Philippines reduces rice import tax to 15 pc
June 25, 2024 | 17:07
The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers and biggest importers of the Vietnamese grain, officially announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35 per cent to 15 per cent, effective in early August this year and lasting until 2028.
Vietnam in same group with Indonesia, Philippines at ASEAN Cup 2024
May 23, 2024 | 15:49
Vietnam is in Group B together with Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar and Laos at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, according to the results of the official draw that was held in Hanoi on May 21.
Philippines short of 190,000 health workers
May 23, 2024 | 15:32
The Philippines is short of about 190,000 health workers while many decide to work overseas, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on May 22.
Philippines warns of scorching heat
April 09, 2024 | 16:13
The national weather bureau of the Philippines on April 8 warned of a scorching heat index of up to 51 degrees Celsius in at least nine areas across the country.
Philippines has highest rate of female senior managers: survey
March 18, 2024 | 08:00
A recent survey by London-based Grant Thornton - a global accounting group - shows that the Philippines takes the top spot among 28 countries in a ranking of the percentage of women in senior management.
Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
February 16, 2024 | 14:29
The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold mining village in Davao de Oro, the Philippines has climbed to 92 while rescue work is underway for tens of others, the local government reported on February 15.
Food security tops agenda in new ties with Philippines
February 05, 2024 | 11:26
Vietnam and the Philippines will increase their bilateral trade and investment ties, with a focus placed on rice exports to help ensure food security.
Philippines bans poultry imports from Japan
January 19, 2024 | 11:00
The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of bird flu there, the Philippine Department of Agriculture said on January 18.
Philippine residential fire kills 4 kids
November 24, 2023 | 09:52
The Philippines’ authorities said four children, including an 11-month-old boy, died and two others were injured in a fire that occurred at a residential area in Cebu city in the central region on November 23.
Canada pilots streamlining issuance of work permits for Philippine citizens
October 24, 2023 | 17:08
Canada recently a pilot programme called “CAN Work Philippines” to issue work permits to people from the Philippines to work in the country.
Philippines seeks measures for cutting rice prices
September 28, 2023 | 08:00
The Philippines is considering options other than a price ceiling to tackle high rice prices, the country’s National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has said.
Philippines sets ceiling on rice prices
September 03, 2023 | 15:35
The Philippines has imposed ceilings on rice prices across the country amid an “alarming” increase in retail costs of the staple grain and reports of hoarding by traders.
Super typhoon Saola triggers evacuations in Philippines
August 28, 2023 | 16:39
The Philippines’ rescue force on August 27 said that hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes as floods unleashed by super typhoon Saola swept through mainly rural villages in the northwestern region of the country.
Typhoon Doksuri kills 25, makes 20 missing in Philippines
August 01, 2023 | 16:15
The Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on July 31 announced that the death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by Typhoon Doksuri climbed to 25, and at least 20 others remain missing.
Super typhoon grazes Philippines on its way to China
July 26, 2023 | 14:49
Strong winds and rain lashed the northern Philippines as Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on July 26, causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
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