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Japan remains PH’s top foreign aid source at $13.23-B in 2024
Japan continues to be the Philippines' largest source of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2024, contributing $13.23 billion, or approximately one-third of the country’s...
Singapore at 60 pushes for clean energy & biodiversity in Southeast Asia
Singapore marked its 60th National Day on August 6 with a resounding message of partnership, sustainability, and regional cooperation, particularly with the Philippines and...
OP-ED: Duterte’s fall from palace to prison
For six years, Rodrigo Duterte acted like a king. Laws bent around his will. Officials trembled at his fury. He ruled with impunity—ordering deaths,...
Marcos eyes closer PH-India ties in 5-day state visit
As India continues to surge ahead with its massive population and rapid economic growth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. embarks on a historic five-day...
US airlifts thousands of food packs to Luzon
In response to the Philippine government’s call for assistance, the United States military has deployed advanced aircraft and logistics support to help deliver life-saving...
UK’s growing defense budget signals stronger Indo-Pacific stand, says envoy
By Monsi A. Serrano The United Kingdom’s landmark decision to raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035—its largest military investment since the...
Indonesia, PH tackle statelessness, crime, & legal diplomacy in high-level talks
By Monsi A. Serrano Despite the disruption of monsoon rains and typhoons, Indonesia and the Philippines pushed through with their bilateral dialogue this week,...
MyFintech Week 2025 set to spotlight AI, blockchain, and Islamic finance amid ASEAN digital push
In an era of rapid technological disruption, Malaysia is convening fintech leaders and policymakers across ASEAN and beyond for MyFintech Week (MyFW) 2025, set...
PBBM meets with US top defense, diplomacy execs ahead of Trump meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (Washington DC time) affirmed the enduring strength and expanding breadth of the US-Philippine alliance, calling the visit of...
Schools in Southeast Asia Invited to Join 2025 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Awards
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) are now accepting entries for...

