Philippines US Defense Secretary Austin arrives at Philippines’ Department of National Defense for talksBy bnn.newsroomFebruary 2, 2023 As the two countries aim to counter China’s military rise, they announced a deal to provide US forces access to…
Conflict & Defence Philippines grants U.S. expanded access to its military bases amid China concernsBy bnn.newsroomFebruary 1, 2023 The Philippines has granted the United States greater access to its military bases, countries announced on Thursday, amid growing concern…
Climate & Environment Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Philippine’s Davao De Oro provinceBy bnn.newsroomFebruary 1, 2023 A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Davao De Oro on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLS) reported.…
Breaking News The International Criminal Court To Resume Its Investigation Into Philippines’ Drug WarBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 28, 2023 The head enforcer of the horrific “war on drugs” launched by the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, declared…
Philippines U.S. official says “ironclad” alliance between U.S.-Philippines important to regional stabilityBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 20, 2023 A top U.S. official said on Friday that an “ironclad” alliance between the Philippines and US has helped ensure peace…
Breaking News WEF2023: Philippines economy to resist global ‘recessionary forces,’ says president Marcos JrBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 18, 2023 Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting that his economy…
Crime Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion chargesBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 18, 2023 On Wednesday, a court acquitted Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler of tax evasion charges, in…
Philippines China, Philippines in a joint statement agrees to handle disputes ‘peacefully’, boost cooperationBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 4, 2023 In a joint statement issued on Thursday, China and the Philippines said they have agreed to establish a direct communications…
Crime Philippine interior minister accuses high-ranking police officials of involvement in drugs tradeBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 4, 2023 The involvement of a few high-ranking police officials in the narcotics trade is hampering Philippine authorities’ efforts to crack down…
Philippines Philippine President says his government expects to sign more than 10 agreements with China during his visitBy bnn.newsroomJanuary 3, 2023 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. @bongbongmarcos said his government intends to sign more than ten agreements with China during his visit,…