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Visiting USAID official launches environment and youth empowerment initiatives for the Philippines

MANILA, February 27, 2024—United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator for East Asia and the Pacific Sara Borodin visited the Philippines from February 20 to 23 to launch environment and youth empowerment initiatives that reaffirm the United States’ enduring commitment to the Philippines’ inclusive and resilient growth. During her visit to Manila,… Read More Visiting USAID official launches environment and youth empowerment initiatives for the Philippines

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Hongkong Trade Council visits Subic Bay for trade prospects 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT | January 18, 2024 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Subic Bay to explore possible trade and investment opportunities  in this premier freeport.  The HKTDC, thru the efforts of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), was able to discuss business prospects with various Subic Freeport companies and locators that are aligned… Read More Hongkong Trade Council visits Subic Bay for trade prospects 

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Ex-Navy chief urges gov’t to ‘recalibrate’ response to China bullying

By Miguel Gil | December 12, 2023 MANILA – The head of a maritime higher educational institution is urging the country’s political and military policy-makers to recalibrate their future responses to China’s growing aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) because the economic aspect is also involved. In an interview on Tuesday, Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos… Read More Ex-Navy chief urges gov’t to ‘recalibrate’ response to China bullying

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Philippine festive flotilla turns back after Chinese interception

Forty fishing boats loaded with donations, Father Christmas figurines and nativity had set sail in disputed South China Sea By Rebecca Ratcliffe | South-east Asia correspondent | The Guardian, December 10, 2023 A Philippine mission to bring Santa Claus to the South China Sea to spread holiday cheer to fisherfolk, troops and coastguard officials was cut short after… Read More Philippine festive flotilla turns back after Chinese interception

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Cebu Pacific celebrates Christmas with 8-day seat sale; fares as low as PhP 88

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, joins the holiday festivities as it rolls out its eight-day Christmas seat sale. From December 11 to 18, 2023, guests may book flights to domestic and international destinations on sale for as low as PHP 88 (one-way base fare exclusive of fees and surcharges). The travel period… Read More Cebu Pacific celebrates Christmas with 8-day seat sale; fares as low as PhP 88

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