Map of the Philippines locating a 6.0-magnitude quake on February 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology revised the magnitude of an earthquake down to 6, which rattled the southern
4 robbery suspects may be deported from Philippines next week: sources
Tokyo and Manila are working out details for the deportation, possibly next week, of four Japanese believed to be behind a string of
Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio subsides to 60.9% as of end-2022
For end-2022, the Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 60.9%, down from the 63.7% level as of the third quarter of last year —a 17-year high or the highest since 2005.
US secures deal on bases to complete arc around China
Washington now has expanded access to four military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Philippines to expand US access to military bases: official
The United States and the Philippines are expected to announce a deal Thursday that will give US troops access to another four military bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek …
US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China
But smack in the middle of that is a missing link – the Philippines, which borders two of the biggest … expand US access to military bases in the country – a key bit of real estate which would offer …
Protesters mark Myanmar coup anniversary, junta due to make statement
Filipino activists stage a protest in solidarity with Myanmar citizens, two years since Myanmar’s military coup, outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Makati City, Philippines, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/E …
The Philippines SEC Expands Control Over Cryptocurrencies And Online Scammers
The financial regulator published its plans for the IRR of Republic Act No. 11765 or the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act (FCPA) which was approved by former President Rodrigo …
Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines on Wednesday for talks about deploying U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps to ramp up deterrence against China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea.
World Bank approves US$600 million loan to support Philippines’ recovery, financial sector
MANILA: The World Bank said on Tuesday (Jan 31) it has approved a $600 million loan to support the Philippines’ economic recovery and efforts to make its financial sector more resilient. The funds …