Philippines

Source: Rappler Author: Bea Cupin MANILA, Philippines - As a Senate panel probed the wiretapping of a call between a Philippine naval commander and a Chinese diplomat, on Wednesday, May 22, Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo described the current state of bilateral relations between Manila and Beijing as "a bit choppy.

Source: The Manila times MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine taekwondo-poomsae team is off on their quest to take home more medals for the country as head coach Rani Ortega steers the ship and ingrains a strong winning mentality in her squad. During the 8th Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, the Philippines

Source: The Manila times MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DoH) on Wednesday maintained it would not impose health or border restrictions amid the resurgence of coronavirus disease infections in neighboring Singapore. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa also said he did not see the need to enforce the mandatory wearing

Source: The Manila times MANILA, Philippines -- Lawmakers at the House of Representatives threw their weight behind an independent inspection of Panatag or Scarborough Shoal to determine whether it has suffered environmental destruction. National Security Council spokesman Jonathan Malaya called on China to allow an international inspection of the shoal.

Source: The Manila times Author: Catherine S. Valente MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza hosted a dinner for senators on Tuesday in Malacañang, a day after the Senate leadership change. Senators and their spouses attended the Tuesday night dinner as shown in the photo the

Source: Rappler Author: Herbie G BAGUIO, Philippines - With no job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Albert decided to try his luck with the online food and grocery delivery platform Foodpanda. He said working for the delivery service firm allowed them to earn money and go out during the nationwide lockdown.