The Philippines’ defence chief on Wednesday said the reported presence of dozens of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea was an “unacceptable” action that violates the country’s …
Philippines Says Chinese Vessels in Reef, Shoal ‘Great Concern’
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense said Wednesday it “views with great concern the reported swarming” of Chinese vessels in the Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.
Thousands of garment workers laid off in the Philippines
Under conditions of a worsening global economic crisis, the mass lay-offs in the Philippines are part of the relentless assault on the wages and living conditions of workers around the world.
Philippines among fastest growing ASEAN economy in next 2 years
The Philippines is seen emerging as the fastest growing economy among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over the next two years, according to DBS Bank Ltd. of …
Fatal Beating by Police Roils the Philippines
Police in the Philippines again appear responsible for the fatal beating of a man in their custody. Videos of the incident, which went viral, allegedly show Police Staff Sergeant Ronald Gamayon of the …
Building a dynamic insurance company in the Philippines
Following the pandemic, BPI AIA has played a governing role in bringing financial literacy to Filipinos as well as innovative new products to provide them with certainty and confidence now and in the …
Tourism resurgence spells danger for Philippine pangolins
The Philippine pangolin is critically endangered, hunted to the brink of extinction for its scales and meat. China, the Philippines’ neighbour and a major tourism market, drives global demand for …
EXPLAINER: Will a sovereign wealth fund work for the Philippines?
Across the world, sovereign wealth funds have built roads and filled up national budgets. But experts aren’t so sure the Maharlika fund can do the same for us.
Crumbling Nuclear Plant May Fuel Philippines After 36-Year Delay
A nuclear power plant on the Philippines’ western coast has sat idle for nearly four decades, costing billions of dollars and never producing a watt of electricity. Now, it’s at the center of a debate …
Officials: New lighthouses in northernmost Philippines emphasize sovereignty amid Taiwan-China tensions
The Philippines activated four new lighthouses in its remote northernmost islands of Batanes to emphasize their sovereignty, officials said, amid concerns of tension between neighbor Taiwan and China.