#philippines

#philippines

Trump praised the "fantastic military relationship" with the Philippines while emphasizing good relations with China, noting increased shipments of rare earth magnets from Beijing.

Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. will impose a 19% tariff rate on the Philippines, down from a 20% tariff he threatened starting August 1. In return, he mentioned that the Philippines would have an open market and the U.S. would not pay tariffs.

Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar chose to walk down a flooded aisle at the Barasoain church, emphasizing that all marriages come with challenges and sacrifices.

Typhoon Wipha has left behind devastation in the Philippines, resulting in five deaths and thousands displaced, with severe flooding affecting Manila as the storm approaches Vietnam.

The elimination of USAID could contribute to 14 million additional deaths over the next five years. This impact is similar in scale to a global pandemic or major armed conflict.

For many in the Philippines, the well-timed sighting was absolutely a sign of a divine presence.

Cajipe Endaya's work reflects the complexities of Filipino identity shaped by colonial history and political struggles, prompting critical reflections on gender and ecological issues.

Cindy Diaz, a mother of three separated from her abusive husband for a decade, highlights the urgent need for legal divorce in the Philippines, saying, "Without divorce, many are trapped in toxic marriages, often leading to devastating consequences for families."

In the 1950s, the Philippines faced a dual threat marked by supernatural fears of a vampire while battling the CIA's covert operations against communist rebels, reflecting societal anxieties.

Out in the islands of the western Pacific, the US Army and a strategic ally are landing aircraft in places they don't know, testing new drones and sensors, and trying to keep soldiers hidden in the electromagnetic spectrum.

The National Greening Program, though ambitious, has faced serious challenges, including widespread deforestation during regreening efforts, exposing inherent issues in implementation.

Randy Cabiles, 33, from Manila, runs a tattoo studio. The skin itself ceases to be a blank canvas and becomes a shell marked forever with symbols that reflect the faith of the bearer.

The search and rescue operation for the hikers was significantly delayed due to heavy rainfall, making the journey through dense vegetation even more challenging for rescuers.

"In Pangasinan, a once-vibrant family beach house fell into disrepair as its owners grappled with the decision of whether to sell or restore it amid illegal developments."

The FA-50 plane lost contact with other air force jets, which all returned safely to an air base in the Philippines' central Cebu province.