The Department of Health said that the Philippines is ready if ever the Ebola virus was able to enter the country.
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Initiatives to strengthen trade with key ASEAN partners gaining momentum
QUEZON CITY, 12 Oct. (PIA)- After the visit of Indonesian Vice Minister for Commerce Bayu Krishnamurti, Vietnam’s Ministry of Trade Vice Minister Tran Tuan Anh arrived recently to meet with trade officials from the Philippines. “We have been actively engaging our key ASEAN partners to provide greater market access for our exporters and SMEs. Our dialogues with Vietnam focus on expanding our market access particularly for flour and processed fish,” Undersecretary for Trade and Industry Adrian […]
Phl defer improvement of structures in West Phl sea
The Philippines is deferring development of structures in the West Philippine Sea to avoid tension in the area pending the decision of the international tribunal.
AFP says no ISIS militants in the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines assured the public that no members of the militant ISIS have entered the country despite allegations that ISIS, Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are acting as one group.
Storm “Mario” moves closer to Taiwan; storm signals now lowered
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Tropical Storm “MARIO” has maintained its strength as it continues to move closer to Southern Taiwan, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. Most of the storm warning signals in the country were lowered as of 4 a.m., Sunday morning as “Mario” was located at 155 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. It is forecast to move north northeast at 17 kilometers per hour. Only the Batanes group of islands is placed under […]
Philippines, Germany agree to address worsening effects of climate change
President Benigno S. Aquino III underscored the need for cooperation between developed and developing countries to combat the destructive effects of climate change, citing the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. During a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel following their meeting, President Aquino emphasized the shared determination of both nations to address the adverse impacts of climate change. “This commitment to upholding the welfare of peoples is also reflected in our shared determination […]
More than 700,000 affected by storm “Mario”; no “significant damage” reported
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — More than 710,000 people were affected by tropical storm “Mario” which is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday afternoon. Floods have also generally subsided in Metro Manila and Luzon, and only pockets of floodwater have remained, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday, Sept. 20. NDRMMC executive director Alexander Pama said that 710,120 persons or 153,976 families were affected in the Ilocos […]
Philippines still top migrant worker provider
The Philippines is still the top source of migrant workers in Asia due to its neighboring countries experiencing an increase on their aging population.
France supports Philippines in West Philippine Sea
French President Francois Hollande supports Philippine’s position in West Philippine Sea, in the face of rising tensions between Philippines and China. In a bilateral meeting between President Aquino and the French President, they agreed that international law should be prevail, especially the UN Charter for the peace and stability of the region. They also ratified the advancement of maritime security, freedom of navigation and peaceful resolution of territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea according […]
Philippines hopes for gold in bowling, taekwondo in Asian games
(Reuters) — The Philippines is pinning its hopes on ten-pin bowling and combat sports for gold medals at the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea. Among the line-up for the Philippine bowling team is Engelberto Rivera, the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games gold medallist and 2006 World Ten-pin Bowling Champion. “There’s actually a lot of pressure for me to defend my singles gold medal four years ago, but I’ve been preparing for this tournament for many years now and I’m expecting […]
Thailand bags contract for rice supply
After 20 years, Thailand once again secured the bigger contract of supplying rice to the Philippines. According to National Food Authority spokesman, Rex Estoperez, Thailand offered the lowest price for 300, 000 metric tons of rice, with $475 per metric ton. The first 200, 000 metric tons will arrive in October 15, with the second 200, 000 metric tons to follow on November 15, and the last 100, 000 metric tons to arrive in December […]
US and Philippines guarding against ISIS recruitment
The US and the Philippines are both guarding against possible recruitment of ISIS in the country.
