Indonesia offers anti-submarine aircraft to the Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines have been quietly strengthening defense support over the past decade, but recent developments have brought them into the spotlight. Indonesia’s offer [more…]
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Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face uncertain future amid government’s modernization plan
In the bustling streets of Manila, the jeepneys, vibrant and iconic symbols of Filipino culture, chugged along, their colorful hand-painted designs depicting everything from religious [more…]
SEC moves to block Binance in the Philippines amidst allegations of unauthorized securities trading
In a significant development, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has taken decisive action against Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform. [more…]
The Philippines ramps up Durian exports to China even during heightened territorial disputes
In a strategic move to bolster its exports to the world’s largest market for durian consumption, the Philippines is making waves at the China International [more…]
Manila tops global prime residential property market, Dubai slips to second place
In a surprising turn of events, the capital of the Philippines, Manila, has surged ahead of Dubai to claim the top spot in the global [more…]
Japan to boost Philippines’ defense capabilities amid rising tensions in the South China Sea
Japan’s official security assistance (OSA) program is set to take center stage as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida heads to the Philippines to meet with President [more…]
Senators call for a complete ban on Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (Pogos)
Senators in the Philippines have intensified their demands for a blanket ban on Philippine offshore gambling operators (Pogos) after a recent raid exposed a horrifying [more…]
Philippine defense chief restricts military personnel from using AI portrait apps for security concerns
The Philippine Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., issued an official memorandum on October 14, instructing all defense personnel, including the 163,000-member military, to avoid using [more…]
Philippines strongly condemns China’s provocative action in South China Sea
The Philippines issued a strong statement on Friday, condemning China after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collided with a Philippine patrol ship in the [more…]
Beijing responds to Manila’s criticism regarding the Scarborough Shoal barrier
The Chinese foreign ministry asserts that the shoal belongs to China and disregards the removal of its buoys. Beijing has criticized the Philippines for removing [more…]