Southeast Asian Police, Prosecutors Join Forces to Fight Scamdemic
Bangkok - Police and prosecutors across Southeast Asia are forging new ways of working together to thwart and pursue the sprawling criminal networks behind the online scam centers that have quickly taken root in the region, experts involved in the effort have told VOA.In a few short years, scamming hubs bilking billions of dollars out of victims across the globe have set up shop in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippine.....»»
Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
UPS expands Clark operations
Logistics giant UPS is expanding operations at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga as part of its $250-million commitment to scale up its Asia-Pacific business......»»
Panghulan s Hail Mary shot lifts Top Flight past Arellano in NBTC Division 2 finals
Joey Panghulan’s last-gasp half-court heave towed Top Flight Sports Canada into the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Division 2 finals over the Arellano Braves, 87-84, Friday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Agoda Unveils Asia’s Top 9 Nature Destinations
To mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024, Agoda’s flagship US$1 million partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the digital travel platform has compiled a list of some of Asia’s favored nature destinations across Asia, based on searches made on Agoda in January 2024. Enric Casals, Vice President of Southeast Asia, Agoda, […].....»»
Elijah Woods on first-ever Asia tour, ‘loving’ Filipino fans
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Elijah Woods (stylized as elijah woods) is bringing to Asia his ilu 24/7, 365 tour. The series of shows will commence on May 13 in Singapore and travel through Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and Taipei......»»
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report
The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
Franchise Asia Philippines expo returns this April
All is set for Franchise Asia Philippines 2024 Expo, Asia’s biggest franchise show and the country’s most awaited business opportunities event, on April 12 to 14 at the SMX Conve.....»»
Philippines 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia – report
The Philippines is the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, according to the annual World Happiness Report released by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Center in the United Kingdom.?.....»»
Report: Philippines 2nd ‘happiest’ country in Southeast Asia
Ranking 53rd in the “2024 World Happiness Report”, the Philippines was only edged out by Singapore, which ranked 30th, as the top place in the Southeast Asian region......»»
Women s Month: Oldest Filipina runner, women from all walks of life join Women s Run
Brave and bold women participated at the Women’s Run in SM Mall of Asia Complex last Sunday, celebrating women who have paved the way and have broken barriers in their careers and daily lives by being strong and fearless......»»
Not Taylor-made
Can’t figure out why my friend, Cong. Joey Salceda made an international embarrassment of himself by criticizing Singapore for monopolizing the Taylor Swift concert in Southeast Asia......»»
Magis Eagles now in Manila to start NBTC campaign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles will start their redemption journey in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals on Monday, March 18, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Magis Eagles are now in Manila to redeem themselves following last year’s classic double-overtime loss, 90-91,.....»»
Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation
"We have a lot of platforms where we can show our defiance and our strength. The moment women chose to take the path of armed struggle, they already defied the macho-feudal imperialist system that says that only men can topple the system or become part of the revolutionary army." The post Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines says it can overtake Singapore next year as Asia s No. 2 casino hub
Philippines says it can overtake Singapore next year as Asia's No. 2 casino hub The Star Online.....»»
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Over $1 billion investment to Philippines from US, says Raimondo
MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific.....»»
Halted by the pandemic, Philippine women’s ice hockey team plunges back to action
The Philippine women’s ice hockey team will be returning to action for the first time in years, taking part in the 2024 IIHF Women’s Asia and Oceania Championship Division 1 in Kyrgyzstan beginning next week......»»