Taiwan prepares for typhoon that left 12 dead in Philippines

Associated Press 07/24/2024

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan shuttered offices, schools and tourist sites across the island Wednesday ahead of a powerful typhoon that already worsened seasonal rains in the Philippines, killed at least 12 people and displaced 600,000. Typhoon Gaemi’s…

Philippines, China reach ‘arrangement’ for reef resupply missions

Agence France Presse 07/22/2024

The Philippines and China have agreed on an “arrangement” for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday, after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters. A remote outpost on…

No truly independent foreign policy of PH with Balikatan exercises

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 07/18/2024

The Philippines must pursue a truly independent foreign policy, free from entanglements with any big powers. Coalition activist and Woman Health NGO advocate Princess Nemenzo said that foreign bases do not contribute to the Philippines’ security but…

Senator Marcos urges government: Strengthen ‘defense posture’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After she warned that 25 areas in the country could be targets of a possible Chinese hypersonic missile attack, Senator Imee Marcos clarified that China will not attack for no reason at all.…

Olympic qualifying games: Luka, Slovenia, Philippines to semis

Associated Press 07/05/2024

  Luka Doncic and Slovenia still have Olympic hopes. And so does the Philippines, much to its own surprise. The Philippines lost to Georgia, 96-94, but advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of their tournament in Riga, Latvia, anyway.…

‘Viral hepatitis’: Philippines among countries facing ‘silent killer’ disease

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 06/24/2024

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Countries with a high prevalence of viral hepatitis, including the Philippines, are ured by international medical experts to declare public health emergencies to meet the goal worldwide of eliminating the “silent…

PH’s tourism investments in 2023 reach P509B

Adrian Parungao 06/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tourism investments in the Philippines totaled P509 billion in 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said this amount was 34 percent higher than tourism investments obtained in 2022. She…

Survey: Philippines among countries with most beautiful women in Asia list

Mary Villegas - @inquirerdotnet 06/21/2024

A recent survey shows the Philippines is among the top countries with the most beautiful women in Asia. This adds to what the Philippines has been know for like its rich culture and heritage, stunning beaches, delicious…

Creative Thinking report: Filipino students ranked second lowest

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 06/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines logged a mean score of 14 on the creative thinking performance of 15-year-old students. That is according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) The country’s score was the second-lowest among…

Chinese Coast Guard: Philippines to blame for ship collision at WPS

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 06/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine supply ship has collided with one of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, and the CCG is blaming the Philippines for the incident.…

Meet the BINI Bisdak beauties

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 06/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—With their hit songs “Pantropiko,” “Karera,” and “Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi,” the nation’s rising pop girl group BINI has been taking social media and music platforms by storm. Their magnificent visuals and superb vocals have…

Independence Day: Growing Filipino diaspora means worldwide celebrations

Associated Press 06/11/2024

In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the island nation first…

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