The typical Filipino home has undergone significant transformations from the iconic “Bahay Kubo” to the sleek modern high-rise condominiums. Yet, as the digital age introduces a plethora of …
Philippines sees 2023, 2024 rice imports well below USDA forecasts
The Philippines said it expects its rice imports this year and in 2024 to be well below the latest projections by the US Department of Agriculture, as the South-East Asian nation steps up efforts to …
‘Philippines as top rice importer no cause for panic’
There is no reason to panic after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) tagged the Philippines as the world’s top rice importer, a ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) …
Philippines and Republic of Korea: A stronger partnership in Indo-Pacific
The two countries have strengthened their long partnership by signing a free trade agreement. The Philippines and South Korea have a long history forged in blood. Diplomatic relations between Manila …
Philippines eyeing Gulf region for new players in Islamic banking sector
Significant developments in the Philippines’ Islamic banking and finance sector have “set the stage” to welcome new players, including banks in Qatar, an official of …
Philippines mulling complaints over China violations, says NTF-WPS
The Philippines is considering the filing of complaints against China after its ships harassed Philippine boats during the latest resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal. According to a Chino Gaston’s …
Taal Volcano belches thick gas in the Philippines
Taal Volcano belched thick gas as it rumbled with activity in the Philippines on Friday. Footage shows clouds of volcanic gas hovering over the Taal Volcano island, sparking concern among …
Nobel Prize-Winning Journalist Maria Ressa Acquitted of Tax Evasion in Philippines
Still, legal challenges remain for Ressa, whose story was chronicled in the 2021 FRONTLINE documentary ‘A Thousand Cuts.’ …
US considering seeking further expansion of Philippines base access, admiral says
The United States may seek access to more military bases in the Philippines under a joint defence agreement between the two countries, the chief of the U.S. Indo-Pacific command said on Thursday. The …
Philippines may import rice all the way from Argentina
Amid the high prices of rice in the country, the Philippines is looking at importing the Filipinos’ staple as far as from South America. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Santiago Andres …