Demand for Filipino workers increases in Beijing, Shanghai as China-Philippines ties improve

With the strengthening of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, Chinese employers are keen on hiring Filipinos.

Jul 31, 2017

Philippines drug war: Lawmakers to investigate illegal drugs worth USD 118m

Philippines lawmaker Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous drugs, said that the investigation will commence this week.

Jul 31, 2017

Joint oil exploration with China is against Philippines' interest, says security expert

Philippines Former National Security Adviser said that the oil exploration with drilling joint venture with China is both against the national interest and security.

Jul 31, 2017

China energy investors show interest in Philippine market

The Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce representatives eye Philippine market for investment.

Jul 29, 2017

Australia holds emergency counter terrorism meeting in Indonesia

The Australia government said that the meeting was extremely needed as the number of ISIS-inspired militants is expected to rise in Philippines.

Jul 29, 2017

Philippine Army launches artillery attacks on Abu Sayyaf lair in Sulu

Abu Sayyaf members have gathered for a meeting in Sulu province when Philippine Army launched artillery attacks

Jul 28, 2017

You cannot dictate me: Philippine rebel leader dares Rodrigo Duterte

CPP Founding leader, Jose Maria Sison, asked President Rodrigo Duterte to not dictate him.

Jul 28, 2017

Philippines gets ambassador to US: Mending relations on card?

Jose "Babe" Romualdez has been nominated by President Rodrigo Duterte to be the Philippines ambassador to Washington.

Jul 28, 2017

Government agents arrest former Philippine mayor for illegal arms

Former Philippine mayor Ricardo Ramirez's house was raided by the police and several illegal items were confiscated.

Jul 27, 2017

Philippine government bars 2,700 foreigners from entering the country

This was the report made by the BI as part of their six month campaign (January – June 2017), to prevent undesirable aliens from getting into the country.

Jul 27, 2017

Rodrigo Duterte tells Filipino-Chinese investors: No bribes please!

Rodrigo Duterte ran for president last year promising voters to eradicate corruption in the Philippines.

Jul 27, 2017

Philippines: Former Abu Sayyaf militants get farming assistance

Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members underwent rubber farming technology training in Basilan Province.

Jul 25, 2017

Philippine Airlines allocates USD 2bn for business expansion

Philippine Airlines will be using the fund for its heavy operational expansion.

Jul 25, 2017

Approval of death penalty is Philippine lawmakers' major accomplishment: House Speaker

House Speaker says that the approval of death penalty is Philippine lawmakers' major accomplishment in the Duterte's first year.

Jul 24, 2017

Philippines' second largest bank to undergo investigation over laundering of USD 18m

Metro Bank announced that no customer has been affected by this incident.

Jul 21, 2017

Communist rebels kill five policemen in Central Philippines

Among those killed was a high-rank police officer identified as Col. Arnel Arpon, head of the Guihulngan City police station.

Jul 21, 2017

Philippines: PDP-Laban to learn China's party ideology

Party present said that PDP-Laban is interested in learning Chinese government and ideology to enhance Philippines' relationship with China.

Jul 20, 2017

Taiwanese man killed in boat accident in Philippines

The accident happened in the waters off the Village Island Report in Santa Fe, Cebu.

Jul 20, 2017

Armed conflict should end so rehab can begin: Philippines crisis committee

The Philippine Armed Forces continue to rain artillery bombs and aerial strikes on rebels position.

Jul 19, 2017

Malaysia Air opens first ticketing office in Manila

The Philippine embassy describes Malaysia as a labor partner of the Philippines and around 670,000 Malaysians are also doing business in the Philippines.

Jul 19, 2017