Australia joins ASEAN to suppress ISIS in Southern Philippines

Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne says that the "Philippines accepted our suggestion that two Austrailian Air Force P-3 Orion aircraft will be allowed to operate in Mindanao as the battle is going on in Marawi City."

Jun 23, 2017

Philippines: Government to give Ramadan cash, food to displaced persons

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year where Islam faithfuls observe strict fasting from morning to late afternoon.

Jun 22, 2017

4 Philippine companies face tax evasion charges

The Philippine's tax agency notified the companies of their reported tax liabilities but failed to protest and pay the delinquent accounts.

Jun 22, 2017

Philippines needs 14,000 policemen to address terror threats

Applicants were encouraged to visit the PNP Online Recruitment Application system to be properly guided on how to undergo the selection process.

Jun 21, 2017

Philippines: LT group of companies sees expansion in Southeast Asia

Michaeal Tan, LT Group of companies Director, says it is looking at their beverage business to expand in the ASEAN region.

Jun 21, 2017

Philippines to borrow USD 1.7bn to accelerate infrastructural development

The announcement came when the Bureau of Treasury told the public that the government is finding ways to address the budget deficit next year.

Jun 20, 2017

Philippines: Displaced civilians begin eating boxes, leaves due to food shortage

The Filipino military continues to launch airstrikes and artillery shells on rebels positions and it claims there are at least hundred militants left in Marawi City.

Jun 19, 2017

Despite US presence, Filipino military reminds: 'We are a sovereign nation'

Padilla made the response when asked by a local reporter about the role of US troops in the battle zone in Marawi

Jun 19, 2017

Maoist rebels raid police station in Central Philippines

Police reported that there were no casualties reported since the police did not fight back.

Jun 18, 2017

Philippines: Security forces arrest Abu Sayyaf Chief Leader's close aide

Based on the military intelligence reports, the detainee is one of the bomb experts of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)

Jun 18, 2017

Philippines: House Speaker wants Martial Law extended to five years

Filipino Laws empower the Filipino President to declare the Martial law that will last for 60 days and Congress will determine whether or not to extend it.

Jun 17, 2017

Taiwan-based Bank opens in Philippines

The opening of the 98-year old Taiwan bank is the fourth Taiwanese bank to establish operations in the Philippines.

Jun 17, 2017

Philippines jails overpopulated by 511%, say state auditors

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that their findings cover all jails in the country that include district jails, municipal jails, extension jails and female dormitories.

Jun 16, 2017

Philippines: Maute terrorists using 2 mosques as hideouts to trigger communal tension

The Philippines military has reiterated that they will not bomb mosques as it is a place of worship and they have other ways how to finish off the terrorists.

Jun 16, 2017

Duterte absent for 3 days, Philippines lawmakers ask for transparency on health

Opposition lawmakers Gary Alejano and Teddy Baguilat dared the president to explain his unusual absence from his ceremonial functions since Sunday.

Jun 15, 2017

Philippines wants bank for working Filipinos in Saudi Arabia

Finance Minister made this announcement despite the shaky diplomatic relationship between Qatar and Saudi Arabia including other gulf countries.

Jun 15, 2017

Philippines special envoy pushes joint oil drilling with China

De Venecia says the proposal was patterned from the oil drilling agreement introduced in the North Sea between Norway, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Jun 14, 2017

Philippine Vice President sees importance of US in fighting terror

Robredo appeals to the public to support the President Duterte's counter-terrorism campaign.

Jun 14, 2017

Artists, surfers raise Philippines flag in South China Sea

These people are members of Dakila and they travelled to Greenspace Liwa beach in Zambales to hold the flag raising ceremony.

Jun 13, 2017

Philippines: Communist rebels condemn ISIS attack in Marawi

The on-going three week-long battle in Marawi has already claimed more than 200 lives and also destroyed establishments

Jun 13, 2017