Two Philippine lawmakers have called for new tit-for-tat death penalty legislation that would apply to Chinese convicted of drug crimes in the Philippines.
US Ally Philippines Stands Up to China With New Outpost on Disputed Island
Philippine national security chief Eduardo Ano called for a holistic approach to countering China’s efforts to divide the Southeast Asian nation.
7.6 magnitude earthquake off Philippines prompts evacuations more than 1,000 miles away
In Japan, authorities issued evacuation orders affecting thousands of people. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.
Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines
An earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one person as thousands scrambled from their homes in panic after a tsunami warning.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines in the early hours of Monday morning, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
New trade deal seen to double UAE investments in the Philippines
Investment Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments Agreement (IPPA) aims to to double the UAE investments into the Philippines as the country hopes to dip into the $680-billion sovereign …
China’s Xi Doubles Down on Favorite Weapon Against US Allies
The U.S. is treaty-bound to defend both Japan and the Philippines against attacks in the East and South China seas, respectively, but China’s deliberate use of so-called “gray zone” tactics—coercive …
PH to get $10B in climate funds
THE Philippines will receive $10 billion in climate financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) between 2024 and 2029 to help the country meet commitments under a 2015 climate change treaty. “The battle against climate change will be won or lost in Asia and the Pacific and nowhere is this more evident than in the Philippines,
ADB announces $10 billion fund for Philippines climate finance
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $10 billion in climate finance for the Philippines between 2024 and 2029. In a statement yesterday, the multilateral lender said the fund will help the country implement its commitments …
‘Philippines VAT must align with international standards’
The Philippines should align the proposed value-added tax on digital transactions with international standards to ensure permanent gains in the long run, according to the Asia Internet Coalition.