An Orkney company has helped to build a solar-powered version of a “banca” boat which has been launched in the Philippines. The traditional vessels are typically made of wood and powered by a diesel …
Philippines’ South China Sea patrols with US within its rights -security adviser
The Philippines’ joint patrols with the United States in the South China Sea are within Manila’s rights, and it will continue to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, its national security adviser …
Philippines considers return to ‘fold’ of International Criminal Court
The Philippines is considering resuming membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC) nearly five years after it withdrew over objections to a bid by the court to investigate a bloody …
USDA: Philippines to close sugar crop year with fewer stocks than expected
The Philippines is set to close the crop year with a lower sugar stock than earlier expected, as production is seen to be flat for the second year while demand continues to increase, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.
Miss Universe Philippines explains tattoo patterns on Michelle Dee’s evening gown
The Miss Universe Philippines organization shared more details about the now-iconic black gown that Michelle Dee wore at the recently-concluded 72nd Miss Universe competition in El Salvador.
False super typhoon warning sparks alarm in Philippines
Social media users have been sharing a 2013 satellite image of Super Typhoon Haiyan with a false claim that forecasters predicted another super typhoon could hit the Philippines on November 18, packing winds of 185 kilometres per hour.
US and Philippines launch joint air and sea patrols to counter China
The US and the Philippines have started joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, the latest step in the two allies’ efforts to strengthen military co-operation amid growing tension with Beijing in the disputed waters.
China says Philippines enlists foreign force to stir trouble in South China Sea
The Philippines has enlisted “foreign forces” to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China’s military said on Thursday, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and U.
The US and the Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols in South China Sea not far from Taiwan
The United States and the Philippines are conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area.
A seat in climate body to enable wider Philippines financing
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will take advantage of its seat in an international climate body to widen financing access for the country’s mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Department of …