A fact-finding commission has filed criminal complaints for corruption against 37 people, including senators, members of Congress, and wealthy businesspeople. Criminal complaints have also been filed …
Philippines Property Market Heats Up
Real estate is booming in the Philippines, as a spate of new construction signals. With the economy expanding at 7%, its highest rate in three decades, and with remittances from more than 10 million …
Philippines Estimates $63 Million Damage to Crops After Typhoons
Rice and other harvests in the Philippines were damaged earlier this month, when typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-Wong struck the country within days and left a trail of destruction and deaths.
President stresses stronger economic ties with Philippines
The President reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for the Philippines’ continued support for Pakistan’s engagement with ASEAN. He expressed solidarity with the people and government of the Philippines over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the recent earthquake.
Philippines aid worker details proactive emergency response to Typhoon Kalmaegi
Catholic Relief Services revealed emergency relief efforts in the Philippines began before Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall.
Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship of Asean to test Marcos’ balancing act on regional issues
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday (Nov 14) launched the Philippines’ year-long chairmanship of Asean in 2026, setting the tone for how Manila intends to steer the regional grouping amid rising geopolitical tensions and questions over its relevance.
U.S. Marines Deploy Drone Unit to Philippines to Patrol Over South China Sea
The U.S. Marine Corps temporarily deployed a unit of drones to support Philippine maritime security efforts in the South China Sea where tensions are high between Manila and Beijing, USNI News has learned.
Powerful politicians will be in jail by Christmas for corruption scandal, Philippine president says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday that many of at least 37 powerful senators, members of Congress and wealthy businesspeople implicated in a massive …
Marcos Vows Jail Time for Suspects in Philippines Graft Scandal
MANILA (Reuters) -People allegedly involved in a Philippine corruption scandal linked to government infrastructure projects, including in flood-control facilities that failed during a heavy typhoon season, will be jailed by the end of the year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed on Thursday.
US forces launch relief effort in the Philippines after 2 typhoons batter islands
The American military has launched a disaster-relief operation in the Philippines alongside local forces in response to back-to-back typhoons.