The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Philippine schools reopen after one of world’s longest shutdowns

Children wearing masks stream back to schools for their first in-person classes after two years of COVID lockdowns.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2022

Millions return to Philippine schools after virus lockdowns

Millions of students wearing face masks have streamed back to schools across the Philippines in their first in-person classes after two years of coronavirus lockdowns that are feared to have worsened one of the world’s most alarming illiteracy rates among children

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Philippines' Marcos seeks record $94 billion budget for 2023

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr asked Congress on Monday for a record 5.29 trillion pesos ($94.40 billion) government budget in 2023 to support an ambitious policy agenda aimed at boosting growth and lifting millions out of poverty.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

US lawmakers meet detained Philippine opposition leader

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, who was once banned from the Philippines by former President Rodrigo Duterte, has met a long-detained Filipino opposition leader, whom he says was wrongfully imprisoned under Duterte and should be freed

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Urgent plan to hire thousands of nurses from India and Philippines

The Government is also going to make it easier to recruit people from abroad to work in the NHS and care sector

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

Tributes pour in for 'proud' Cavan native after unexpected passing on way to son's wedding

Sean was travelling to the Philippines when he fell ill and sadly passed away, months before he became a grandfather for the second time

Irish Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

India, Philippines decide to expand ties in fintech, education and defence

The decision was taken at the 13th India-Philippines Foreign Office Consultations and fourth Strategic Dialogue in Manila

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022

Hong Kong looks to SEA artists to tell its story

To promote its city as a hub of arts and cultural exchange, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has expanded its creative horizon with the Arts in HK with SEA Artists campaign, which features 18 talents from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines to create a collection of imaginative…

Bangkok Post · Aug 16, 2022

What the Philippines Has at Stake in Taiwan

Politicians in the Philippines have called for a contingency plan for the evacuation of the estimated 200,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.

The News Lens · Aug 16, 2022

Body of Philippine teen exhumed in fresh push for drug war justice

The body of a teenager killed in a high-profile shooting during the Philippines' war on drugs five years ago was exhumed for autopsy on Monday as his family seek to learn more about his death and hold others accountable.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022