Philippines

US President Joe Biden has sent a high-level trade and investment mission to the Philippines, led by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, to explore business opportunities and strengthen economic ties with the Southeast Asian nation. The mission, which arrived in Manila on March 11, 2024, is composed of 22 top executives from various US companies, representing sectors such as technology, energy, …

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in the Philippines and the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation (Zayed CHF) met with Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan in his office in the town of Jolo on Monday, March 4, 2024.  The delegation was led by UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohammed Obaid Alqattam Alzaabi, who …

The South China Sea is a strategic and disputed waterway, where China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan have overlapping territorial and maritime claims. The sea is rich in natural resources, such as fish, oil, and gas, and is also a vital route for international trade and commerce. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, based on its …

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, is facing a growing problem of hijab-bullying, a form of harassment and discrimination against girls and women who do not wear the Islamic headscarf. Hijab-bullying can take various forms, such as verbal abuse, physical assault, social exclusion, and institutional pressure. Hijab-bullying can cause psychological distress, lower self-esteem, and affect the education and career prospects …

The Philippines is one of the most cash-dependent countries in the world, with cash transactions accounting for 99% of the total volume and 60% of the total value of payments in 2019¹. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital payments, as more Filipinos opt for contactless and convenient ways to pay and receive money. According to the …

The Philippines is home to some of the wealthiest and most influential people in the world, who have amassed their fortunes from various sectors, such as real estate, banking, retail, telecommunications, and food. According to the 2022 Forbes list, there are 10 billionaires in the Philippines, with a combined net worth of $46.05 billion. Here are the 10 richest billionaires …

Mariel Padilla, a Filipino actress and TV host, has caused a public uproar after she posted a video of herself getting a skin-whitening IV drip in the office of her husband, Senator Robin Padilla. The video, which has since been deleted, showed Mariel sitting on a couch with an IV bag hanging above her, while her husband sat at his …

The farm internship program is an initiative by the Taiwan Council of Agriculture (COA) to promote agricultural education and exchange among young people from different countries. The program aims to provide participants with hands-on experience in organic farming, rural tourism, and cultural immersion in Taiwan. Who can apply for the program? The program is open to anyone who is between …

Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) megachurch, is wanted by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a sex trafficking scheme that exploited and abused young women and girls. Quiboloy, who is also a close friend and spiritual adviser of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has been hiding …

The Philippines (PH), a Southeast Asian country, has been conducting air patrols over the South China Sea (SCS), a disputed and strategic waterway, where it claims sovereignty and rights over some islands and features, such as the Spratly Islands and the Scarborough Shoal. The PH air patrols, which involve military aircraft and personnel, are aimed to assert and defend the …