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Published on May 14, 2025Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral
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Published on May 13, 2025
Split ICSID panel allows Philippines tax claim to proceed
The Malampaya deepwater gas project is located off the island of Palawan A divided ICSID tribunal has upheld jurisdiction over a claim brought by a former Shell subsidiary against the Philippines over a US$1.1 billion retrospective tax bill. Register for …
Source: Global Arbitration Review - Neutral -
Published on May 13, 2025
Volcanoes in Hawaii, Sicily, Philippines are erupting. Time to visit?
There are around 450 active volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire - 127 in Indonesia alone. In 2010, the Merapi on Java erupted, shooting clouds of ash 18 kilometres up into the sky. The area surrounding the volcano had already been evacuated days before, …
Source: The Weather Network - Neutral -
Published on May 13, 2025
US Marines to stay as Philippines readies for multinational drills
A DETACHMENT of US marines will remain in the Philippines as the country is set to host joint military exercises with Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, with their forces focusing on coastal defense and special operations as China remains …
Source: Business World - Pending -
Published on May 13, 2025
How the Philippines’ illicit trade environment compares with its peers
Home Infographics How the Philippines’ illicit trade environment compares with its peers May 14, 2025 | 12:00 am The Philippines placed 64th out of 87 countries and territories in the 2025 edition of the Illicit Trade Environment Index, developed by the …
Source: Business World - Pending -
Published on May 13, 2025
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Rodrigo Duterte is once again mayor of Davao
PPCRV Davao (Agenzia Fides) - Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, indicted for crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court, has been elected mayor of Davao, the city on the island of Mindanao where his political …
Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 13, 2025
The Philippines’ Midterm Massacre
By: Manuel L. Quezon III “Such a puzzlement!” Marcos Jr. casting his vote in a meme-worthy moment. On May 12, Filipinos conducted an exercise they’ve regularly done since 1938: they held a midterm referendum on the sitting president. The result, pass or …
Source: Asia Sentinel - Neutral -
Published on May 13, 2025
Duterte wins mayorship from Hague prison in Philippines elections
13 Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has won the mayorship of the city of Davao, despite being in detention thousands of miles away in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity, according to preliminary results. After 80 percent of the votes …
Source: Daily News - Neutral -
Published on May 13, 2025
Volcano in Philippines spews ash over a mile into the sky
MANILA: A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early Tuesday (May 13) morning, sending a massive grey plume of ash up about 3km into the sky and launching ballistic projectiles. Kanlaon Volcano, one of 24 active volcanoes in the Southeast Asian …
Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government -
Published on May 13, 2025
New digital nomad visa makes it easier to live and work in the Philippines
The Philippines is officially joining the growing list of Asian countries welcoming remote workers with open arms. Following in the footsteps of Japan, Thailand, and South Korea, the country has announced a new digital nomad visa aimed at attracting global …
Source: The Manual - Oregon - Neutral