Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters

The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila. The case is tied to a …

Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters

Del Monte Philippines stays strong, unaffected by US unit's bankruptcy

MANILA, Philippines — Del Monte Philippines Inc., known for its canned pineapples and tomato sauce, is not part of the bankruptcy filed by Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited in the United States. Del Monte Foods and Del Monte Philippines are subsidiaries of …

Hey June track 'Lasik' tops Spotify Philippines Viral 50 chart

MANILA, Philippines — Original Pilipino Music indie pop rock band Hey June’s breakout single "Lasik" is making waves on music charts. By last month, "Lasik" topped the Spotify Philippines Viral 50 chart, likely because of thousands of …

Philippines Gunning For Full Air Power Package

SECRETARY of the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has proposed for the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) multi-role fighter (MRF) programme to proceed as a full package comprising the fighter aircraft, airborne warning and …

Business : Santan Eyes ASEAN Expansion, Starting With Indonesia And Philippines

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir SEPANG, July 4 (Bernama) -- Santan, the food and beverage brand under Capital A Bhd, is targeting the ASEAN region for its next phase of international expansion, beginning with Indonesia and the Philippines as early as next year. …

RAAF aids Philippines on remote airfields

Royal Australian Air Force aviators have worked with their Philippine counterparts on support for flying operations from austere and damaged airfields. CAPTION: Armed Forces of the Philippines service members assess a runway during an Airfield Survey and …

Philippines sets sight on AEW&C aircraft

The Philippine air force aims to obtain airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, while a decision to obtain a new fighter has yet to be made. The air force has submitted a proposal to the government regarding the possible AEW&C …

Marcos, Carney talk by phone to discuss Philippines-Canada relations

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between the Philippines and Canada on trade, defense, and regional peace. The …

June inflation in the Philippines ticked up to 1.4%

MANILA, Philippines – Inflation across the Philippines ticked up to 1.4 percent in June from 1.3 percent in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. This brought the average readout for the first semester of 2025 to 1.8 percent. This is lower …