Philippine Coast Guard calls China's incursion claim 'inaccurate'
MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday rebutted claims by China that a Philippine fisheries vessel "illegally intruded" into Beijing's waters.
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San Miguel-led group wins $3bn Philippines airport revamp
MANILA -- The Philippines has picked a consortium led by drinks-to-toll roads group San Miguel Corp. (SMC) to revamp and operate its main international airport in Manila, routinely ranked as one of the world's worst.
Philippine rice inflation hits highest level since 2009
MANILA -- Rice prices in the Philippines continued to rise in January despite slowing overall inflation, with El Nino and India's export ban promising to exacerbate the trend in the coming months.
Philippines 'breaking from its shell' with submarine purchase
MANILA -- The Philippines' plan to buy its first submarine marks a step toward the Southeast Asian nation taking a more assertive approach to defending its interests beyond its borders, analysts say.
CNN Philippines to stop broadcasting after 9-year run
MANILA -- CNN Philippines on Monday announced it would discontinue operations this week, ending nearly a decade of delivering English-language news to one of Asia's most vibrant democracies.
Philippine stock exchange eyes IPO rebound after weak 2023
MANILA -- The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is forecasting that initial public offerings will double this year after a weak 2023, but analysts caution that rate cuts could be key to hitting that ambitious target.
Philippines' Marcos says won't help ICC probe into Duterte drug war
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that he will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation into the violent campaign against illegal drugs mounted by his immediate predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
MANILA /TAICHUNG, Taiwan -- A spat between China and the Philippines over Taiwan's election is fueling fears about Beijing's next move toward the self-ruled island and possible spillovers for Southeast Asian nations caught in the diplomatic crossfire.