The Philippines is set to introduce a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) within the next two years. Governor Eli Remolona Jr. of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced the …
Death toll from landslide in Philippines gold-mining village rises to 54
The landslide hit the mountain village of Masara in Davao de Oro province on Tuesday night after weeks of torrential rains.
Philippines landslide death toll climbs to 55, dozens missing
The death toll in a landslide that buried dozens of houses and two buses in southern Philippines climbed to 55 as emergency services continued working to locate dozens of missing people, official …
US and Ally Patrol South China Sea in Message to Beijing
The U.S. carried out a new round of drills with the Philippines on Friday as China continues to press its claims.
Philippines triumphs at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024, secures over PHP 400 million in sales leads
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 concluded on a high note for the Philippines, yielding over 400 million Philippine pesos in negotiated sales leads during its three-day business-to-business sessions …
US Ally Slams China After Beijing Issues Warning
The Philippines has hit back after China warned the U.S. ally over its plan to upgrade a remote military outpost less than 130 miles from Taiwan. “China’s pronouncements and acts are the main reasons …
Death toll from Philippines landslide jumps to 68
The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has climbed to 68 as officials said on Monday the window of finding more survivors is closing.
At least 54 people dead in landslide in south Philippines village
MANILA, Philippines >> The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen to 54 with 63 people still missing, authorities said Sunday.
54 people are confirmed dead in a landslide that buried a gold-mining village in south Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen to 54 with 63 people still missing, authorities said Sunday. The …
Philippines accuses China of dangerous manoeuvres near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines’ coast guard (PCG) on Sunday accused China of “dangerous and blocking” manoeuvres while its vessel patrolled near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea this month. Manila’s coast …