MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines has built a coastguard station in its northern islands near Taiwan, boosting its capacity to monitor an area where China has built up its military presence, National …
Philippines Passes CREATE MORE Act, Proposing Amendments to Tax Incentives
On March 18, 2024, the Philippines House of Representatives passed a Bill amending the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act following the third reading. The amendment ( …
Philippines Says China Coast Guard Rules a Provocation
China, which has maritime sovereignty disputes with the Philippines and other claimant countries in the South China Sea, has issued new rules that would enforce a 2021 law explicitly allowing its …
Philippines Opens New Station Near Taiwan to Bolster Security
The Philippines has opened a new coast guard station on an island near Taiwan to increase surveillance over an area that has seen a military buildup and frequent presence of Chinese vessels.
Focus on onboarding Filipinos into formal financial system urged
The Philippines has made significant progress in pushing financial inclusion since 2015, but more work needs to be done in onboarding Filipino adults into the formal financial system, said Queen …
Chelsea Manalo cries in her parents’ arms after winning Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Chelsea Manalo and her parents shared a moving moment following her crowning as Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Traveloka Partners with Cebu Pacific to Boost Travel in Southeast Asia to the Philippines
Traveloka, the leading travel platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic partnership with Filipino low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) to attract more foreign tourists to visit the …
Alabama man gets 30 years for paying women in Philippines to sexually abuse their children
Jeremy Kinsey paid women to sexually abuse their own children, including toddlers, while he gave direction and watched via an online app.
Boost for Indian medical students as Philippines tweaks norms
Indian students in the Philippines benefit from a legislative change allowing international medical graduates to obtain licenses and practice locally, …
Philippines fisheries production dips 0.5% in first quarter of 2024
Fisheries production in the Philippines saw a slight decline of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2024. The total volume registered was 987.19 thousand metric tonnes, down from 992.33 thousand metric tonnes in the same period the previous year,