The United States (US) has once again flagged the long-standing issue of corruption in the Philippines as one of the biggest hurdles to attracting American and other foreign investments. In its annual investment climate statement published over the weekend, the US Department of State (DOS) listed...
The embassies of the United States and France warned its citizens about the nationwide “Trillion Peso March” demonstrations happening on Sunday, Sept. 21, to protest against the widespread and massive corruption unearthed because of anomalous infrastructure projects. The embassies took to their...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed a shift in China’s approach in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after a Chinese warship invoked “sovereign immunity” to justify its presence inside the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A Jiangkai-class frigate with bow number “551”...
The United States has announced that it will be providing P13.8 billion in foreign assistance to the Philippines intended for strengthening the country 's health system. The US Embassy in Manila said on Friday, Sept. 12, that the assistance aims to help the country in strengthening its health...
The country’s electronic exports is projected to remain flat with a potential to undergo a modest one to two percent growth this year, even if the United States (US) moves to impose high tariffs against foreign-made conductors. Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines...
President Marcos has described the Philippines’ alliance with the United States as a “beacon of stability,” saying it continues to stand firm in the face of global uncertainty and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the inaugural Manila Strategy Forum in Pasay City, Marcos said...
NEW YORK (AP) — So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn’t as long, riveting and dramatic as their matchup to decide the championship at the French Open. Perhaps it wasn’t as seemingly meaningful and plot-driven as their showdown for...
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) expects lower interest rates to lift Philippine economic growth in the near term, despite lingering global challenges that would likely expand the domestic economy below the government’s goal for the year. In its Quarterly Global Outlook report for the...
NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka will be seeking her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open when she faces Amanda Anisimova in the women 's final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6. The No. 1-seeded Sabalenka is a 27-year-old from Belarus who will be...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was about to start a series of TV interviews to discuss the way he used his youth, athleticism and creativity to beat the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2, in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday, Sept. 5. First, though,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3, in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. The No. 8-seeded Anisimova, a 24-year-old who...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson looked back at the friendship forged between Manila and Washington when they stood as allies and emerged victorious after the World War 2. Leading the ceremony commemorating the 80th Victory Day with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong at the US...
