23 stories tagged #Philippines

  1. Philippines Defense Chief Urges Allies to Boost Military Spending
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    Philippines Defense Chief Urges Allies to Boost Military Spending

    Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro backs US call for higher defense spending, stressing burden-sharing and military modernization.

    3d ago 1 min read
  2. Duterte's ICC Trial Set for November 30 on Crimes Against Humanity Charges
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    Duterte's ICC Trial Set for November 30 on Crimes Against Humanity Charges

    Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial at the ICC for murder, torture, and rape during his deadly war on drugs campaign.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. Duterte ICC Trial Set for November in Landmark Crimes Against Humanity Case
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    Duterte ICC Trial Set for November in Landmark Crimes Against Humanity Case

    Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC starting November 30 for his alleged role in the deadly war on drugs.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Philippines Building Collapse Traps Dozens Under Rubble
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    Philippines Building Collapse Traps Dozens Under Rubble

    A nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, leaving an estimated 30-40 people trapped.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Philippine Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Off-Cycle Rate Hike
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    Philippine Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Off-Cycle Rate Hike

    BSP Governor Eli Remolona hints at an off-cycle rate hike due to persistent inflation and supply shocks ahead of the June 18 meeting.

    last wk. 1 min read
  6. Philippines Joins Pax Silica to Build 4,000-Acre AI Hub
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    Philippines Joins Pax Silica to Build 4,000-Acre AI Hub

    The Philippines becomes the 13th member of Pax Silica, a US-led coalition, to develop an AI-native industrial zone in New Clark City.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Philippines Struggles as Rice Prices Surge Amid Fuel Crisis Fallout
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    Philippines Struggles as Rice Prices Surge Amid Fuel Crisis Fallout

    Disruptions to fuel and fertilizer supplies from the Middle East conflict are driving up rice prices and living costs in the Philippines.

    2w ago 2 min read
  8. Philippine VP Sara Duterte Impeached a Second Time
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    Philippine VP Sara Duterte Impeached a Second Time

    The House votes to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte again, threatening her 2028 presidential bid. The case now moves to the Senate for trial.

    3w ago 1 min read