Category: Philippines
Military verifying reported presence of Turkish terrorists in Philippines | SunStar
THE military is verifying the purported presence of Turkish terrorists, specifically the members of Fetullah Gulen Movement, in the Philippines, Malacanang said Thursday. In [...]
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Philippines: Abu Sayyaf kills another Vietnamese sailor
Daesh-linked Abu Sayyaf terrorists brutally shot to death one of three remaining Vietnamese sailors they kidnapped last year off Basilan in the country’s Muslim south, [...]
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Philippines, Asean states warned vs investment deals with China
Member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), especially the Philippines, should be cautious when entering into massive investment deals with China [...]
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Philippines’ central bank chief: We’re watching financial risks closely
The Philippines’ central bank is watching financial risks in the country closely and is ready to act should the situation demand attention, its new governor told CNBC. [...]
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India expands counter terror coop with Philippines in ongoing Fight Against ISIS
India has expanded its anti-terror and de-radicalisation partnership with the Philippines, which is battling a three-week siege by Islamic State-affiliated militants in the [...]
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ISIS militants in the Philippines affects local Filipino community
Members of the local Filipino community in the Rio Grande Valley are concerned about what’s happening in their native country. The Philippine military continue to [...]
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Philippines’ ex-central bank head issues caution for future
Longest-serving governor discusses the challenges awaiting his successor The Philippine central bank must address policy uncertainty and cybersecurity risks if it is to [...]
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The Philippines is aiming for an energy boom with Duterte’s latest reform
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest attempt to reform the Philippine economy is a major change for the energy industry there. The Philippines, one of the [...]
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Drilling for oil in disputed sea may resume this year: Philippine official
Drilling for oil and natural gas on the Reed Bank in the South China Sea may resume before the end of the year, a Philippine energy official said on Wednesday, as the [...]
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Inside the fight against ISIS in the Philippines
When ISIS-linked militants took control of the Philippine city of Marawi more than a month ago, the government responded by declaring martial law in the region and launching [...]
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Philippines: 54 buildings retaken from Maute in Marawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines Government troops have retaken 54 buildings occupied by Daesh-linked fighters in Marawi City on the southern island of Mindanao, the military said [...]
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Japan Tobacco in talks to buy assets of Philippines’ Mighty Corp for $890m
Japan Tobacco Inc is in talks over a 45 billion peso (US$890 million) deal to buy the assets of a Philippines cigarette maker accused of evading billions of pesos in taxes, [...]
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Philippines’ sea row lawyer: Duterte adopted a policy of defeatism
A law professor who was among those behind the Philippines’ legal victory in the Hague over its maritime dispute with China is disappointed with the Duterte [...]
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The Philippines posts record trade deficit in May
The Philippines posted its biggest trade deficit since data became available, fueled by a rapidly expanding economy. The currency slumped to its weakest level since 2006. The [...]
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Philippine troops’ clash with NPA leaves 9 dead
Philippine troops clashed Wednesday with communist rebels in the south, leaving eight rebels and a soldier dead, officials said. The fighting erupted after patrolling troops [...]
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