In an interview with the Financial Times during a visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Marcos revealed that during the Taiwan Strait crisis in August 2022 his government had made contingency plans to evacuate 150,
Davos 2023: Marcos says Philippines to resist ‘recessionary forces’
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his economy would resist global recessionary headwinds, but warned that increasing tensions in the South China Sea were harming trade.
Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax charges in Philippines
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa and the media company she founded were acquitted Wednesday of tax evasion charges filed against her under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Quake shakes east Indonesia, south Philippines; no tsunami
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook eastern Indonesia and southern Philippines, with no damage immediately reported and no tsunami warning issued
Maria Ressa, Nobel winning Philippines journalist, heralds victory for “truth” as she’s acquitted of tax evasion
In a separate interview with AFP following her acquittal, Ressa said the verdict was a “victory for journalists” in the Philippines and around the world. “If you stand up to power, yes you get beaten up (for) four years and two months. But right will win …
Spring Festival cheer roaring back in the Philippines
“The Philippines will join most of Asia in celebrating a more festive, joyous Chinese New Year. This is the happiest in three years,” Flores said. Such optimism also comes at a time when the Philippines and China have strengthened their bilateral ties,
‘Victory for press freedom in the Philippines’: Nobel winner Maria Ressa and her news company cleared of tax evasion
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa and her online news company were cleared Wednesday of tax evasion charges she said were among a slew of legal cases used by former Philippine President Rodrigo …
The Philippines: A Rising Star in the World of Business and Real Estate
For years, the Philippines has been a popular destination for business and real estate investors. Thanks to its strong economy, talented workforce, and booming real estate market, the Philippines has …
Death toll from floods in Philippines rises to 30
Floods in the Philippines have claimed the lives of 30 people, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday, adding that five people were missing and 13 others were injured.
Philippines unveils proposed sovereign wealth fund for food security and clean energy at Davos
Philippine finance secretary Benjamin Diokno presented to leaders at the World Economic Forum a proposed sovereign fund “to support the goals set” for the Philippines. Will the fund solve the fiscal burdens of the debt-ridden nation?