The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday boasted that almost 900 local governments have incorporated the controversial “Love the Philippines” slogan into their own local tourism programs. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said they expect more municipalities,
China Asks Philippines to Jointly Work on Defusing South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines intentionally grounded the World War Two-era warship Sierra Madre in 1999 as part of its sovereignty claim to the Second Thomas Shoal, which lies within its exclusive economic zone …
Philippines Says in Talks With Vietnam, India for Rice Imports
The Philippines is in talks to import rice from Vietnam and India as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost its buffers and lower prices, an agriculture official said.
Chilling moment abducted 8-year-old girl wheeled through the street in the Philippines in a suitcase
An 8-year-old girl has been rescued in the Philippines after she was allegedly kidnapped and carted through the street in a suitcase. The girl was returning home around noon on Thursday from buying a soda at her aunt’s Cebu Island grocery when she was snatched and stuffed into the black case, police told Sunstar.com.
More Purpose, Fewer Platitudes: The Philippines’ Defense Diplomacy Under Marcos
Last week’s water cannon incident underscores the hard limits of engagement with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military capability.
Pauline Amelinckx is crowned the first-ever The Miss Philippines
Pauline Amelinckx has a new crown! The beauty queen was named as the first-ever The Miss Philippines. She received her crown and sash at her homecoming event in Manila following the Miss Supranational pageant.
Philippine Power And Banking Giant Aboitiz Equity Ventures Plans $7 Billion Makeover
This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Philippines’ Richest 2023. See the full list here.
Philippines saw 42 mergers worth $3.4 billion in first half of 2023
The Philippines saw the closing of 42 mergers in the first half of 2023 with values of $3.4 billion, up 40 percent from the 30 deals finalized in 2022.
Net worth of Philippines richest grows to $80 billion
The Philippines’ richest got even richer this year, as their combined wealth rose by 11 percent to $80 billion from $72 billion last year, according to the latest Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 …
Net worth of Philippines richest grows to $80 billion
The Philippines’ richest got even richer this year, as their combined wealth rose by 11 percent to $80 billion from $72 billion last year, according to the latest Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 …