Climate Change
Asia's child exploitation risk worsened by climate change, UN expert warns
Philippines, India top list of children displaced by extreme weather
Philippines
South China Sea
China: Philippines' South China Sea actions 'extremely dangerous'
Communist party mouthpiece says Manila harms regional peace and stability
Economy
Price woes threaten to spoil holiday cheer in Philippines
Christmas spending hit by still-high inflation, slowing cash remittances
Economy
Philippine poverty rate drops to 22.4%, still far from Marcos' target
President aims to bring rate down to 9% before his term ends in 2028
South China Sea
China slams Philippines over South China Sea
Beijing vows to 'respond resolutely,' accuses Manila of provocation
Defense
Philippines installs Japan-made radar to track China's moves
Deal with Mitsubishi could pave way for more Japanese defense exports
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Opinion
To maintain the Philippines' momentum, Marcos needs new ideas
Maharlika fund has distracted president from more pressing economic priorities
Defense
U.S. aircraft carrier calls at Singapore as China, Philippines spar
Nuclear-powered USS Carl Vinson projects might amid South China Sea dispute
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Retail
Philippines emerges as Asia's epicenter for online shopping scams
Experts warn over country's lack of digital literacy and cybercrime awareness
Economy
Philippines announces lower growth projection for 2024
Marcos also signals possible constitutional review to lure foreign investment
Economy
Philippine central bank keeps benchmark rate unchanged at 6.50%
Despite easing price pressures, policy to remain tight to rein in inflation
Announcements
Columbia-Nikkei journalism scholarship awarded to Katrina Ventura
Former TV producer from the Philippines scoops $100,000 academic prize
US-China tensions
Flashpoint is South China Sea, not Taiwan, says Philippine envoy to U.S.
Romualdez calls China's Xi 'evasive' on tensions, urges multilateral patrols
Asia Insight
U.S.-China rivalry hits home in this Philippine province
Cagayan among places caught up in moves to bring both growth and security
South China Sea
Philippines urges restraint following South China Sea clash
Manila and Washington call on Beijing to cease aggressive acts
South China Sea
Philippines and China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
One ship suffered 'serious engine damage' during incident, Manila's Coast Guard says
South China Sea
Philippines condemns China's actions against its fishing vessels
Manila task force says China used water cannon at least 8 times Saturday
Finance
Philippine fintech startups and old players jockey for digital banking
RCBC boasts 5m downloads of AI-backed financial app
Terrorism
Marawi attack rekindles Islamic State fears in the Philippines
Experts say militants from elsewhere in ASEAN could return to Mindanao Island
Economy
Philippines inflation slowdown heralds cautious optimism for 2024
Policymakers still trying to rein in volatile prices of rice, other food items
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
Opinion
Marcos' courting of U.S. support is unsettling his ASEAN neighbors
Bloc members worry that strong stance against China could lead to conflict
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Defense
Philippines seeking partners to counter Beijing in South China Sea
Top defense official says world must 'call out' aggressive actions in disputed waters
Cryptocurrencies
Philippines moves to block embattled crypto giant Binance
Follows exchange chief resigning in wake of U.S. money-laundering case