PH kept on dirty money watch list
AN anti-money laundering watchdog has kept the Philippines on a watch list of countries with faulty systems, noting that the country had yet to fully address previously identified deficiencies.
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Azerbaijan will lead by example
THE 60th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice, and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB60) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn, Germany, which concluded in June 2024, revealed several critical issues and setbacks, highlighting the challenges ahead in global climate negotiations. The discussions on key areas such as climate finance, loss and damage, and carbon markets demonstrated a lack of consensus and urgency needed to address the climate crisis effectively.
BBM: PH must do more than protest
(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday the Philippines needs to do more than protest Beijing's «illegal actions» in the South China Sea.
Philippine, Japan finalizing defense-access pact
MANILA, Philippines — Japan’s foreign affairs and defense chiefs are scheduled to visit Manila next month for a high-level meeting with their Philippine counterparts, when a key defense pact could be signed, at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea.
Gilas boys plunge into FIBA U17 World Cup action vs Lithuania
MANILA, Philippines -- The Gilas Pilipinas boys take their turn to shine when they duke it out against powerhouse Lithuania in the opener of the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey.
Philippine volleyball's SEA Games preparation 'a long way to go', says Jia de Guzman
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas team captain Jia de Guzman said the way to compete and end its medal drought in the Southeast Asian Games is for every Philippine volleyball stakeholders to align with the country’s program.
Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea.
US tells China that Philippines support 'ironclad'
WASHINGTON, United States — A top US official on Thursday told a Chinese counterpart that Washington's defense commitments to the Philippines were "ironclad" after a violent clash in the South China Sea.