U.S. and Philippine officials will lead “mega drills” in the coming weeks, with an emphasis on deploying land-based missiles that counter China’s military.
BrahMos delivery to Philippines to start from today
Amid heightened tensions between the Philippines and China, India will begin initial deliveries of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic crui.
Philippines business confidence weakens to 33.1% in Q1
Business sentiment in the Philippines turned less upbeat in the first quarter of 2024 as the overall confidence index (CI) declined to 33.1% from 35.9% in the same period in 2023.
LIST: Forbes’ best Philippine banks in 2024
PNB is 2024’s best bank in the Philippines according to Forbes. The Tan-owned bank is far from being the biggest bank in the country or even the biggest in Forbes’ ranking. It is, however, the largest …
China sounds alarm after Philippines and US announce ‘mega drills’ involving 16000 soldiers
The joint military drill, involving 16,700 American and Filipino soldiers, will stimulate exercises of sinking a target ship, retaking an island and sailing in waters that have remained a flashpoint …
Singapore ready to harvest economic opportunities in the Philippines: Vivian Balakrishnan
THE Philippines is “a very fertile ground” with a lot of potential still waiting to be tapped, and Singapore can play a role in the transformation of its economy, be it in master planning, training, …
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’
The Philippines’ decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a “sovereign choice”, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to “reflect upon its own actions” in the South China Sea.
Virtual cashier ‘zooming in’ from Philippines at NYC restaurant sparks debate about remote-work ethics
The virtual cashier service highlights a growing trend among restaurants that are turning to such a method to cut costs and address staff shortages.
Feud between first families of Philippines prompts military coup fear
The enmity between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte is intensifying over a row about policy towards Beijing …
Indonesia and the Philippines contributed bulk of US$6.3 billion green investment hike in Southeast Asia
But Singapore and Vietnam made the most progress in reaching climate goals over the last year, as the region grapples to meet US$ 1.5 trillion required to achieve 2030 emissions targets.