Labor groups are urging the government to craft a rescue plan for the struggling Philippine garment industry that equally protects workers and supports firms. Following reports of a factory closure in …
From rags-to-riches rise to $23.3B land conundrum: What to know about Philippines’ richest man Manuel Villar
Manuel Villar, the Philippines’ richest billionaire who rose from humble beginnings, is under scrutiny after transferring a mostly vacant piece of land on the outskirts of Manila and claiming its …
Storm Fengshen Kills Eight in Philippines as It Heads for China
Tropical storm Fengshen has killed eight people in the Philippines, authorities said, warning it could intensify as it heads for China and Vietnam.
UAE dispatches urgent aid to support families impacted by Cebu earthquake
The United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has dispatched urgent relief aid to approximately 40,000 families impacted by the earthquake that struck Cebu Province in the Philippines. The …
Storm leaves 1 dead, forces thousands to evacuate in Philippines
A tropical storm has hit the northern and central Philippines, leaving at least one person dead and forcing over 22,000 people to evacuate.
Five dead, two missing as Tropical Storm Fengshen soaks Philippines
Heavy flooding reported in several central Philippine islands, including Samar and Panay, forcing thousands to evacuate.
4.7-magnitude earthquake jolts northern Philippines
MANILA: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Ilocos Norte in the northern Philippines on Saturday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official
The DOJ has brought charges against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts.
Philippines, European Union to hold FTA talks next week
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the next round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations next week.
Philippines, European Union to hold FTA talks next week
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the next round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations next week.