After delays, Philippines, Malaysia sign new air pact

MANILA, Philippines – After delays, the Philippines finally inked a new air agreement with Malaysia. Air talks with Malayasia were cancelled twice in 2014. Originally scheduled in April, they were postponed due to the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 . The air talks were reset to August but had to ... More here: After delays, Philippines, Malaysia sign new air pact

Philippines, Hong Kong sign new air agreement

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Hong Kong signed on Wednesday, October 15, a new air service agreement that would increase air traffic between the two trading partners. The new air pact allows 30,000 seats per week, or double the current capacity of 15,000, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) executive ... More here: Philippines, Hong Kong sign new air agreement

Philippines, US troops begin naval exercises

Naval exercises involving around 4,700 Filipino and US troops started Monday in the Philippines' Palawan province. More here: Philippines, US troops begin naval exercises

Aussie tourist charged with child trafficking in Cebu, Philippines

An Australian tourist is facing child abuse cases in Cebu province in the Philippines after he was arrested for bringing girls to his room at a beach resort and taking lewd photos of the minors More here: Aussie tourist charged with child trafficking in Cebu, Philippines

Philippines, an ideal tourist destination

The 2,000-year-old Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by the ancestors of the indigenous people. More here: Philippines, an ideal tourist destination

Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

The Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Philippines and Israel was signed on Monday. Today during the Pope’s visit to Israel this agreement was signed in the Philippines. More here: Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

The Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Philippines and Israel was signed on Monday. Today during the Pope’s visit to Israel this agreement was signed in the Philippines. More here: Philippines, Israel sign air services agreement

Philippines, Myanmar agree to open two-way flights

The Philippines and Myanmar have signed an air services agreement, allowing both countries to mount three flights per day. More here: Philippines, Myanmar agree to open two-way flights

Philippines, Japan discuss China's aggression

The Philippines and Japan discussed the challenges they face with China's aggression in disputed waters in the East and South China Seas, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday. More here: Philippines, Japan discuss China's aggression

Philippines, Myanmar holding air talks this month

The Philippines is holding air talks with Myanmar two weeks from now, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). More here: Philippines, Myanmar holding air talks this month

Philippines, US begin joint military exercises

Manila, May 5 : Troops from the Philippines and the US Monday formally began their annual joint military exercises dubbed as Balikatan. The 30th annual joint military drill will involve 3,000 Filipino soldiers and 2,500 American soldiers, Xinhua reported. More here: Philippines, US begin joint military exercises

Philippines, Singapore eye regional stability

Manila, Philippines --- The Philippines and Singapore have agreed to boost their synergy on defense and security – particularly on training and intelligence-sharing – in their effort to promote stability in the region. Forging closer bilateral cooperation on trade, tourism and investments was also discussed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam during a ... More here: Philippines, Singapore eye regional stability

Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights

Hundreds of flights have been grounded in the Philippines, where Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall Friday morning. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights