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.
Philippines diversifying funding sources for infra projects, says Diokno
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the Philippines is diversifying its sources of financing for its big-ticket infrastructure projects amid calls to ban Chinese firms from taking part in …
Philippines Army says that China should ‘behave, not interfere with our Ayungin Shoal resupply mission’
The China Coast Guard (CCG) should ‘behave’ and avoid interfering with the Philippines’ resupply mission for troops stationed at the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.
U.S., Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials say
MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Japan and Australia are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea off the western Philippines this week to underscore their commitment to the rule of …
US, Japan and Australia Plan Joint Navy Drills in Disputed South China Sea, Philippine Officials Say
Two Philippine security officials said that the United States, Japan and Australia are planning a joint navy drill this week in the South China Sea off the western Philippines after a recent show of C
My wife and I want to retire to the Philippines. We’ve $193,000 in savings and $280,000 in investments. Can we do it?
Dear Quentin, I am a 49-year-old married man. My wife and I have no children, live in Maryland and have $75,000 in liquid savings. I’m thinking of putting $50,000 into a one-yea
Crypto gaming scams alert: Philippines police warn of millions at risk as fraudulent play-to-earn schemes surge
The National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) of the Philippines has warned residents about the risks associated with play-to-earn (P2E) games, revealing that these platforms can be used to steal crypto assets worth millions of dollars.
Is the Philippines Ready for a Taiwan Conflict?
The Philippines is becoming increasingly vocal about Taiwan, and Beijing is watching carefully. The Philippine government said in its National Security Policy 2023 to 2028, adopted on August 14, that the escalating tension in the Taiwan Strait is a “major concern” that could affect the country.