Manila is now preparing for “contingencies” after Taiwan imposed a second wave of sanctions against the Philippines over last week’s killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine Coast Guard personnel in waters off northern Luzon.
Southeast Asian leaders will meet in Brunei on Wednesday hoping to heal wounds from infighting over relations with China, while building momentum towards groundbreaking economic partnerships.
he Malaysian immigration department on Thursday said it would stop issuing Seaman Identification Cards (SICs), particularly to Filipino barter traders, beginning April as part of tightened security measures following the intrusion into Sabah by armed followers of the sultan of Sulu.
Manila FAME International, the Philippines’ Design and Lifestyle Event showcasing design-forward and high-quality Philippine-made artisanal products, will take place on March 14-17, 2013 and October 17-20, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Manila.
Three Chinese nationals were facing charges after the Northern Police District caught them selling counterfeit sandals at a warehouse in Valenzuela City.
High-ranking business officials from companies in the United States (US) will be in Manila this week to discuss “greater trade and investment with the Philippines,” the country’s embassy in the US said on Monday.
LONDON—The United Kingdom renewed its call for countries with conflicting claims in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) to sort out their disputes within the bounds of international law. Nicola Davis, head of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Asia Pacific Security Team, said the UK government is keen on seeing a peaceful [...]
In the narrative of US presidential politics, China is a Hollywood villain, a monetary cheat that is stealing American jobs.
President Benigno Aquino III is set to leave for New Zealand and Australia next week for state visits to further bilateral ties with the two nations and updating foreign leaders on key Philippine developments, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.
The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign agreements meant to expand business relations between the two countries when President Benigno Aquino III’s goes to New Zealand for a state visit in October.
Thailand expects to negotiate an increase in its rice-import quota to the Philippines to more than 100,000 tons to compensate for Manila’s decision to maintain its high import tariff for another five years.
The country’s embassy in Beijing is disputing the claim made by agriculture officials and President Benigno Aquino himself that China has virtually shut out banana exports from the Philippines.
