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Typhoon Noru: Five rescuers dead as typhoon hits Philippines
Five rescue workers in the Philippines have been killed in a typhoon that has left homes flooded and millions without electricity.
They were washed away in flash floods while carrying out operations in the district of San…
Philippines on red alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches
The Philippines has issued an extreme emergency alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches.
The storm, known locally as Super Typhoon Karding, reached super typhoon status early on Sunday morning local time in the Philippines after…
Philippines’ Marcos eyes China compromise on South China Sea
The Philippines is interested in renewing talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea to expand and diversify its sources of energy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.
The Southeast Asian country seeks a…
Philippines seeks Russian fuel as inflation bites, Marcos says
The Philippines is talking to Russia about buying fuel and other key commodities because the country's national interest overrides potential concerns over the war in Ukraine, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
Noting that the Philippines…
Marcos calls out climate change ‘injustice’ in UN assembly debut
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pushed for climate financing from developed nations in his first major speech before world leaders, urging that the "historical injustice" caused by global warming be rectified.
The Philippines is…
Marcos goes on US charm offensive, signalling shift from Duterte
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he cannot envision the Philippines not having the United States as a partner, marking his strongest statements yet on the longstanding alliance undermined by his predecessor.
Marcos, who is in New York…
Philippine allows call centres to fully implement remote working while keeping tax perks
The Philippines has allowed outsourcing companies to fully implement remote work while keeping their tax perks, resolving a months-long issue in favor of the economically important industry.
Information technology and business process…
Philippines’ Marcos assures self-rule for predominantly Muslim region
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday witnessed the opening session of the Bangsamoro parliament, signaling his government's commitment to seeing through the largely Muslim region's transition to self-rule.
Marcos also…
President Marcos won’t follow Duterte’s bloody approach to drug war
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr plans to pivot away from his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte's bloody approach to the country's drug problem, but still intends to protect his ally from any investigation by the International Criminal…
Marcos Jr sees ‘rebirth’ of Philippines as supporters celebrate late dictator’s…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr led celebrations of the 105th birthday of his late father on Sunday, saying the festivities marked a "rebirth" of the Philippines that once ousted the dictator whom he was named after.
Marcos was joined by his…