Category: Philippines
Philippines studying move on China monument in South China Sea
The Philippines’ presidential palace has opted to say little for now about China’s recent activities in the South China Sea, including its erection of a monument [...]
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Viral ‘Rescue’ Videos Ignite Dispute Between Philippines And Kuwait
Philippine authorities say they have conveyed to Kuwait their “strong surprise and great displeasure” over the Gulf country’s decision to expel their envoy [...]
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Philippines to draw up nuclear energy policy
The Philippines Department of Energy has submitted its recommendation to the President on the country’s nuclear energy policy. The policy will include a decision on the [...]
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Kuwait expels Philippines ambassador amid maid abuse dispute
Kuwait on Wednesday expelled the Philippines ambassador and recalled its own envoy from Manila over a growing diplomatic dispute sparked by complaints of the abuse of [...]
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#Saudi_support_Philippines trends on social media
Support for Filipinos from Saudi Arabia has become a trending topic on social media amid recent rift between the Philippines and Kuwait. The #Saudi_support_Philippines ranked [...]
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Philippine ‘castle boys’ in shifting sands of Boracay closure
Jessler Magbanua has been sculpting elaborate sand castles for tourist tips on the Philippine resort island of Boracay for years, but now that it is shut for clean-up he will [...]
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Philippines’ H1 April domestic bioethanol reference price extends uptrend
The Philippines’ domestic bioethanol reference price for H1 April rose 1.95 percent from H2 March to Philippine Peso 53.34/litre ($1,066.8/cu m), Sugar Regulatory [...]
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Philippines closing Boracay to tourists under high security
The Philippines shuttered its most famous holiday island Boracay to tourists on Thursday for a six-month clean-up, which the government has imposed with a muscular show of [...]
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Philippines to allow cryptocurrency operators in economic zone
The Philippines will allow 10 blockchain and virtual currency companies to operate in an economic zone to take advantage of tax perks while generating employment, a [...]
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Philippines to deport Australian nun who angered Duterte
The Philippines on Wednesday ordered the deportation of an elderly Australian Catholic nun who angered President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing her of engaging in illegal [...]
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Philippines To Welcome Ten Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Companies Into Special Economic Zone
On April 25, 2018, the chief of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) revealed that a collection of blockchain and cryptocurrency companies may soon set up shop in [...]
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Japan Tank Landing Ship Set for Philippines Voyage
The visit is just the latest in a series of maritime developments in the bilateral defense relationship. Later this week, a Japanese ship will be docking in the Philippines [...]
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Philippines approves San Miguel’s $14 billion airport project
The Philippines on Wednesday approved a $14 billion airport project proposed by its largest company by revenue, San Miguel Corp, a facility that that should help ease [...]
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Philippines down 6 notches on World Press Freedom Index
Despite being touted as the country with the freest and liveliest press in Asia, the Philippines sank lower in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index of media watchdog Reporters [...]
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Philippines demands explanation as Kuwait expels envoy
Manila demanded an explanation Thursday after its ambassador to Kuwait was expelled, shocking Philippine authorities and deepening a diplomatic row over the treatment of [...]
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