University of Guelph strengthens ties with counterparts in the Philippines

Philippines 2nd biggest ADB recipient

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippines received the second biggest amount of financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last year, securing $6.02 billion. ADB’s Annual Report for 2024 released yesterday showed that the financial assistance …

Brit tourist missing in Philippines after leaving hotel with only flippers and snorkel

A British tourist has gone missing while on holiday after reportedly leaving a hotel with just his snorkel and flippers, on Tuesday afternoon. A desperate rescue mission has been launched after Mark Davis Morris, 44, is believed to have gone for a swim …

Continued tensions between Philippines and China may contribute to IUU fishing

China and the Philippines have again accused each other of acting dangerously in the South China Sea, where the two nations continue to dispute important fishing grounds. On 14 April, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel sped up to cut off Philippines Coast …

Việt Nam treasures strategic partnership with Philippines: Party chief

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam always values the strategic partnership with the Philippines and aspires to elevate it to new heights, making it deeper and more comprehensive, said Party General Secretary Tô Lâm while receiving Philippine Ambassador to Việt Nam Meynardo …

China deploys naval group in warning to US, Philippines over drills

China has dispatched a naval group led by an aircraft carrier to the western Pacific Ocean following the United States' deployment of ship-sinking missiles in the Philippines, warning the US and its South China Sea allies that it is ready for further …

Philippines' collusion with U.S. undermines regional interests: Chinese defense spokesperson

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Philippines' collusion with the United States to make provocations -- conducting so-called patrols and exercises and deploying strategic and tactical weapons, seriously …

Jiggly Caliente exits 'Drag Race Philippines' after losing 'most' of right leg

April 24 (UPI) -- Drag Race star and actress Bianca Castro, better known as Jiggly Caliente, is stepping back from Drag Race Philippines after "a severe infection" led to the "loss of most of her right leg." Caliente's family shared …

Man, 44, Missing After Reportedly Freediving Alone During Philippines Excursion

A British tourist has been reported missing after going on a freediving trip in the Philippines. According to the Associated Press, rescue teams are searching for Mark David Morris, 44, after he left his apartment with snorkel and flippers before heading …

Philippines to China: ‘We’ll agree where we can, disagree where we must’

By ROY C. MABASA Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo on Thursday laid out the Philippines’ calibrated approach to rising tensions in the South China Sea, declaring the country would “agree where we can and disagree where we must” in its dealings …