China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
Jiang Mingdian, a 77-year-old from Quanzhou, China, has written over 100,000 letters for families to relatives overseas in a career spanning 59 years. This tradition stems from Fujian's history of emigration, where letter writers bridged the communication gap for illiterate relatives.
The Philippine SEC is ready to embrace the tokenization of real-world assets, with Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo stating that legal and regulatory foundations are in place. The move aims to spur innovation in capital markets and provide safer investment options for Overseas Filipino Workers.
Germany and the Philippines have signed a deal to develop a 39-acre aviation facility at a former US air base in Manila. Lufthansa Technik Philippines will develop the MRO hub, set to open in 2028 and employ 1,200 Filipinos, seen as a significant industrial investment and a move within intensifying global power dynamics.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies no VASP license is held.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies that VASP licenses are still required for regulated activities.
Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty expressed interest in partnering with Russia on innovation and technology. He also stated that the Philippines is considering cooperation in the nuclear power sector as part of its energy diversification and green transition efforts.
A powerful earthquake on June 8 in Mindanao, Philippines, caused significant coastal uplift, dramatically altering shorelines. The quake, originating from the Cotabato Trench, resulted in at least 76 deaths and left previously submerged coral reefs exposed above the waterline.
Australia has donated surveillance, delivery, and inspection drones to the Philippine Coast Guard, including fixed-wing and underwater vehicles. The donation aims to support the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts.
The Philippines and Russia have agreed to release 24 Filipino citizens detained in Irkutsk for alleged immigration violations. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the agreement following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating the Filipinos will be deported tomorrow.
Anh Hansani, 30 tuổi, quốc tịch Philippines, nhập viện tại TP.HCM với triệu chứng vàng da, vàng mắt và men gan tăng cao gấp 70 lần do nhiễm virus viêm gan A. Sau 5 ngày điều trị hỗ trợ, tình trạng bệnh nhân cải thiện và được xuất viện.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Kazan on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit. This marks Marcos Jr.'s first visit to Russia, and the two leaders are co-chairing the summit, with the Philippines set to head ASEAN in 2026. The Kremlin views the Philippines as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific.
Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty states that the Putin-Marcos meeting in Kazan will positively impact global perception and stimulate economic partnership between Russia and the Philippines.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Kazan to attend the Russia-ASEAN summit. He was met by Rustam Minnikhanov, head of Tatarstan. The Philippines will hold ASEAN's rotating chairmanship in 2026. President Putin is also scheduled to meet with Marcos Jr. on the summit's sidelines.
The upcoming Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan will feature leaders from Brunei and the Philippines, along with prime ministers from seven other ASEAN countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also attend. Indonesia will send its foreign minister, and Myanmar will be represented by its Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated they will not permit any structures at Whitsun Reef, following satellite imagery of a potential floating platform. Military spokesperson Xerxes Trinidad affirmed the Philippines' stance against ceding any territory.
A survivor of the June 8 earthquake in southern Mindanao recounts his trauma and shock, having lost his home. The magnitude 6.8 quake damaged nearly 68,000 homes, injured over 1,300 people, and left 33 missing, also triggering tsunami warnings.
A survivor of the June 8 earthquake in southern Mindanao, Philippines, expressed deep trauma and shock, lamenting that he would have saved his belongings if he had known the disaster would strike. The 6.8 magnitude quake damaged or destroyed nearly 68,000 homes, injured over 1,300 people, and left 33 missing, also triggering tsunami warnings.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), mandating rigorous due diligence for crypto listings and banning anonymity-enhancing coins. These measures aim to enhance financial stability and customer protection.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on Monday. This follows a powerful 7.8-magnitude quake on June 8 that killed at least 65 people. No tsunami warning was issued for the latest tremor, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
A new shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is ready to open but awaits approval from local authorities. The facility is described as larger, better, and more comfortable than the previous one, with a three-year lease signed.
A new, larger, and more comfortable shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is ready but awaiting official approval. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Secretary visited the facility, which replaces a smaller previous site in Kennedy Town.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.
