Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:41pm The complaint also accuses Marcos of constitutional violations over budget irregularities, failing to act
Philippines’ Marcos signs 2026 budget bill, vows prudent spending Published 05 Jan, 2026 10:51am The government expects growth of 5% to 6%, lower than earlier forecasts, because of global uncertainties
Philippine, Indian navies begin first joint South China Sea patrols Published 05 Aug, 2025 05:37am MANILA: Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine...
Philippine film legend Nora Aunor dies aged 71 Published 17 Apr, 2025 02:27pm MANILA: Nora Aunor, considered by many Filipinos as their country’s greatest actress and singer, has died aged 71,...
Philippines awards $473mn T-bill offer Published 27 Jan, 2025 11:25am MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury's (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday:...
One dead, two missing as cargo ship sinks off Philippines Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:10am MANILA: A Philippine-flagged cargo ship sank off an island in the centre of the country, leaving one crew member...
Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot South China Sea reef Updated 20 Aug, 2024 07:56am BEIJING: Philippine ships sustained serious damage Monday in pre-dawn collisions with Chinese vessels near a ...
Philippine captain vows to return to sea after Houthi attack Published 17 Jun, 2024 03:25pm MANILA: The Philippine crew of a vessel attacked by Yemen’s Houthi was repatriated to the Philippines from Bahrain...
Philippine annual inflation at 3.9% in May Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:24am MANILA: Philippine annual inflation was 3.9% in May, versus the previous month’s 3.8% print, the statistics agency...
Philippines’ First Gen seeks LNG cargo for March delivery Published 20 Feb, 2024 10:57am SINGAPORE: Philippine power producer First Gen Corp has issued a tender seeking a cargo of liquefied natural gas for...
Death toll from Philippine landslide rises to 92, search continues Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:18pm MANILA: The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 92 as the search for missing people...
Philippine peso, equities fall Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am BENGALURU: Equities and currencies in the Philippines retreated on Monday, ahead of a monetary policy meeting later...
Philippines says Japan, S Korea, India offer to fund railway projects Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am MANILA: Japan, South Korea and India have offered to finance three Philippine railway projects worth nearly $5...
Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases Published 13 Jun, 2023 10:58am MANILA: At least 14,000 people evacuated from around a volcano spewing lava and noxious gases in the central...
Philippine Q1 growth cools, but on track for 2023 target Published 11 May, 2023 09:52am MANILA: Philippine economic growth cooled to its slowest in two years in the first quarter as red-hot inflation and...
China warns Philippine-US base deal ‘endangering regional peace’ Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was “endangering regional peace” in a new deal with the...
Philippine protesters celebrate ‘People Power’ ousting of Marcos Sr Published 25 Feb, 2023 10:52am MANILA: Philippine protesters held a noisy rally Saturday for the 37th anniversary of the “People Power” revolution,...
Philippines’ finmin: Govt to step up efforts to curb inflation Published 07 Feb, 2023 10:16am MANILA: Philippine Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Tuesday the government would intensify efforts to bring...
Philippines Q4 GDP grows 7.2%, faster than forecast Published 26 Jan, 2023 10:36am MANILA: The Philippine economy grew at an annual rate of 7.2% in the fourth quarter, the statistics agency said on...
VP Harris to meet Philippines President Marcos in effort to boost ties Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:36am MANILA: US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to...
Philippines’ 4-year high inflation boosts chances of more rate hikes Published 05 Oct, 2022 11:51am MANILA: Philippine annual inflation quickened to 6.9% in September, hitting its fastest pace in four years, firming...
Thai baht, yuan lead losses among Asian currencies ahead of Fed conference Published 24 Aug, 2022 10:50am Most Asian currencies were weaker on Wednesday, with losses concentrated in the Chinese yuan and Thai baht, as...
Philippine classrooms reopen after more than two years Published 22 Aug, 2022 09:52am MANILA: Millions of children in the Philippines returned to school as the academic year started on Monday, with many...
Three people killed in Philippine university shooting: officials Published 24 Jul, 2022 03:35pm MANILA: Three people were killed Sunday in a rare shooting at a university in the Philippine capital Manila,...
Marcos vows to boost Philippines’ grains output to avert food crisis Published 05 Jul, 2022 05:19am MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed on Monday to do what it takes to boost his country’s rice...
Philippines cuts tariffs for rice, other commodities to fight inflation Published 07 Jun, 2022 10:31am MANILA: The Philippine said on Tuesday it has extended the time period of an executive order issued last year that...
Son of late Philippine dictator wins presidency in landslide Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory...
Marcos’ son leading in Philippines presidential election Published 10 May, 2022 05:10am MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked on course for a huge victory in the Philippines presidential election on Monday,...
Philippines rejects all bids for 2025 T-bonds Published 01 Mar, 2022 01:16pm MANILA: The Philippines' Bureau of the Treasury said it rejected all bids for a new offer of 2025 T-bonds at an...
Philippine Dec inflation at 12-month low, seen within target in 2022 Published 05 Jan, 2022 10:59am MANILA: Philippine inflation in December eased to the lowest in 12 months as the central bank predicted prices ...