The rape and murder of a domestic worker could force the Philippines to review its labour agreement with Kuwait. The incident has raised questions of a possible return of a temporary ban on worker …
LPA, amihan to bring rain across Philippines
A low-pressure area spotted off Mindanao will bring rain over parts of Caraga and Eastern Visayas today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
6-seater plane missing in northern Philippines
Local officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that six people were aboard the missing aircraft, including the pilot. Local radio channel Bombo Radyo quoted Mary …
Marketing the Philippines in the global arena
THE Philippines has identified and designated its ‘First Marketing Man’ — no less than President BBM who continues to grace international and bilateral meetings in the …
Philippines maintains Ayungin Shoal is part of territory following incident with Chinese vessel
The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains that Ayungin Shoal is part of the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of the Philippines, therefore giving Filipino fishermen the right to “take …
Philippines eyes shift from ore exporter to processor
Pascual said he considers mineral processing crucial given the Philippines’ mineral resources, citing the country’s deposits of green metals including nickel, copper and cobalt. “These minerals can be …
LIST: Filipina queens who could bring back The Philippines to Miss Universe Top 16
With the unexpected, even shocking, outcome of our national representative Celeste Cortesi in the recently concluded Miss Universe edition in New Orleans, Louisiana, it might be prudent to assume that …
New Year, Old Moves: China, Philippines, and the South China Sea
Although both sides have kept it low key, Chinese coast guard activities are continuing in areas claimed by Manila.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues international expansion, this time into the Philippines
Dallas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding to the Philippines, the company announced today. The food chain seeks to open the first Dickey’s in Manila in the second quarter of 2023, according to a …
Philippines to bring inflation below 4% by Q3 – cenbank chief
Annual inflation at 14-year highs in the Philippines will likely ease to below 4% by the third quarter and then 2% by early next year, as aggressive tightening and supply-side intervention take root, …