MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines plans to issue its maiden sukuk bonds by the end of November, its finance secretary said, as it seeks to develop alternative funding sources for its budget. Finance …
Indonesia assures Philippines of coal supply
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia has assured the Philippines of uninterrupted coal supply which the country heavily needs to sustain operations of its coal-fired power facilities. “In the case of …
Philippines told to work with sectors to fight China fake news, ambitions
THE PHILIPPINES should work with local sectors and other nations in countering China’s disinformation campaign and put in check its military and economic ambitions in the South China Sea, geopolitical …
Indonesia assures Philippines of continuous coal supply
Indonesia has assured the Philippines of uninterrupted supply of coal for its power plants, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said over …
Philippines defending territory, not seeking trouble in South China Sea, president says
The Philippines will put up a strong defence of its territory and the rights of its fishers and is not looking for trouble, its president said on Friday, as a row simmers with China over access to a …
Watersheds in Philippines are ‘in a state of crisis’ — report
Watersheds are vital for managing water resources, providing habitats for various species, and controlling floods, droughts and extreme climate events.
Marcos says Philippines will defend waters against Chinese aggression
The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard dismantled a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in …
Nadine Lustre in Mikhail Red’s Philippines Folklore Horror ‘Nokturno,’ Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
After the success of horror film ‘Deleter,’ actor Nadine Lustre and filmmaker Mikhail Red have teamed again on genre film ‘Nokturno.’
Beatrice Gomez reminisces Miss Universe Philippines journey: ‘I’ll do it all over again in a heartbeat’
Beatrice Gomez recalled on Saturday how joining Miss Universe Philippines and later representing the country in the Miss Universe pageant has changed her life forever.
Philippine, Bangladesh power giants: Gas needed in green transition
TOKYO — Booming Asian countries like the Philippines and Bangladesh need natural gas to meet domestic energy demand as they shift to greener sources, according to their leading power providers.