Critics say the costs of implementing the Reserve Officers Training Corps bill and doubts over its strategic impact mean efforts are better redirected towards modernising the military …
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water …
Foreign governments stand with Philippines after latest incident in Ayungin Shoal
New Zealand, among the first to issue a statement, says it is ‘fundamental to regional stability’ for maritime disputes to be ‘resolved peacefully in accordance with international law’ MANILA, …
Philippines Says China Coast Guard Blasted Water Cannon at Boat in Disputed Sea
The Philippines on Saturday said a China Coast Guard ship fired a water cannon at a Filipino civilian boat on a resupply mission to a remote outpost in the South China Sea, in the latest flareup in …
HEADLINES: Talks under way on Teves’ return | Mar. 23, 2024
READ: Talks under way on Teves’ return OFFICIALS of the Philippines and Timor-Leste are working out the details for bringing … growth targets will be lowered to take into account current headwinds, …
PropertyGuru kicks off search for topnotch real estate firms
Another set of real estate developers in Cebu will take the spotlight, as PropertyGuru kicked off its search for the 2024 edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.
Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well. On the …
Philippines, US allot P1.15 billion to fight TB
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), and the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), have teamed up to finance …
Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says
The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines’ remote northernmost islands near Taiwan, the local governor said on Friday, removing a potential source of friction …
Philippines has potential to grow into $2trn economy
The Philippines can potentially expand to a $2-trillion economy over the next decade if investments in key sectors will be sustained, particularly in education and human development, according to a …