A man counts money at a currency exchange center just outside what used to be America’s largest overseas naval base at Olongapo city, Zambales province, northwest of Manila, Philippines on Monday Feb. 6, 2023. The U.S. has been rebuilding its military …
Top Coastal Bay Realty embarks on first luxury property – Coastal Luxury Residences
Real estate remains one of the most profitable investments in the Philippines. It flourishes with real estate prices appreciating through the years, providing a high return on investment. Top Coastal …
PHIVOLCS urges Filipinos to join quake drills, assess houses
The Philippines is regularly rocked by quakes due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”—an arc of intense seismic activity.
Philippines opens 2023 with $99.7B foreign reserves —BSP
The Philippines opened 2023 with almost a hundred billion dollars in foreign currency reserves — enough to cover the country’s import requirements for over half-a-year — as the national government …
Dancing with America Has Been a Curse for the Philippines
For Filipinos like me who grew up under the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., the news that the U.S. military would expand its presence in the Philippines has been dizzying and wounding. The image of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin shaking hands in Manila last week with the fatuously smiling Philippine president,
Japan shows tough new security moves during Philippines trip
Growing worry over Chinese threats has led to a major Japanese boost in military spending, defense partnerships and aid packages …
Rains expected over Philippines due to Amihan, localized thunderstorms
The northeast monsoon (Amihan) and the localized thunderstorms will continue to spur rains across parts of the country, weather bureau PAGASA reported Tuesday.
What will it take for the Philippines and US to expand EDCA?
While the expansion of the key military deal promises to strengthen the posture of Philippine and US forces in areas like the West Philippine Sea and Taiwan, both countries now face the steeper task o
Two of four Japanese fraud suspects arrested on flight from Philippines to Japan
Tokyo police arrested two Japanese men on suspicion of fraud on their flight back to Japan on Tuesday. The two were being repatriated after charges against them in the Philippines were scrapped.
‘Middle power’: With gains in military capability, Philippines ranks 16th in Asia Power Index
The index measures power based on its resources – such as economic and military capability, resilience, among others – and the influence it has over other states, non-state actors, and international events.