Philippines

Philippines aims to become a regional technological reference

Published on: September 30, 2024
11:41

Manila, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared today that the country is now ready to become the reference destination for high-tech investments.

Haitian pirates kidnap two Filipino sailors

Published on: September 12, 2024
15:07

Port-au-Prince, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) Haitian pirates have kidnapped two Filipino sailors, after recently boarding a container ship anchored in this capital’s port.

Beijing and Manila hold South China Sea meeting

Published on: September 12, 2024
10:19

Beijing, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, and his Philippine counterpart, Theresa Lazaro, held a meeting in this capital to analyze the issue of the South China Sea.

Tight vigilance in the Philippines on trafficking of new type of drug

Published on: August 30, 2024
13:03

Manila, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that it is keeping a close watch on the trafficking of a new type of illegal drug in the country, methylamphetamine, which appears to be cheaper and less toxic.

Philippines and Japan agree to strengthen bilateral relations

Published on: August 2, 2024
14:44

Manila, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed in Manila his commitment to continue strengthening bilateral ties with Japan.

Beijing and Manila reach agreement on stranded vessel

Published on: July 22, 2024
13:02

Beijing, 22 (Prensa Latina) Jul China today reported a temporary agreement with the Philippines regarding the delivery of supplies to the stranded ship on Ren'ai Reef in the South Sea of China.

Philippines intensifies campaign against human trafficking

Published on: July 17, 2024
14:48

Manila, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed to remain relentless against human traffickers as it intensifies the campaign against those who exploit children, women and the elderly forced to be victims due to poverty.

Thai Foreign Minister praises economic progress in the Philippines

Published on: July 4, 2024
13:34

Manila, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa today praised the economic performance of the Philippines under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and conveyed the growing interest among Thai companies in expanding their investments.

Philippine and Malaysian Foreign Ministers strengthen bilateral ties

Published on: July 1, 2024
11:56

Manila, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Enrique Manalo, met in this capital with the Malaysian Foreign Minister, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan.

Leptospirosis cases increase in the Philippines

Published on: June 28, 2024
00:45

Manila, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) warned recently that the number of leptospirosis cases is increasing in the country, and as of last June 15, 878 cases and 84 deaths were reported.

NEWS