Philippines expects 7% GDP growth rate in Q2 despite Marawi crisis

The Duterte administration is targeting up to 7.5% GDP growth rate this year and 7-8% from 2018-2022.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippines: Duterte thankful for US force's assistance in Marawi conflict

According to a US official, US special forces are providing aerial surveillance and electronic eavesdropping and communications assistance.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippines: Huge rally against Martial Law set on Independence Day

Critics also said that Martial law will just allow law authorities and state-sponsored vigilantes to resort to extrajudicial killings.

Jun 11, 2017

Philippines government to allocate USD 204m to reconstruct war-torn Marawi City

The ongoing-battle has already killed 138 terrorists, 58 soldiers and 21 civilians and several residents have fled the city.

Jun 11, 2017

World Bank grants USD 99.3 m loan to boost Philippines agricultural sector

Dubbed as the Inclusive Partnerships for Agricultural Competitiveness (IPAC), the load assistance for the said program was approved by the Washington-based international lender.

Jun 10, 2017

Philippines military promises to end Marawi battle by independence day on 12 June

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it is expected to liberate Marawi City from the terrorists' hold by June 12.

Jun 10, 2017

Philippines government issues arrest warrant for terror groups spies

The suspected spies belong to Philippines' top terrorist groups namely Abu Sayyaf Group, (ASG), Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Maguid Group.

Jun 9, 2017

Philippines: Marawi conflict displaces 218,665 civilians

Aside from the 43,733 families displaced, school classes will also be disrupted for 22,000 elementary and high school students as a result of bloody clashes.

Jun 8, 2017

Philippines: Senator calls Duterte, "The Grave Digger" in International Court complaint

Trillanes together with lower house Philippine Lawmaker Gary Alejano filed a 45-page complaint at the International Criminal Court.

Jun 7, 2017

Philippines to investigate country's oldest bank glitch

BPI President Cezar Consing apologizes to irate customers for the glitch that caused double credits from April 27 to May 2.

Jun 7, 2017

Presence of 1,200 ISIS militants threatens Southeast Asia

Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are set to meet on June 19 to discuss the deployment of naval forces in Sulu strait to tackle terror threats.

Jun 6, 2017

Qatar flights suspension: Thousands of Filipinos resort to panic buying food, supplies

Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, Air Arabia and Saudi Airlines suspended their flights to and from Qatar.

Jun 6, 2017

Six lawmakers question Duterte's Martial Law, file resolution

Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.

Jun 5, 2017

ASEAN ISIS militants will return home soon, says Australia Defence Minister

According to a forecast made by Australia Defence Minister ISIS fighters who developed extreme ideologies will return to Southeast Asia and might take up arms against their governments.

Jun 5, 2017

Philippines Drug Enforement Agency recaptures Korean-American 'ecstacy' trader

Ecstasy pill is a stimulant drug that can cause unreasonable hallucinations to users and can cause serious health issues.

Jun 4, 2017

Public transport strike threatens school reopening in Philippines

The strike is being organised to dramatise sentiments against the government's move to phase out old passenger jeepneys.

Jun 4, 2017

Philippines authorities fear Abu Sayyaf role as 2 Japanese tourists go missing

The tourists boarded a rented boat for their island-hopping in Palawan and thereafter failed to return to their hotel

Jun 3, 2017

Philippines, Mexico discuss new ways to enhance trade

The Philippines and Mexico trade relations traces back to 400 years when the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade started in 1565.

Jun 3, 2017

"Philippines will be safest place for journalist": Government

The authorities say their mandate is to prevent any form of harm that will threaten journalist physically, emotionally or psychologically.

May 31, 2017

Philippines wants to lease government-owned land to companies

Agricuture minister Emmanuel Pinol says he would submit the proposal to the president for approval of the proposed program called Bantay Kagubatan Program.

May 31, 2017