A former Philippines mayor who was accused of spying for China has been found guilty of human trafficking for her role in running a scam centre. On Thursday, she and three others were sentenced to …
New Philippine finance minister expected to retain policies, say rating firms
MANILA: The Philippines’ credit profile is expected to be unaffected under the new finance minister with rating agencies, which rank the nation as investment grade, expecting policy continuity.
How a Corruption Scandal Over Flood Projects Rocked the Philippines
Allegations of widespread government corruption in flood infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars forced out two ministers from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet on Nov. 17, as …
In the Philippines, Public’s Corruption Concerns Become Latest Ammo in Dynastic Political Rivalry
In the Philippines, public concerns about flood-control corruption have become the latest ammunition in an ongoing rivalry between the top two political dynasties.
Philippines rejects reports of clandestine Palestinian flights
The Philippines denied reports of covert flights bringing Palestinians into the country as Palestine investigates the operations.
Philippines eyes completion of South China Sea code as ASEAN chair next year
The Philippines is hoping a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be completed when it is chair of the ASEAN bloc next year, with a consensus emerging between Southeast Asia and China, its foreign secretary said on Monday.
Scenes of devastation and ruined houses in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through
At least 58 people have died after Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through the central Philippines, causing severe damage and continuing to devastate parts of Palawan Island on .
Chinese ship jams communications as Filipino forces deliver supplies to Philippines-occupied shoal
Philippine forces have transported food, fuel and new personnel to a territorial outpost in a long-disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where Chinese government ships jammed communications during …
China Accuses Regional Patrol in Philippines of ‘Escalating Tensions’
China issued a sharp warning after U.S., Philippine and Japanese ships pushed through contested waters in the West Philippine Sea, challenging Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and spotlighting one …
Biz groups reaffirm trust in Philippines
Leading Philippine business organizations, including FINEX, MBC and PCCI, reaffirm their commitment to the economy and their confidence in the country’s strong long-term fundamentals despite recent …