There was so much hype about the Philippines’ pivot to China, but there are no significant results until now. After President Duterte’s visit to China last month, his fifth, we can’t help but ask whether the foreign policy shift has indeed translated to tangible benefits for Filipinos. The stronger and warmer Philippine-China bilateral relations were expected to boost … [Read more...] about Playing a losing game with China
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LPA, habagat to bring rains, thunderstorms to most parts of PH
Pagasa weather satellite image as of 5:30AM MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) off Pangasinan and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will bring rains over most of the archipelago on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. In its early morning public forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services … [Read more...] about LPA, habagat to bring rains, thunderstorms to most parts of PH
Peso breaches 55:$1, now Asean’s worst performer
FOREIGN CURRENCY | An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. On Monday, June 27, 2022, the Philippine peso again breached the 55:$1 level after more than 16 years. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — The peso on Monday breached the … [Read more...] about Peso breaches 55:$1, now Asean’s worst performer
PH signs contract for six patrol vessels from South Korean firm
The Philippines picks South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries to build six offshore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy for P30 billion. MANILA, Philippines — The country has signed the contract for the purchase of six additional offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from a South Korean company, the Department of National Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Secretary … [Read more...] about PH signs contract for six patrol vessels from South Korean firm
Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases
Facade of the Senate building in Pasay City. (Philippine Daily Inquirer file photo) MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has flagged 31 “pending” smuggling cases involving nearly P848 million worth of smuggled goods. “Thirty-one smuggling cases are pending from May 28, 2021, with the total amount of smuggled goods estimated at P848,327,873.83,” the Senate Committee of the … [Read more...] about Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases