PH growth to remain one of region's highest
THE Philippines will remain one of the fastest-growing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) economies even as a slowdown in China weighs on the region's expansion, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
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'Cyberattack vs Palau indicates China ties'
TOKYO — Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. said on Wednesday his country, one of Taiwan's few diplomatic allies, had suffered a major cyberattack, pointing the finger at China.
Greenpeace calls for high seas protected area in Galapagos
PUERTO AYORA, Ecuador — Greenpeace on Monday called for the creation of a high seas marine protected zone under a new UN treaty to secure a much wider area around Ecuador's famous Galapagos archipelago.
Pacific leaders laud security deal with US
(UPDATE) MAJURO: Pacific leaders have hailed the signing of a new economic and security deal with the United States after a five-month delay that had raised questions about Washington's influence in the region.
Breadfruit: A New and Nutritious Option for Filipino Staple Diets
In the flavorful fiesta of Filipino cuisine, a new contender is making waves—breadfruit, or as locals affectionately call it, "rimas," "kamanzi," or "kolo." Once a hidden gem in the South Pacific Islands, this fruit is gaining attention as a potential substitute for rice, a game-changer for Filipino staple diets.
27 rescued Pinoys back from Cambodia
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) renewed its stern warning against an organized online recruitment syndicate after the recent repatriation of 27 Filipinos who were forced to work as «love scammers» for a Chinese company in Cambodia.
Tsunami warnings issued after earthquake strikes off the coast of southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning.