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
Philippines: 31 million people affected by typhoon
Manila – A super typhoon weakened after barreling through the southern part of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, with officials reporting at least four deaths, power outages, infrastructure damage and flash floods. Goni is among the strongest … Continue reading Philippines: 31 million people affected by typhoon
Cebu Pacific to raise US$ 500m fresh capital
Manila – Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is seeking to raise US$500 million in additional capital to beef up its balance sheet so as to weather the pandemic storm. CEB told the Philippine Stock Exchange that it will seek … Continue reading Cebu Pacific to raise US$ 500m fresh capital
Philippines: MSME hotel owners support each other
Manila – It has been tough for big players of the embattled Philippine travel and tourism, but more so for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) – comprising the majority of the industry – that have moved for their … Continue reading Philippines: MSME hotel owners support each other
Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
MANILA – Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital on Monday as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption could happen at any time, potentially triggering a tsunami. Thousands of people were … Continue reading Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
MANILA – A typhoon that struck the central Philippines over Christmas has killed at least 13 people, disaster agency officials said on Thursday. Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13