It’s a shame that the Philippines, which claims to have more universities, more technocrats, more articulate people, is now being left behind by Indonesia by leaps and bounds.
China’s new territorial claims show ‘intent of expanding,’ says Philippines
Chinese authorities released a newly drawn map this month that claims ownership of nearly all of the South China Sea, an area larger than India, stretching from China’s shores thousands of kilometres …
Philippines full of pleasant surprises
The Philippines is made up of more than 7000 islands, and we pass many of them on the one-hour flight from the country’s capital, Manila, to the island of Bohol in the Visayas region and its capital, …
Philippines ready to deploy humanitarian contingent to quake-hit Morocco
The Philippines is ready to deploy its humanitarian contingent to quake-hit Morocco, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said yesterday. “What happened to Morocco recently is a reminder to all of us to …
Marcos vows improving ease of doing business in Philippines
While the bureaucracy may have gone “a little bit out of control,” President Marcos has assured investors that efforts are underway to improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines. In an …
Manalo to lead Philippines delegation in UNGA
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and two Cabinet officials will lead the Philippine delegation to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York …
Malaysia’s Valiram Group eyes expanding in PH in next 5 years – Malacañang
Valiram Group, a retail specialist based in Malaysia, is looking at expanding its operations in the Philippines in the next five years by pitching to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday the …
After wrongful imprisonment in Philippines, SIU prof uses research to advocate for reforms
Raymund Narag, an associate professor in the School of Justice and Public Safety, examines comparative criminology and criminal justice, studies the criminal justice systems in Asia, with a special fo …
Chandelier shakes as magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Philippines injuring five
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Philippines on Tuesday, injuring five people and damaging infrastructure. Footage shows a chandelier shaking as the tremor rocked homes in Ballesteros town, …
Unlocking wealth: A beginner’s guide to real estate investing in the Philippines
At first glance, the outlook for property investment in the Philippines over the next 12 months appears rather straightforward. While many asset classes have maintained steady growth, the …