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Marcos: Philippines tourism in stiff competition with Asian neighbors

"We are in very stiff competition. Thailand has done an extremely good job in promoting tourism. Korea has done a very, very good job doing that. Indonesia, the same thing. Vietnam, the same thing," the president said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Call to tax the very richest arises from their own ranks

The combined wealth of the world’s very richest dipped by $500 billion in 2023, to $12.2 trillion from $12.7 trillion in March 2022, according to Forbes, whose list of 2,668 billionaires in 2022 also dipped to 2,640. The post Call to tax the very richest arises from their own ranks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines

Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Steps taken by China in South China Sea destabilizing – US

Steps taken by China in the South China Sea that were coercive and against international law are “destabilizing” and “deeply unacceptable,” a ranking State Department official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

China’s first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore

SINGAPORE – China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on Sunday. China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the hold of the dominant two Western.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders

Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

China: Carmakers Implicated in Uyghur Forced Labor

VOICEOVER:Do you have a car?  If so, then parts of your car could be made with forced labor from China. Let's explain how. The first thing you need to know is that factories in China make the most cars in the world.Major brands such as General Motors, Tesla, BYD, Toyota, and Volkswagen manufacture and sell cars in China.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

China ‘appreciates’ Marcos Jr. affirmation of one-China policy

China is pleased with the Philippines’ reaffirmation of commitment to the one-China policy, as articulated in a media interview by President Marcos who also stressed he was not endorsing Taiwan independence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China slams Germany for meddling in South China Sea row

Insisting anew on its claim of owning almost the entire South China Sea China has lashed back at other non-Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries allegedly meddling in the maritime disputes of the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal

ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Zelensky says Ukraine to open embassy in Philippines

Marcos said Kyiv’s move to open an embassy in Manila was “very good news because we would very much like to continue to help, in any way.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Want to be an analog astronaut? Prepare to be bored.

'They’re looking for people who can be bored for a very, very long time. Imagine yourself living in Mars — or even just enclosed in a capsule traveling to Mars for four months.... Can you be sitting in a capsule for four months?' Filipino analog astronaut Kristine Atienza says......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Man up on ICC probers’ visit, says dela Rosa to Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa urged Malacañang to be truthful about the reported arrival in the country of investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as disclosed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who also claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be ordered arrested “very, very soon.” “What I am asking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Pope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country

The Vatican's foreign minister, says '... I think the Holy Father is keen to go and certainly the Catholic community in Vietnam is very happy to want the Holy Father to go. I think it (a papal trip) would send a very good message to the region'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Foreign trade barriers

Instead of declaring war on pollster Pulse Asia over its latest survey showing 88 percent of Filipinos opposing Charter change, congressmen can read the report of the office of the US Trade Representative, which details foreign trade barriers in 59 markets including the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024