Philippines eyes favourable US trade deal as Marcos set to meet Trump

MANILA (Bloomberg): The Philippines hopes to secure a trade agreement with the US when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discusses a planned US tariff during his meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, according to a Manila official....

Filipino teachers arrive in time for school

For the third year, members of the Department of Education, the Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce, the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center, and the Kauai Filipino Community Council welcomed about 20 new teachers from the Philippines on Tuesday....

Philippines’ Marcos to discuss trade, security in U.S. visit amid tariff concerns

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States next week to discuss trade and security concerns, including proposed U.S. tariffs on Philippine exports. The trip marks the first by an ASEAN leader since President...

Philippines posts 226 mln USD BOP surplus in June

MANILA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP), which accounts for the transactions of the country with the rest of the world, registered a surplus of 226 million U.S. dollars in June 2025, a reversal from the deficit of...

Filipino students pursue Education degrees as a last resort—PIDS study

Teacher training in the Philippines needs to align with the realities and demands of modern classrooms, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Despite the presence of professional development programs and needs...

PM Hun Manet Receives Commander of the Philippine Army

PM Hun Manet Receives Commander of the Philippine Army * Samdech Techo: Cambodia–Philippines Joint Training Vital for Boosting Military Strength * TOP NEWS: Cambodia Reports 2 New COVID19 Cases, 0 Recovered, 0 Died * Ukraine appoints new prime...

Nikhil Okram from Manipur Crowned Mister International India 2025, to Represent India in Philippines

Guwahati; July 18: In a proud moment for northeast India, Nikhil Okram from Manipur has been officially conferred the title of Mister International India 2025 by Mega Entertainment. With this coveted title, Nikhil will represent the country at the...

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Where’s the Money: what it takes to get funded in the Philippines’ tougher, smarter VC scene

What are the short‑ and long‑term implications? VY: In the short term, expect longer fundraising cycles, valuation adjustments, and capital favouring startups showing traction and efficiency. In the long term, we’re building a healthier ecosystem....

Filipino father detained at ICE facility speaks out

Joey Reyes reappointed as head of Philippine film agency

Acclaimed filmmaker and educator Jose Javier Reyes has been reappointed as chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), following the completion of his partial term in office. Reyes, who first took over the role in...

EY GDS Philippines named IBPAP’s Technology Company of the Year for 2025

Manila, Philippines – EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Philippines has been honored as the “Technology Company of the Year” at the SOLAIA: The IT-BPM Awards 2025, held on June 11. Organized by the IT & Business Process Association of the...

Philippines, Ukraine Obtain Military Trucks From S. Korea

The Philippines is investing in South Korean military trucks for its army following the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ adoption of the vehicles. Manila’s procurement encompasses 8 to 10-ton (7,257 to 9,072-kilogram) trucks that will be supplied by...

Philippines senator says biometric verification will address gambling payments fraud

Some senators in the Philippines have positively received a move by the country’s central bank to address the challenges faced by banks and electronic money issuers in online gambling payments. Recently, two lawmakers quoted by Philippine News...

Filipino women jailed for submitting forged university certificates to MOM for employment passes

SINGAPORE: Two Filipino women who used forged university certificates in their applications for employment passes were jailed on Thursday (Jul 17). Conol Almira Joy Torres, 29, was given six weeks' jail, Torres Alyssa Riva Fernan, 29, was jailed...

Good news for travellers, this Asian country is giving away free flights to international tourists, not Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, it is...

Most travellers won’t need to pay any extra stopover charges, unless they’re coming from North America or China and stay more than 24 hours in their arrival city. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to explore more than just Tokyo, there’s...

Philippine senator submits bill to ban online gambling, proposes jail terms

A senior Philippine lawmaker has joined calls for a complete ban of online gambling in that nation, by filing his own bill on the topic. Senator Christopher Go – known popularly as ‘Bong Go’ – filed on Wednesday Senate Bill No. 686, also known as...

China urges Philippines to take concrete measures ensuring safety of Chinese students: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday urged the Philippine side to take concrete measures to ensure the safety, dignity and legal rights of Chinese students in the Philippines. China's Ministry of Education...

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