We are on a mission with the Philippines’ coast guard to accompany a supply ship taking fuel and food to fishermen near the Scarborough Shoal.
Taiwan & the Philippines Innovation Powerhouses Shine on Digital Technology Summit
She expressed confidence that Taiwan’s startups would seize the market potential and favorable conditions to find more investment and business opportunities in the Philippines. Attending were also …
Philippines says China Coast Guard fired water cannon at its vessels
The Philippines reported that the China Coast Guard used water cannons against two Philippine vessels during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian nation on Tuesday, causing damage to one of …
Philippines, get ready for Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios’ visit this May
Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios will visit the Philippines from May 1 to 6, the international pageant organization announced on social media before midnight on April 29. “We are thrilled to announce our visit to Philippines.
The History of the ‘Concrete Battleship’ That Once Defended the Philippines
Fort Drum, or El Fraile, was a heavily-fortified island operated by the US in the Philippines for decades. The “concrete battleship” was constructed between 1909-14 and was built of reinforced concrete. Heavily fortified and practically impregnable …
Genetically modified golden rice may yet succeed in the Philippines
A court in the Philippines revoked the permit to grow rice genetically modified to boost vitamin A, but the government is expected to appeal against the decision
Philippines is top recipient of ADB aid in 2023
The Philippines was the biggest recipient of financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2023, securing around $8.4 billion. The multilateral lender’s Annual Report for 2023 showed …
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options
‘Silent pandemic’: emotional call by Philippines’ Marcos Jnr against child pornography sparks nationwide soul-searching
Shay Cullen, founder and vice-president of People Recovery Empowerment Development Assistance (Preda), which protects abused children and human trafficking survivors, said the surge in cases in the Philippines was partly to be blamed on internet service providers (ISPs).
PBBM feted for efforts to boost intellectual property protection
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Monday feted President R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts in promoting innovation and advancing intellectual property protection. Executive …