The Philippines’ foreign ministry has summoned China’s ambassador to Manila over Beijing’s imposition of sanctions against former senator Francis Tolentino, the president’s office said on Tuesday.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy after ex-senator sanctioned
Mr Tolentino, who lost his reelection bid in the May midterm elections, had led Senate inquiries on alleged Chinese spying in the Philippines. He also sponsored a legislation establishing Philippine …
15 police officers detained over alleged killings of cockfighting fans in the Philippines
Fifteen police officers have been taken into custody and are being investigated for their alleged role in the abductions and feared killings of at least 34 cockfighting fans, the Philippine police …
‘Philippines an attractive target for cyberattacks’
The Philippines’ rapid shift to digital payments and heavy social media use have made it an “attractive target” for global threat actors, according to cyber defense company BlueVoyant.
Philippines welcomes 8 Rohingya refugees
The Philippines has welcomed eight Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar, the fourth batch to be provided sanctuary in the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
My Chemical Romance to stage concert in Philippines in April 2026
A merican rock band My Chemical Romance is making their way to the Philippines this coming April 25, 2026 as announced on their official social media accounts. The rock band included the country as …
High costs, unclear rules stall waste-to-energy growth, says business group report
Despite growing momentum for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the Philippines, high project costs, regulatory uncertainty, and insufficient waste supply remain major roadblocks to the sector’s …
CMEPA Law to bolster PH financial market investments: economist
Foreign investments in the Philippines’ financial markets are seen to remain robust following the signing into law of Republic Act (RA) 12214 or the Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) …
CMEPA Law to bolster PH financial market investments: economist
Foreign investments in the Philippines’ financial markets are seen to remain robust following the signing into law of Republic Act (RA) 12214 or the Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) …
Philippine financial stability council vows to protect system amid global headwinds
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Philippines’ financial system amid shifting global …