Philippine economy continues to shine
President Rodrigo Duterte was on his best behaviour with China’s President Xi Jinping in October. Source: Wikimedia
The Philippine economy grew the fastest in Asean...
US/Philippine military exercise starts
US high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) will be used during the Philippine exercise. Source: Wikimedia
Around 8,000 US and Philippine personnel have begun their annual...
Manila defies Pope on death penalty
The Philippine government says it will continue in its push to legalise the death penalty, despite Pope Francis’ recent declaration that capital punishment was...
Asean cautious about South China Sea
An early release of Asean chairman's statement ahead of the leaders’ summit in Kuala Lumpur says the group's views on South China Sea disputes...
Manila slashes contraceptive budget
Manila Cathedral. The Catholic church wields considerable power in the Philippines. Source: Wikimedia
The parliament in Manila has slashed the government’s contraceptives budget, despite legislation...
Manila alarmed at China warnings
The Philippines has expressed concern to Beijing over what it says is an increasing number of Chinese radio threats to Philippine aircraft and ships...
Rebels reject Manila peace talks
The Philippine government has asked that peace talks with communist insurgents be moved home from Europe with designated areas set up to help end...
Philippines allows return of OFWs to Hong Kong, Macau
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with existing job contracts in Hong Kong and Macau are now able to return to said territories amid the Philippine...
The Philippine transportation system is unimaginably awful
THE Philippines has long been left out when it comes to modernizing its public transport system as compared with its neighboring Asian countries Malaysia...
Australian, 84, held in Manila
The Philippines has detained an elderly Australian activist for being a "threat to public order", in the latest action against foreigners accused of political...
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Philippines allows return of OFWs to Hong Kong, Macau
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with existing job contracts in Hong Kong and Macau are now able to return to said territories amid the Philippine...
Thais urged to postpone visit to Israel
The government of Thailand is urging Thai nationals to postpone their visits to Israel amid the quarantine requirement imposed by the latter.
In an advisory...
Will Southeast Asia become a football superpower?
After decades of languishing in the footballing wilderness, Asia appears to be discovering a taste for the sport at last. In particular, the Association...