Asia Philippines A subsidy of PHP1 billion - US$19 million - was issued to at least 178.000 utility vehicle drivers heavily hit by the rising global fuel prices
Asia Philippines Combined private and government initiatives have identified the use of technology and the recognition of the central role of women to achieve food security and sustainability, in a country of 59 million food insecure people
Asia Philippines Manila is one of the least hygienic cities in the world according to a ranking by GotParts747; the study considers pollution levels, amount of solid waste generated, recycling and composting rates and hand-washing
Asia Philippines Boxing star Manny Pacquiao will run for president in next year's elections; incumbent President Duterte is barred from another term, but will run as vice-president in a rival party faction, a move critics say is an attempt to retain power
Asia Philippines President Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation into the country's drug war, insisting that the court has no jurisdiction in the country
Asia Philippines As part of its restructuring, Philippine Airlines will reduce its fleet by 22 aircrafts, mainly by returning the planes to lessor
Asia Philippines The commercial use of genetically modified rice, 'golden rice', has been approved and will be available by Q3 2022, after more than a decade of field trials that have drawn strong opposition from anti-GMO activists
Asia Philippines The country’s economy registered the fastest annual growth since 1988: in the second quarter of 2021, GDP rose by 11.8 % year on year
Asia Philippines The Seasons Residence condominium in Manila has received the highest award in the country and five stars in the Asia-Pacific region in the International Property Awards, which recognize outstanding real estate projects
Asia Philippines To encourage domestic travel as a first step in revitalizing the tourism industry, the Department of Tourism has urged health facilities to lower the cost of PCR tests
Asia Philippines President Duterte has declared July of every year as the "National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month"
Asia Philippines Demand for residential real estate is continuing to rise after declining last year, since more investors are taking advantage of promotional payment terms in anticipation of the market's recovery from the pandemic