US backs another Marcos in tussle for Asia influence
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was 28 when he fled to the United States on an American military plane after a revolution ousted his dictator father and sent the disgraced family into exile.
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Best economy in Asia? Philippines now part of ‘VIP Club’: Marcos
Economic leaders at the World Economic Forum tagged the Philippines as part of the “VIP Club,” a list of best-performing Southeast Asian economies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
19 top foreign diplomats in Manila deplore Russia’s ‘illegal war’ against Ukraine
Top diplomats from Europe, Asia, North America and Australia who are currently posted in the Philippines have jointly condemned Russia’s continued “brutal, unprovoked and unjustifiable” war of aggression against Ukraine.
From Japan to Zambia; the push for paid menstrual leave
Many women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries around the world, mostly in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
As Ukraine war rages, Biden team revives Asia focus
President Joe Biden was clear from the moment he entered office — China is the main international competitor and should be the top concern for US foreign policy. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.
Virus rages in Asia but retreats elsewhere
The Covid-19 pandemic continued its retreat around the world this week, but infections were still raging in hotspots in Asia and Oceania, led by Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Duterte to join 13th ASEM summit on Nov. 25 to 26
President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit from November 25 to 26 via video conference, a Palace statement said.
WATCH | 22 Rounds agenda ni Pacquiao sa 2022
Parang boksing lang! Senator Manny Pacquiao presents his “22 Rounds” priority agenda for the country, if he becomes president. “Pag ito ay nagawa, maniwala kayo sa akin, balik ulit ang sigla ng bansa natin, at magiging number one pa tayo sa Asia. Not only Asia but sa buong mundo,” he said.
IBON Foundation finds Q2 GDP growth ‘misleading’ as parts of the country revert to ECQ
An official of research advocate group IBON Foundation denounced the lauding of the country’s 11.8 percent economic growth during the second quarter of 2021.
Pandemic slows in Asia and Europe but PH has one of world’s highest spikes
The pandemic slowed for the fifth week in a row around the world, especially in Europe and Asia, including in India, which nevertheless continued to bear the brunt.
