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MANILA, Philippines — You may have the funds to start your insurance application, but securing approval is usually more challenging. It’s especially hard when it comes to applying for critical illness coverage.
In the early 70s, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger mistakenly believed that as China grew in wealth on the back of the free trade system, the communist nation would abandon its Maoist principles and embrace western values. Upon Kissinger’s advice, President Nixon ushered in China’s entry into the free trade system. Years later, President Clinton took it a step further by facilitating China’s membership in the World Trade Organization. China’s economic miracle followed.
MANILA, Philippines — A joint Philippine-US air patrol on Monday over the West Philippine Sea – involving a long-range heavy bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons – was aimed at protecting national interests and territory, the military said yesterday.
Thanks to the stealthy way proponents are stampeding the nation into Charter change, diverse groups are finding common cause to oppose the Marcos 2.0 administration.
COTABATO CITY — State forces have tightened security at the border of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte provinces to prevent possible retaliations by the Dawlah Islamiya following the gunfights between its members and soldiers in Barangay Ramain, Munai town on Sunday.
As an archipelagic and maritime nation, the Philippines' waters are pivotal to its food and economic security and overall national interests. With more than 7,000 islands held together by waters spanning a total of 220 million hectares, some 60% of the population, or 55.3 million Filipinos, live in coastal communities. These waters are teeming with resources driving and connecting niche economies interspersed across the archipelago.
MANILA, Philippines — A municipal trial court (MTC) in Bulacan has issued a warrant for the arrest of environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro.
CLIMATE resilience and food security are the key development priorities of the country, Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Antonio Lagdameo informed the UN Security Council, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.