The Philippines and the US will begin their annual joint military exercises on April 11, the Philippine Star reported, citing a military spokesman from the Southeast Asian nation.
Philippines golfing star Miguel Tabuena keeps his nerve to wins stormy DGC Open golf in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, March 19, 2023 (AFP): Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines hit a scorching final-round 65 to race up the leaderboard and win the DGC Open crown of the Asian Tour at a storm-hit Delhi Golf Club …
Indonesia seeks stronger border cooperation, trade with Philippines
Indonesia’s top envoy to the Philippines has underscored the need for stronger cooperation with Manila on border security amid the threat of terrorism and other illegal operations, such as smuggling, …
Former State Department employee sentenced for sex crimes involving minors while working in Philippines
A former State Department employee will spend 15 years in prison after he admitted to committing sex crimes with minors while he was working at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
Philippines posts 169 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines registered 169 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, even as the active tally slightly dropped from the day before. According to the Department of Health, the country’s caseload is currently …
Robot to help plug leak from sunken tanker to arrive in Philippines
MANILA, March 18 (dpa): A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from Japan was expected to arrive in the Philippines next week to help plug the leak from a tanker that sank more than two weeks ago, causing …
Filipino, British researchers save critically endangered ‘Queen of Flowers’ in the Philippines
LAGUNA, Philippines – With five tongue-like petals encircling its bowl-shaped center, and with its distinctive odor, the world’s largest solitary flower – Rafflesia – is hard to miss. But only a few …
Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games: Officials
The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises in April, Philippine and US officials said on Tuesday, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s …
Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report
A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile.
Philippines: ’Gold rush’ in renewable energy projects
The Abu Dhabi-based International Renewable Energy Agency notes that interest in renewables investment in the Philippines is “strong”. Legislation scrapping foreign ownership limits on renewable …