PHILIPPINES

President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations

MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has drawn a firm line in the sand against China, making his country’s increasingly strained relationship with Beijing a focal point of his campaign ahead of the May mid-term elections. Speaking in Mindanao, … Continue reading President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations

Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino community in the United States is on edge as former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 has reignited fears of deportation for undocumented immigrants. His administration’s aggressive push to toughen … Continue reading Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation

Philippines: Typhoon Recovery with Ongoing Preparedness

MANILA — The Philippines is making significant strides in recovering from past typhoon disasters, while also bolstering its preparedness for future calamities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the government’s commitment to disaster resilience during an interview at the *Seatrade Cruise … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon Recovery with Ongoing Preparedness

Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts

MANILA – Villagers in northern provinces of the Philippines are being forced to evacuate as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, compounding the challenges faced by a nation still grappling with the aftermath of a recent storm that claimed at least 182 lives … Continue reading Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts

Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate

MANILA/SEOUL – China has sought to expand its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea for years, brushing aside an international ruling that its claim to most of the waterway has no legal basis. The Philippines and South … Continue reading Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate