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Philippines posts widest trade gap in 20 months. Reuters -November 8, 2024. MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $5.09 billion for September, the largest gap in 20 months, preliminary official data showed on Wednesday. Imports PHIMP=ECI in September rose by an annual 9.9%,...
Philippines says it's under pressure from China to cede
20 hours ago · CANBERRA — China is putting ever-greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart in Canberra. “What we see is an increasing demand by Beijing for us to concede our sovereign rights in the area,” he said, adding that the Philippines was a ...
From farmers to importers: How Filipino rice growing went wrong
1 day ago · The government said the El Nino phenomenon had cost the farm sector 9.5 billion pesos ($161.70 million)in damages as of May, as climate change slashed rice production. Although one in four Filipinos work in farming, the country has now become the world’s top importer of rice, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
'Bayanihan voting': How to help Chelsea Manalo reach Miss
19 hours ago · The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization is seeking Filipinos’ support for Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo to enter the semifinals of Miss Universe 2024 with the help of fan voting.. The MUPH said that the 25-year-old Filipino-Black American landed the “Voice for Change“‘s 15th spot following the “bayanihan” voting of Pinoys ahead of the beauty pageant.
Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China …
4 days ago · Bipartisan support in U.S. for countering China’s influence in Indo-Pacific, envoy says; Philippines confident in continued U.S. support under Trump Philippines continues to reach out to China to resolve dispute MANILA — The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to remain steady under Donald Trump, driven by ...
US, Philippine forces start military drills amid tension over China's ...
Oct 16, 2024 · MANILA — The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea. The drills, running until Oct. 25, come after China conducted war games around Taiwan on Monday that drew condemnation from the Taipei and U.S. governments.
Philippines confident in US security policy continuity regardless of ...
Oct 28, 2024 · MANILA — The Philippines is confident in the continuity of U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region after the U.S. presidential election, its defense chief said, underlining that Philippine-U.S. ties would remain strong regardless of the outcome. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the alliance between the two countries is anchored in ...
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Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say. Kanishka Singh and Sheila Dang via Reuters - November 6, 2024. WASHINGTON — False or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the U.S. election have amassed 2 billion views on social media platform X this year, according to a report by non-profit...
'Ilang bata pa sana napag-aral': Concerns over refurbishment of ...
Oct 11, 2024 · The property is also surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants, while water fountains line the walkway leading to the residence. Rooms include the First Lady’s office, a private library and study, bedrooms, a large kitchen, a sitting room, a fitness center with a cardio machine and weights where the president regularly works out, a pavilion for events, a guest suite, a poolside retreat ...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees inflation returning to target
August 13, 2024 - 11:15 AM. Facade of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila. (BSP/Released) MANILA — The Philippines’ central bank projects that inflation will soon return to its 2% to 4% target, with balance of risks to the outlook already shifting to the downside, its governor said on Tuesday. “We are relieved that monetary policy ...