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The Philippines is in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Michael Perry) Show comments
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines and the United States will this year carry out their biggest joint military drills since 2015, Manila's army chief said on Wednesday, against a backdrop of ...
Several attempts to enact constitutional reform have taken place in the Philippines in 2024. This originated with President Bongbong Marcos and his allies' efforts. [1] [2] [3] The political dispute has been characterized by the conflict between the upper and lower houses of the Congress of the Philippines.
Thousands of people remain marooned in their homes
March 20 – The Supreme Court issues a ruling banning legal officers of local government units from representing their respective officials in cases involving the Ombudsman, citing conflict of interest. [63] March 21: San Miguel Corporation begins construction of the 76.8-kilometer Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project. [64]
The Philippine economy contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2020, for the first time since 1998, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown. [196] Fitch Ratings downgraded its outlook on the Philippines to factor in the impact of the global health crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). [197]
The comments by Teodoro Locsin, known for making blunt remarks at times, follow Manila's protests for what it calls the "illegal" presence of hundreds of Chinese boats inside the Philippines 200 ...
Pages in category "Social issues in the Philippines" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.