Philippines

The unspoken agreement between Filipino workers and their government promises that in return for the Philippines' citizens funneling money back into the national economy through work abroad, the government will ensure Filipinos laboring overseas are working under safe conditions compliant with Philippine labor law. The Philippines’ Department…

Based on photos taken, the Chinese warships were identified through their bow numbers as 887, 552, 174 and 105, and all were armed with cannons.Philippine Coast Guard / Released MANILA, Philippines — Eight years after the arbitral award that delivered a stinging rebuke of China's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, the…

Motorists drive through rain puddles while motorcycle riders seek shelter under flyovers and pedestrian overpass following a sudden downpour in the middle of a sunny weather along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on April 24, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The entire country is…

Bago City, Philippines—At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream—and a way out of poverty. Aged 10-18, the young boxers spar in the Bago city gymnasium after school before sleeping under the ring’s canvas at…

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos waves as he enters the session hall for his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines on July 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)MANILA, July 9 (Xinhua) -- An organization fighting for justice for Philippine wartime sexual slavery victims of the Japanese troops during World…

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila (Photo: Reuters) The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing them to deploy their forces on each other’s soil, a milestone in their security relations amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, presidential communications secretary Cheloy Garafil said in…

The Philippines' bet Alethea Ambrosio is crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024 in the coronation night held on July 6 (July 7 Manila time) held in Poland. MANILA, Philippines — Filipina beauty queen Alethea Ambrosio was named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024…

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Gilas Pilipinas looks to move on the cusp of a Paris Games berth when it battles Brazil in the knockout semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, even as stalwart Kai Sotto remains a game-time decision…

Earlier this year, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking, or Memorandum Circular No. 2023-025, became effective. This legally enables internet service providers (ISPs) to block websites that distribute infringing content or pirated material. By restricting access…

On Wednesday, two top diplomats from the Philippines and China sat down for a "frank and constructive discussion on the situation in the South China Sea," two weeks after Chinese forces rammed two Philippine Navy boats and injured eight servicemembers at Second Thomas Shoal. According to a readout provided by the Philippine government,…