Philippines

Philippines, Portugal to agree to fight ASF

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:00

Manila, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday lauded Portugal's decision to help the country fight African Swine Fever (ASF), saying that it would be a big boost to the economy.

Fire destroys historic postal service headquarters in the Philippines

Published on: May 23, 2023
00:15

Manila, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Philippine authorities reported on Monday that a fire destroyed the historic headquarters of the country's postal service in Manila.

Philippine president to make an official visit to China

Published on: November 11, 2022
12:23

Manila, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will make a state visit to China in early January 2023, the presidential office reported in Manila on Friday.

UN supports damage assessment after earthquake in the Philippines

Published on: July 28, 2022
08:29

United Nations, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) A United Nations team is in contact with the national authorities of Philippines and international humanitarian partners in order to assess the damage caused by an earthquake.

Philippines improves technological structure to boost MSMEs

Published on: November 20, 2021
11:08

Manila, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine government announced today that it upgraded the technology services of its Setup program, which helps micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve competitiveness based on their level of development.

Philippines expresses concern over AUKUS military deal

Published on: September 28, 2021
16:15

Manila, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his concern over the new trilateral security deal (AUKUS) among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Government Palace announced today.

New restrictions for travelers approved in Philippines

Published on: September 11, 2021
00:15

Manila, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved a list of countries affected by travel restrictions.

Philippine capital to continue blocked due to Covid-19 persistence

Published on: August 6, 2021
10:55

Manila, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine government reimposed for another 14 days the closure of this capital, in an attempt to reduce Covid-19 infections, which today marked its highest number since April 16.

Tropical storm kills at least three people in the Philippines

Published on: June 2, 2021
11:09

Manila, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) The tropical storm Choi-wan killed at least three people and displaced hundreds of villagers in the southern and center Philippines, where there were floods and landslides, authorities reported on Wednesday.

Possible impeachment of Philippine president ruled out

Published on: May 10, 2021
13:45

Manila, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine presidency on Monday ruled out any possibility of impeachment of President Rodrigo Duterte for his policy regarding the West Philippine Sea.

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