Philippines

The International Trade Union Confederation points to the persisting threat of violence against Filipino workers and unions MANILA, Philippines – For the eighth consecutive year, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has included the Philippines in its 10 worst countries for workers. In its 2024 Global…

By: ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO - 3 mins ago Philippine flags are seen outside the City Hall on June 4. | CDN Digital photo by Niña Mae Oliverio The Philippine Flag is permanently displayed from May 28 to June 30 by all government offices and agencies, businesses, educational institutions and private…

An AI representation of Coast Guard vessels in the high seas. Tensions between the Philippines and China arising from a territorial dispute over the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have shown no signs of easing up. China has refused to recognize the July 12, 2016 ruling of the Permanent Arbitral Tribunal in favor of the…

In a statement, Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3) said that internet connection is a human right, and that investments in broadband infrastructure should be a priority, as access to the internet should not be limited. MANILA, Philippines – A consumer group is urging the government to set aside more budget for internet…

As a global peace summit in Switzerland nears, Ukraine is stepping up efforts to court Asian attendance. President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, an annual gathering of defence and military officials from the region and beyond. In his working visit to the affluent city state, he…

The successful visit of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to the Philippines last April paved the way for enhanced diplomatic relations and stronger economic cooperation as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) championed investment opportunities at the Make it Happen in the Philippines: A Business Forum and Networking…

The attempt of two alleged Chinese fugitives to flee the country was prevented by the immigration bureau at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 last Saturday. They were identified in a statement released on June 6 by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) as Jun Zhang, 36, and Tianyi Zhang, 28, who were attempting to leave the…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least six crewmembers of a fishing boat were killed when an explosion and a fire hit their vessel at sea off a central Philippine province, coast guard officials said Thursday, adding six others were rescued.Surviving crewmembers, including the skipper of the F/B King Bryan, were still being treated at a hospital or…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Miniso Philippines launched the first wave of the MINISO x BT21 collection comprising of over 113 products from bags, accessories, home, personal, and travel essentials, stationeries, and digital items.The price varies from PHP 69 up to PHP 1,499. The collection was first released at MINISO, SM Mall of Asia and will be…

ASSAULT ON THE HIGH SEAS Manila has asked Beijing to order all its vessels to leave Ayungin Shoal following the “dangerous maneuvers” made by the China Coast Guard (CCG) to block Philippine ships headed for the BRP Sierra Madre on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. An image from aerial footage released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows two CCG vessels…