Taiwan donates USD$150,000 to Philippines for victims of Tropical Storm Trami

On Thursday, Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office Cheloy Garafil (second from right) accepted a check from Taiwan Representative in the Philippines Wallace Chow (center) for Tropical Storm Trami disaster relief. (Photo: CNA) Last week, …

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers in northern Philippine provinces were forced to evacuate on Wednesday as a powerful typhoon approached the nation still reeling from a recent storm that left at least 182 dead and …

Vietnam-Philippines trade likely to exceed 8 billion USD for first time

The office said that in the first nine months of this year, import-export turnover between the two countries neared 6.5 billion USD, a rise of over 20% year-on-year, with Vietnam’s exports increasing 20.7%. Among the 35 products Vietnam exported to the …

5 Best Places To Party, Dine, Sightsee & Unwind In Manila, The Philippines!

We’re back in Manila again (because we just can’t get enough of this city!). Previously, we discussed the historical adventures you could have in the Philippine capital, and highlighted museums and colonial sites, among other destinations. However, if you’ …

Unisol partners with Team Philippines in ICF World Dragon Boat tilt

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino company Unisol is proud to outfit the 300-man Philippine National and Club Teams participating in the ICF World Dragon Boat Championships being held at the Bay Walk in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The company which recently …

Long one of the top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay ...

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

Long one of the world’s top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act. Last year, its “Extended Producer Responsibility” statute came into force — the …

At least 11 killed in long-running land dispute between rebel clans in southern Philippines

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Oct 30, 2024  •  2 minute read Article content COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — At least 11 people were killed in a long-seething land dispute involving two Muslim guerrilla commanders and their …

Development for Alignment: JAPHUS and the Philippines’ Role in Linking Traditional and Economic Security

The Japan-Philippines-US (JAPHUS) trilateral is a novelty among Indo-Pacific strategic minilaterals. The Philippines has played a significant role in its formation by linking traditional security issues with economic development while engaging with its two …

Kanlaon (Philippines) volcano () - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 23 October-29 October 2024 (...

Wed, 30 Oct 2024, 15:00 | BY: VN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported continuing unrest at Kanlaon during 22-29 October. The seismic network recorded 1-6 daily volcanic earthquakes. The summit was obscured by weather …