Philippines wealth fund buys into national grid operator
The Philippines' sovereign wealth fund Maharlika Investment Corp is buying a 20% stake in the country's electricity grid operator National Grid Corp of the Philippines, the president's office said on Monday.
Wife of Alleged Chinese Spy Denies Philippines’ Accusation
The Filipino wife of a Chinese national accused of espionage said her husband is not a spy, in a case that comes against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions between the Philippines and China.

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Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea
Philippines suspends South China Sea survey after China's 'harassment'
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Philippines Stops Research Survey After Chinese 'Harassment' In Disputed Sea
The Philippines said Saturday it had suspended a scientific survey in the contested South China Sea due to "dangerous" harassment by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels and aircraft.
Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate
The Philippines has signalled a softened stance towards an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into thousands of killings in a "war on drugs", a probe activists hope will see popular ex-president Rodrigo Duterte face charges of crimes against humanity.
Philippines, US, Vietnam, Indonesia train for maritime law enforcement cooperation
MANILA - Coast guard and fishery officials from the Philippines, United States, Vietnam and Indonesia practised vessel boarding and arrest techniques at a joint maritime law enforcement training, the US Embassy in Manila said on Jan 27.
Philippines launches comic book to counter China’s ‘disinformation’ in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.
China says Philippines sent provisions to warship at disputed atoll
China's coast guard said the Philippines on Friday sent a civilian vessel to deliver provisions to its warship "illegally grounded" at Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea. The coast guard "questioned" and "monitored" the Philippine vessel throughout its supply mission,
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Philippines to Double its FA-50 and A-29B Super Tucanos Fleets
The Philippines currently operates 12 FA-50PHs and six A-29B Super Tucanos, which will be doubled with the new acquisitions amid continuing tensions in
Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Philippines
A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippines on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:39 a.m. Philippine time about 4 miles southeast of Liloan,
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Synergy Grid deal gives gov’t power in NGCP management
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP) has accepted a binding offer from the state-run Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) to acquire a 20 percent stake, giving the government a foothold in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
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CHED issues show cause order vs Bestlink for unauthorized off-campus activity
A private college in Quezon City is facing scrutiny from the Commission on Higher Education after reportedly holding an unauthorized off-campus activity without the required documents.