Remittances grew 2.7% to $2.8b in August
Money sent home by Filipinos working overseas increased 2.7 percent in August 2023 to $2.80 billion from $2.72 billion a year ago.
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Blinken heads off on Asia tour
WASHINGTON, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday headed to Asia for a trip focused on reinforcing ties with Washington's strategic allies in a region where the United States is facing an increasingly assertive China.
Mindanao armed groups funded by smuggled Indonesian cigarettes
ARMED groups in Mindanao are financing their activities through smuggled cigarettes, mostly originating from Indonesia, a security expert said in a recent forum.
US says air drills with South Korea will 'sharpen' capacity
SEOUL, South Korea — Ongoing air drills with South Korea will "sharpen" their joint combat capabilities, the US military said Thursday, as the nuclear-armed North ramps up threats and a balloon blitz against Seoul.
PH, Singapore broaden defense cooperation with a new agreement
THE Philippines signed a defense pact with Singapore on Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies, officials said.
Philippines keeps 73rd place in 2024 global passport index
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine passport kept its spot at 73rd out of 199 passports globally in the latest Henley Passport Index, a ranking of all the world's passports based on visa-free travel to other countries.
Galvez, Canlas strike gold in Thailand fencing joust
MANILA, Philippines – University of the East high school fencers delivered big for the Philippines as Willa Galvez captured two gold medals and Yuna Canlas added one in the Thailand Fencing Festival Minime and Veterans Championships 2024 held over the weekend at the Diamond Hall in Zeer Rangsit, Thailand.
Asian markets drop as Biden drops out of White House race
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets fell Monday as Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the US presidential race fuelled fresh uncertainty, while traders appeared to be unmoved by China's decision to cut interest rates in a bid to boost the country's stuttering economy.
SHINee’s Taemin announces 2024 ‘Ephemeral Gaze’ world tour
SHINee singer Taemin has announced his 2024 solo world tour, titled ‘Ephemeral Gaze’, featuring concerts in Asia and more.Today (July 19), SHINee’s Taemin announced the first batch of dates for his upcoming 2024 ‘Ephemeral Gaze’ world tour, currently featuring 14 concerts over 10 countries across four months.It’ll kick off with a two-day concert at the end of August at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. Thereafter, the K-pop star will bring his tour to cities across Japan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.