The Philippines dropped out of projects under China’s global infrastructure scheme, saying it would seek other sources after Beijing failed to provide funding. The pullout comes amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Philippines’ Duterte rejects accusation he rallied retired generals to topple Marcos in coup
The former president of the Philippines said he had met some retired generals but plotting a coup was never discussed ‘as there is no serious issue of corruption’.
Marcos: Philippines must build ‘stronger’ communities to prevent repeat of Yolanda destruction
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to build “stronger and more resilient communities” that can withstand the impacts of the climate crisis, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Wednesday as the country marks the 10th …
Washington’s war drive against China fuels political conflict in the Philippines
The conflict between President Marcos and Vice President Duterte expresses the geopolitical instability created by Washington’s aggressive drive against China.
Philippine durian piques interest of Chinese market
The Philippines’ variety of Durian fruit gained strong interest from the Chinese market, as well as global food distributors during the recently concluded 20th China-ASEAN Export (CAEXPO) held at the …
Philippine durian piques interest of Chinese market
The Philippines’ variety of Durian fruit gained strong interest from the Chinese market, as well as global food distributors during the recently concluded 20th China-ASEAN Export (CAEXPO) held at the …
AirAsia Philippines achieves 90% of target
AirAsia Philippines said Tuesday it achieved 90 percent of its target seats sold for 2023, with an average load factor of 92 percent. This was driven by positive indicators in the fourth-quarter sales …
Why the Philippines Is Quitting China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The Southeast Asian country says it has already received financing offers from Japan, India and South Korea for big-ticket railway projects.
The Philippines and Japan Team Up to Counter China Threat
The Philippines is poised to become the first Asian country to enter into a reciprocal access agreement with the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
Philippines financial system sustains resilience in H1
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s financial system exhibited … including a possible shock in the property market. Furthermore, the universal and commercial banking industry’s solo liquidity …