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Tourism Secretary Cristina García Fresco said tourism revenues from January to June reached 282.17 billion pesos (about US$4.83 billion), 32.81 percent more than what was recorded in the same period last year.Fresco said that as of July 10, the Philippines welcomed 3,173,694 inbound tourists...

Mumbai, Visa processing and consular services provider BLS International on Tuesday announced the signing of a contract with the Embassy of Poland in the Philippines to provide comprehensive visa outsourcing services.The agreement marks a milestone in enhancing the visa application process for...

Beijing, China has deployed its second aircraft carrier 'Shandong', which was seen patrolling the waters off the coast of the Philippines as Manila stepped up efforts to assert its claims over a sandbar in the disputed South China Sea by firmly opposing Beijing's counterclaims.Shandong, an...

Yogyakarta [Indonesia], India, sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Asian Junior Mixed Team Badminton Championships with a 3-2 win over the Philippines in their second Group C clash in Yogyakarta on Saturday.The Indian team, which had whitewashed Vietnam 5-0, in its first...

Yogyakarta (Indonesia), India advanced to the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a 3-2 win over Philippines in their second Group C match here on Saturday.India will now face hosts Indonesia to decide the group winner on Sunday.The Indian team, which had...

The Philippines Second Sustainable Recovery Development Policy Loan supports reforms that increase investment in public service sectors, attract private investment in public infrastructure, particularly in domestic shipping, renewable energy, Xinhua news agency reports. promote sustainable...

In New Delhi [India], Philippine Ambassador to India José Francisco Ignacio expressed pride at President Droupadi Murmu's mention of the India-Philippines BrahMos project during his address to the joint session of Parliament on Thursday.Highlighting the project as a crucial element of...

Manila [Philippines], amid growing aggression from China, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the nation will not be intimidated by Beijing's expansionist acts, Al Jazeera reported.His remarks came at the headquarters of the Philippine Forces in the South China Sea on the island...

Manila [Philippines], Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner has angered China over repeated clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.Philippine military personnel declared that the Chinese coast guard is "acting like pirates," Al Jazeera...

Washington, DC [US], The United States strongly criticized China after a collision between a Chinese ship and a Philippine supply ship in the disputed South China Sea. The incident is the latest in a series of escalating confrontations that have raised concerns about a potential global conflict...

"China's vessels have engaged in dangerous maneuvers and illegal conduct, including ramming Philippine vessels, resulting in injuries to crew and damage to the vessels. The Australian Government is suspending the use of force towed and towed equipment to the Philippine vessels. “Deeply concerned...

BEIJING/MANILA: The China-Philippines standoff over claims in the disputed South China Sea turned violent on Monday for the first time since Beijing issued new rules to crackdown on foreign vessels and detain suspected foreigners. In such an incident their naval ships collided. Accused of...

The Chinese coast guard said a Philippine naval supply ship had illegally approached a reef called Renai Jiao.The Philippines military denied the allegations and said they were misleading. Spokesman Xerxes Trinidad said no details would be released on supply operations to the reef, known as...

MANILA [Philippines], The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday rejected China's accusation that a Philippine ship illegally entered its territorial waters and collided with one of its coast guard vessels, saying "China Coast Guard, Philippines News Agency" as misleading and deceptive. PNA)...

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs said, "The Philippine Government will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the Filipino crew aboard the ship, and to ensure justice. We call on all United Nations member states to protect the human rights of the...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin...

Canberra: Congratulatory messages continue to pour in to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory, with leaders from across the world including Australia, Brazil, New Zealand and the Philippines expressing hope of further strengthening ties with India under his leadership.With the...

New Delhi [India], Philippines President Bonabong Marcos and the Venezuelan government on Thursday warmly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing a fresh mandate from the Indian voters.President Marcos praised India as a true friend of the Philippines and looked forward to...

Indian Naval Ship Shivalik Mission, deployed in Singapore, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed for Japan, and is scheduled to participate in Japan India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 24 and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC-24).The Defense Ministry said in a press release that the ship...

SINGAPORE - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said his government will pursue "stronger cooperation" with "friends" such as India to build pillars that support the architecture of regional stability."Under our comprehensive archipelagic defense concept, we will develop the...