Philippines leader warns
The death of any Filipino citizen at the hands of another country in the South China Sea would be “very close” to an act of war, Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. warned Friday as …
China’s defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines
China’s defence ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the deployment of a U.S. intermediate range missile system in the northern Philippines during military drills in April, saying it “brought huge …