Philippines News News Philippines: Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been scrambling to quell public outrage over the massive corruption blamed for substandard, defective or nonexistent flood control projects.
News Philippines: Philippines recovering one month on from Typhoon Kalmaegi
Thursday marks one month since Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in the Philippines, leaving more than 250 people dead. Authorities say the recovery work will take time.
News Philippines: The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising
Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.
News Philippines: Philippines to Bump Up Global Bond Supply as Graft Hits Economy
The Philippines is planning to raise its international bond sales by over 60% next year, as the government seeks to finance an economy stunted by a graft scandal.
News Philippines: Philippines’ Marcos to Bump Up Military Pay After Coup Calls
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced an increase in soldiers’ salary, months after his military chief revealed attempts to unseat him.
News Philippines: Joey’s Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata launches drive to support typhoon-stricken area of Philippines
In the wake of the recent typhoon that devastated communities across the Philippines, a Maui based Filipino owned restaurant is stepping up to help. Joey’s Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata has announced ...
News Philippines: Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
The Philippines' weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five metres and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong churns toward the country's eastern coast, ...
News Philippines: Jesus Reigns celebration in the Philippines draws thousands nationwide
Thousands of Christians across the Philippines joined the 14th annual Jesus Reigns Celebration Sunday on Nov. 30, a nationwide day of worship marked by synchronized motorcades, praise gatherings and ...
News Philippines: Philippines jails former mayor - who officials say faked her nationality to get the job – for human trafficking
A Philippine court on Thursday convicted a former mayor, who officials say is a Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming complex in a northern ...
News Philippines: St. Luke’s opens Philippines' first inhaler clinic
St. Luke’s Medical Center has opened an inhaler clinic designed to assist patients with asthma and other pulmonary disorders, marking the first clinic of its kind in the country.