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Philippines lifts decade-old ban on nursing programmes in more schools
The Philippines has lifted a decade-old ban on offering nursing programmes in more schools as it looks to boost supply to meet the demand for nurses.
The South-East Asian nation is allowing more colleges and universities to train…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president, replacing Duterte
Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the Philippine president in a ceremony in Manila, succeeding the outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte.
His inauguration marks a stunning comeback for the Marcos political dynasty, which was…
Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines
A fire engulfed a ferry carrying 165 people in the central Philippines and rescuers now say all but two have been brought to safety.
One person is confirmed to have died and one is missing, the Philippine Coast Guard says.
The Mama…
New Philippines tax chief says she’ll collect Marcos estate tax, estimated over $5b
The Philippines' incoming tax agency chief said on Wednesday (June 22) she would collect the estate tax due from the family of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, taking on an issue that has hounded the next leader.
The Bureau of…
Philippines moves closer to building world’s largest solar project
Solar Philippines has submitted offers to contract most of its planned 10 gigawatts of projects, including the world's largest, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to meet rising demand for electricity while shifting away from coal.
If…
Sara Duterte Takes Oath as Philippine Vice President before Marcos inauguration
Sara Duterte will break with tradition for the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (June 19), opting to take her oath as the Philippines' next vice-president almost two weeks ahead of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The daughter of…
Marcos names as legal counsel the man who plotted father’s ouster 36 years ago
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed as his legal counsel the same man who, as defense minister more than 36 years ago, helped hatch a coup that forced his father, the Philippines' autocratic president from 1965 to 1986, to…
Philippine chicken output set to decline as cost of feed rises
The Philippines will likely produce fewer chickens in the coming months with numbers reduced by pricier, lower-quality feed and poor weather, an industry leader said, a slowdown that could drive food costs higher.
Raising poultry will be…
Philippines to set up embassy in Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the Philippines will establish an embassy in Ukraine, months after Russia launched a military invasion that displaced millions and affected the global economy.
“I’m setting up a…
Philippine defence secretary faints during independence day ceremony
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana fainted during an Independence Day ceremony on Sunday morning (June 12), and the Department of National Defence said he is "in stable condition".
"I am fine now. Just resting since the…