US OKs $120-M helicopter deal with Philippines

The US State Department on Tuesday approved the possible sale of training helicopters worth $120 million to the Philippines, in a deal that seeks to boost the air capabilities of Washington’s “strategic partner” in Southeast Asia.  The US government gave …

Philippines urged to act after sea drones linked to China

The Philippines should step up its efforts and reinforce its claim over parts of the South China Sea through legal and diplomatic means, a Senate leader said on Wednesday after authorities reported that the sea drones found in Philippine waters may be of …

Japan PM Ishiba to visit Vietnam, Philippines from April 27

The Japanese leader hopes to draw up a memorandum containing the details of future cooperation with Vietnam by next March. He will also visit Vietnam-Japan University, established in Hanoi by the two countries as a joint national project. In the …

Petition to Ban Vitaly Zdorovetskiy from Social Media Gains Momentum After Philippines Arrest

Controversial Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is once again under fire—this time facing possible jail time in the Philippines and calls for a global social media ban—after allegedly harassing locals during a livestream that many viewers say …

Combating child labor in the Philippines

YOU'VE seen them in the novels of Charles Dickens and the proletarian novelists of 1930s America, books that deal with child laborers in the factories and fields. Harnessing child labor prevents them from going to school, where they should be. It also …

Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines’ biggest stars, dies at 71

South Korean artist Choi Bo Min: ‘I’m ready to show my talent in Philippines’

South Korean singer, actor and host Choi Bo Min is eager to showcase his acting and singing flair to Filipino audiences. He recently signed a contract deal with Universal Records Philippines/GLXY Talent Management, which marked the launching of his …

Fincantieri, tKMS Partner On Philippines Submarine Project

FINCANTIERI and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tKMS) have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement, agreeing to partner strategically and provide the Philippine Navy (PN) with advanced submarine solutions. As part of the Horizon III military modernisation …

Legendary actress Nora Aunor, the Philippines’ ‘Superstar,’ dies at 71

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. (1st UPDATE) An icon in Philippine entertainment, Superstar Nora Aunor was one of the country's most decorated actresses who lived a life as …

Philippines Gets Approval for $120M Military Training Helicopter Purchase

The Department of State has approved the possible sale of the TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters to the Philippines for an estimated cost of $120 million. Leonardo subsidiary AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. will serve as the principal contractor for …