Manila, NCR, Philippines

Jollibee takes over Tim Ho Wan in march to be one of top 5 food companies in the world

Jollibee Foods, founded by Filipino tycoon Tony Tan Caktiong, eyes expanding its Chinese cuisine business, especially in mainland China, the focus of its international campaign

2024-11-05 11:26

Groups urge SEC to create ‘more stringent’ climate disclosure rules

This comes after parts of the Philippines, mainly Luzon, experienced massive flooding after the onslaught of several tropical cyclones

2024-11-05 11:13

NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says

MANILA: A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not possible at present, given diverging interests and alliances in the region, the Philippines' Defense Secretary said on Tuesday. Asked about the prosp…

2024-11-05 09:18

AFP's joint exercise to boost PH external defense capabilities

This year's Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) "DAGITPA" (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) will focus on beefing up external defense capabilities, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday.

2024-11-05 08:29

China continues to ignore P60-M demand over Ayungin clash losses

China has yet to respond to the Philippines' demand for payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard (CCG) harassment of Manila's rotation and resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal in June.

2024-11-05 08:29

Statement on DPRK's Ballistic Missile Launch on 31 October 2024

The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the continuing ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean …

2024-11-05 08:23

Philippines braces for another typhoon after storms swamp crops

<p>MANILA &mdash; The Philippines is set to be drenched by its fourth storm in just over a month, which threatens to add to a growing tally of crop losses that total at least 11.5 billion pesos (US$197 million) this year.</p>

2024-11-05 07:22

Six of the best things to do in Boracay, Philippines

Now is the perfect time to visit the tropical island paradise of Boracay.

2024-11-05 06:00

Norwegian duo M2M performing in Singapore in May 2025 as part of reunion concert

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2024-11-05 02:30

Higher rice prices push inflation up to 2.3% in October 2024

(1st UPDATE) By commodity, rice is the top contributor to the overall inflation rate in October 2024, as it increases to 9.6%

2024-11-05 01:20