The Philippines and Thailand have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, economic growth, people-to-people exchanges, and regional security following high-level talks in Cebu. Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs are no longer operating across the country, reinforcing the government’s strict policy to fully eliminate the industry. Read more »
The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ramping up its collaboration with Australia to counter fast-evolving threats, from online child exploitation and cybercrime to terrorism and transnational syndicates. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to strengthen the Philippines’ digital infrastructure while calling for greater vigilance against online threats, warning that rapid technological advances carry both opportunities and risks. Read more »
South Korea is still the Philippines’ leading source of foreign tourists in 2024, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Read more »
