Indonesia, Philippines to hold joint patrol on July 5

It was revealed that a part of the coordinated patrol will also include a medical mission in Balut Island and patients can avail free medical assistance.

Jul 3, 2017

100 Denmark companies to continue business in Philippines despite internal crisis

The Danish-based companies presently based in the Philippines have business interests in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, health, energy, water, etc.

Jul 2, 2017

Philippines: Cops arrest bank officer for unauthorised transfer of USD 338,000

Police identified the suspect as Mariebel Osorio, 41, head of Cash Section of Union Bank Ortigas Branch.

Jul 2, 2017

Philippines: After urban spaces, PDEA to wage drug war in 42,000 villages

Around 4,000 illegal drug suspects and peddlers have been shot dead by unknown vigilantes riding on tandem motorcycles since Duterte announced the drug war.

Jul 1, 2017

China in line to pip US, Japan and become Philippines' biggest trading partner

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Zhao Jianhua, told journalists in Manila, that China and Philippines have entered, a "global period of fast development".

Jul 1, 2017

94 Abu Sayyaf militants killed by AFP since January 2017

The deaths of these militants were from series of clashes in the Zamboanga Peninsula region, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces.

Jun 30, 2017

Philippines: Duterte's first 365 days were full of lies, says jailed Senator De Lima

De Lima was removed through a Senate majority vote and was replaced by a veteran senator Richard Gordon.

Jun 30, 2017

Philippines: Peace talks with Moro rebels continue despite extremism 'virus'

Filipino Peace Presidential Adviser Jesus Dureza said that extremism is like a "virus" that needs to be addressed openly.

Jun 29, 2017

Philippines aims to be among top 20 business destinations by 2020: Trade minister

The trade minister says that the target to make the Philippines a top business destination will be possible if streamlining of business processes and automation is made a priority.

Jun 29, 2017

Philippines: Government to organize 30 prosecutors to handle trials of Marawi rebels

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre says the 30 prosecutors will be assigned in two panels with 15 prosecutors each for the speedy resolution of the case.

Jun 28, 2017

Overcrowded evacuation centers worries Philippine government

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that the number of evacuees registered have ballooned to 80,000 families and still growing.

Jun 28, 2017

Philippines: Muslim community distributes identification card to avoid mix up with militants

Batangas Muslim Community Leader, Junaid Mangandari, said that the ID distribution will serve as identification purposes.

Jun 27, 2017

Maute militants want MILF to intervene to end conflict in Philippines

The MILF is the largest revolutionary organisation in the Philippine with approximately 10,000 armed fighters who struck a peace deal with the Philippine government in 2014.

Jun 27, 2017

Philippines registers 3,290 HIV-AIDS cases anew

According to authorities, the government has to double time in its campaign to educate Filipino millennial before it is too late.

Jun 26, 2017

Philippine vice president turns over sewing machines to displaced civilians

Robredo has identified hijab making as one of the livelihood program that displaced civilians could focus on.

Jun 26, 2017

Philippines: Unidentified men shoot drug-suspect as wife screams in horror

The deceased has been identified as Roel Cabinel, 42 years old, and he was facing drug charges at the Quezon City trial court.

Jun 25, 2017

Philippines plans to transform war-torn Marawi City into tourism hub

Tourism Undersecretary, Frederick Alegra, said that the tourism department has already formed a team to draft the plan of transforming Marawi City in a new tourism hub

Jun 25, 2017

Philippine Police on high alert ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations

The Filipino government declared holiday on Monday as Muslims in the country will observe Eid al – Fitr

Jun 24, 2017

Philippines: Former Justice Secretary faces illegal drug trading charges

Leila De Lima will be facing illegal drug trading charges filed by the Justice Department due to allegations that illegal drugs trading has been rampant in the country's largest prison cell during her term.

Jun 24, 2017

Philippines: Provincial governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

The Philippine government has introduced the PAMANA program, a national plan that will provide infrastructure projects in identified provinces.

Jun 23, 2017