Tag: Philippines
Philippines writes off $1 billion in farmers’ debts
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. erased on Friday July 7 a billion dollars in land debts owed by more than half a million farmers. The objective is to encourage a…
The super typhoon is expected to hit the Philippines
The storm, which is classified as a so-called super typhoon, is considered to be the strongest to hit the area in the last 20 years. Over the past week, Mawar…
Imprisoned Duterte critic freed in Philippines
Published: Just now full screen “Fight Leila” – Leila de Lima’s supporters gathered outside the court in Muntinlupa. Photo: Aaron Favila/AP/TT Imprisoned Filipino human rights activist Leila de Lima is…
Imprisoned Duterte critic freed in Philippines
Leila de Lima, former senator and minister of justice, was arrested in February 2017 on charges of involvement in drug trafficking, something she has vehemently denied. Human rights groups have…
China Sea: what you need to know about the major military maneuvers between the Philippines and the United States
After China has, for three days, simulated the “closure” of the island of Taiwan, the United States and the Philippines begin, this Tuesday, April 11, joint military exercises supposed to…
Chinese ships spotted near Philippines-controlled island
According to the news of the “Rappler” website broadcasting from the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard stated that 42 fishing vessels, which are estimated to be “China’s civilian naval militia”,…
6.1 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines! – World News
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. In the statement made by the US Geological Survey (USGS), it was reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred in…
The US is opening new bases for the Philippines in its fight against China
American troops are increasing their presence in Taiwan’s neighborhood. MANILA The United States and the Philippines have announced an increase in the presence of American troops in the Philippines. In…
Pizzas no longer have onions and flight attendants fell into smuggling – onions became a luxury product in the Philippines
MANILA Philippine Airlines flight attendants tried to bring a total of 27 kilograms of onions to the Philippines in their suitcases in mid-January. However, the ten crew members who flew…
growth at its highest for almost 50 years
Like India, the countries of Southeast Asia are vigorously taking over from Asian growth. Last year, the Philippines’ economic growth exceeded 7%, its highest level in 50 years. And this…