The Philippines as a warring nation

Not a day goes by in the Philippines without reports about new friction and arms sales. Elevated military spending is now undermining economic development while fostering economic uncertainty and political volatility. LAST week, Philippine and US Marines …

Sweden and the Philippines step up defense cooperation

Following the Philippines’ recent appointment of a non-resident defense attaché to Stockholm, Sweden has named Lieutenant Colonel Anders Nikanorsson as its new non-resident defense attaché to the Philippines, marking a significant step forward in bilateral …

Philippines: 50 years of the Alay Kapwa Solidarity Fund

Launched in 1975 as a Lenten gesture, over the years it has become an ongoing form of support for the activities of the 85 social action centres of the Philippine Church. And to mark the anniversary, Caritas has launched a campaign to engage one million …

Bridge illuminated in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of Philippines-China diplomatic ties

MANILA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led a ceremonial lighting of the Jones Bridge here on Saturday evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines …

Assets of Philippines’ largest banks expand by 9.5% in 1st quarter

By Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, Researcher THE COMBINED ASSETS of the Philippines’ largest banks grew by nearly 10% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, driven by lower interest rates. In the latest edition of BusinessWorld’s quarterly banking …

USS Comstock returns to San Diego after conducting exercises in the Philippines and India

Families of sailors aboard USS Comstock watch as the ship returns to Naval Base San Diego following a three-month deployment, June 5, 2025. (Eliora Sims/U.S. Navy) The USS Comstock returned to Naval Base San Diego following a three-month deployment to …

Philippines now visa-free for Indian tourists

The Philippines has recently joined the growing list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indian tourists, effective June 8, aiming to attract high-spending travelers. Indian nationals can now enter visa-free for tourism purposes for either 14 days or …

Digital peso in the Philippines: Ready or not?

By Lourdes O. Pilar, Researcher CHEAPER cross-border remittances, greater financial inclusion, enhanced liquidity management, reduced settlement risks, and financial stability support are the many promises of central bank digital currency (CBDC) to the …

Philippines South China Sea

Goshen, IN (46526) Today Chance of a morning shower. Sun and clouds mixed. High 79F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 57F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. …

Alert as Chinese ship runs aground on Philippines-occupied island