AMID the scenic beauty of the Philippines — known for its breathtaking beaches and vibrant urban centers — exists a hub for global business innovation. While the Philippines is emerging as a vital …
Government eyes more funding sources: Philippines
In a briefing, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the government is in talks with many source countries in terms of borrowing money for future projects …
South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops
Chinese ships fired water cannon at a Philippine supply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed Spratly Islands two weeks before, stopping it from reaching the Filipino troops. Manila enforces its claim using a decrepit navy ship with a few troops. China’s embassy in Manila did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Philippines completes mission to disputed shoal after Chinese water cannon incident
MANILA, Aug 22 (Reuters) – The Philippines said it completed a resupply mission to its grounded warship on a contested atoll in the South China Sea on Tuesday, two weeks after it had to abort a …
China firmly opposes Philippines transporting construction materials to grounded warship
China firmly opposes the Philippines taking advantage of the opportunity of resupplying troops to transport “illegal” construction materials to a grounded warship on a disputed shoal, the coast guard …
Philippine gaming revenues seen reaching up to $5.9 billion in 2023
Gross gaming revenues in the Philippines are expected to reach $5.2 billion to $5.9 billion this year, surpassing the $4.84 …
Taylor Sheesh: Filipinos embrace drag queen after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour excludes Philippines
John Mac Lane Coronel, known for his drag queen persona Taylor Sheesh, is rising in popularity in the Philippines for impersonating Taylor Swift. About Taylor Sheesh: Coronel, a 28-year-old Filipino call center agent,
Taylor Sheesh: Fillipinos embrace drag queen after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour excludes Philippines
John Mac Lane Coronel, known for his drag queen persona Taylor Sheesh, is rising in popularity in the Philippines for impersonating Taylor Swift. About Taylor Sheesh: Coronel, a 28-year-old Filipino call center agent,
Philippines, Japan set high-level meeting on infrastructure
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan will hold a high-level meeting on infrastructure next week.
US, Japan and Australia to conduct joint military drills in disputed South China Sea: report
The United States, Australia and Japan reportedly are to conduct joint drills in the South China Sea in a show of support for the Philippines this week.