The largest ever military exercises between the United States and the Philippines are drawing to a close. They began just days after China’s military rehearsed a blockade of Taiwan – a display the US called disproportionate. With tensions high in the region, a handful of people on a few small islands find themselves caught between two superpowers.
Northern Trust Co-Presents and Sponsors LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Event in Philippines
Northern Trust’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts are global and led by its leadership teams across the world. This strategy has placed conversations on DE&I and LGBTQ+ inclusion in our …
Northern Trust Co-Presents and Sponsors LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Event in Philippines
Northern Trust’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts are global and led by its leadership teams across the world. This strategy has placed conversations on DE&I and LGBTQ+ inclusion in our …
U.S., Philippines Sink Warship With Aircraft After Missing With Himars in Drill
SAN ANTONIO, Philippines—The U.S. and Philippine militaries sank a decommissioned naval corvette in the South China Sea with fire from aircraft, a display of force to conclude major annual exercises intended to deepen military cooperation and deter Beijing.
Abejo Waters ventures into real estate
CEBU, Philippines — From a successful venture in the water business in the last 20 years, the Abejo Waters Corporation announced its entry into real estate development in Cebu with the introduction of …
US, Philippines Fire at Old Ship in Drills Near Disputed Waters
The US and the Philippines fired at a decommissioned ship in the South China Sea as part of their largest military drills to date, in a display of defense capabilities amid heightened tensions with …
As anti-mining protests heighten in the Philippines, industry observers call for ‘prudence’ in police intervention
A video footage of police dragging protesters after dismantling their human barricade of mining operations in Ipilan Nickel Mine in Brooke’s Point, Palawan drives mining insiders to call for maximum …
Philippine c.bank chief: ‘Dangerous’ to cut rates faster than Fed
The Philippines’ central bank considers it “dangerous” to cut interest rates faster than a policy easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve, its governor said on Wednesday.
Senate panel scrutinizes PH-Brunei tax treaty
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Tuesday opened discussions on the Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) agreement that was signed by the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam on July 16, 2021.The …
Soldiers intercept 2 target missiles during Patriot system’s firing debut in the Philippines
The U.S. Army’s Patriot missile-defense system has shot down a pair of targets flying off Luzon’s western coast, marking the first time the weapon has been fired in the Philippines.