Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Alert Level Raised
MANILA – In an unexpected escalation of volcanic activity, Mount Kanlaon, located on the central island of Negros in the Philippines, has undergone an explosive eruption, leading authorities to raise the alert level on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology … Continue reading Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Alert Level Raised
Philippine President Marcos issues warning to China
SINGAPORE – On the opening day of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos issued a stern warning to China. In his speech, Marcos emphasized the Philippines’ determination not to surrender a single square millimeter of the South … Continue reading Philippine President Marcos issues warning to China
China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
MANILA – Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated once again following an incident in the South China Sea. On April 30, two Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at a Philippine coast guard vessel, the BRP Bagacay. … Continue reading China attacks Philippine coast guard ship
South China Sea: Philippines and Vietnam Forge Alliance
HANOI — In a significant diplomatic move, the Philippines, and Vietnam have come together to enhance their collaboration in the contested South China Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Hanoi marked a pivotal moment as the two Southeast Asian … Continue reading South China Sea: Philippines and Vietnam Forge Alliance
Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
MANILA – Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce a third weekly nonstop frequency on its Manila – Toronto route starting April 5, 2024. The resulting 50% increase in capacity aims to meet growing travel demand to and from the Canadian East … Continue reading Philippine Airlines expands flights to Toronto
South China Sea: US will defend the Philippines
MANILA – The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in … Continue reading South China Sea: US will defend the Philippines
Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea
MANILA – The Philippine government has removed a floating barrier that China had installed to block Philippine fishing boats from entering a disputed area in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday. The barrier, which was … Continue reading Philippines remove barrier in South China Sea
Philippines: Sugar ‘crisis’ tests Marcos’ presidency
MANILA – Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing his first major test since becoming Philippine president — a major sugar shortage, which is threatening to sour his endeavors to revitalize the agriculture sector. This sugar shortage comes as rising commodity prices … Continue reading Philippines: Sugar ‘crisis’ tests Marcos’ presidency
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
Philippines receives 13 Million Doses of Vaccine
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced a supply agreement with the Government of The Philippines for 13 million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna. Under the terms … Continue reading Philippines receives 13 Million Doses of Vaccine