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Kamala Harris’ visit to the Philippines sends China a message of US intent
A Philippine archipelago known for tropical vacations will become the focus of political attention this week when Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the highest-ranking US official to visit its main island.
Palawan is home to dive…
US to give Philippines $7.5 million to boost maritime patrol in South China Sea
On board one of the Philippines’ biggest vessels patrolling the disputed South China Sea, United States Vice-President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced that Washington is allotting US$7.5 million to boost the capabilities of Manila’s…
Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines
A Chinese coast guard ship has been accused of "forcefully retrieving" a floating object, believed to be rocket debris, from a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.
Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos of the Philippine Navy said…
Philippine economy shows unexpected strength as demand holds
The Philippine economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, boosting the case for the central bank to tighten monetary policy further to contain inflation amid a sustained demand recovery.
Gross domestic product rose 7.6 percent…
Suspected Chinese rocket debris found off Philippines
Debris likely from a Chinese rocket has been retrieved off the Philippines for a second time this year, its authorities said Wednesday, fueling criticism that China is not taking sufficient steps to reduce the risk of accidents.
China said…
Philippines to speed up US defense pact for troops, bases
The Philippines wants to accelerate a defense pact with the US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.…
Ex-Philippine prisons chief, assistant named as ‘masterminds’ in radio journalist’s slaying
Former Philippine prisons chief Gerald Bantag and his right-hand man, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta, have been identified as the alleged “masterminds” behind the killing of veteran radio journalist…
Filipinos tighten belts as inflation soars to 14-year high
The inflation rate in the Philippines surged to 7.7 percent in October, a 14-year-high, after a recent typhoon pushed up food prices.
The high inflation is now forcing Filipinos to stretch their hard-earned peso to make ends meet.…
Death toll rises as Philippines retrieves more bodies after storm
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to fly over devastated areas after Tropical Storm Nalgae swept through the country over the weekend.
More bodies have been retrieved from flood-stricken parts of the Philippines, lifting the death toll from…
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae leaves 45 dead in Philippines
At least 45 people have died and a further 14 people are missing from floods and landslides in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Nalgae tears through the country, authorities said Saturday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed…