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Philippines’ New Tax Reform Law Targets Foreign Investment

November 11, 2024 No Comments

On Monday, November 11th, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a new tax reform law aimed at enhancing foreign investment. By lowering corporate

President Marcos Signed New Philippine Maritime Laws

November 10, 2024 No Comments

On Friday, November 8, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the New Philippine Maritime Laws, specifically the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes

Philippines Launches Extensive Combat Drills in the South China Sea

November 7, 2024 No Comments

The Philippine military kicked off two weeks of large-scale combat drills in the South China Sea, involving over 3,000 personnel from the army, navy, and

US Election Results: Impact on Policies in the South China Sea

November 6, 2024 No Comments

With Donald Trump’s recent election win, questions arise about potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy in Asia, particularly concerning the policies in the South China

Tropical Cyclone Marce Intensifies into Typhoon Yinxing

November 5, 2024 No Comments

Tropical Cyclone Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, intensified into a typhoon as it nears Northern Luzon on Tuesday, November 5. According to PAGASA, as of

National Day of Mourning for the Victims of Typhoon Kristine

November 4, 2024 No Comments

Typhoon Kristine swept across the Philippines on October 24, forcing over half a million people to abandon their homes. Local authorities described as unlike anything

Tens of North Korean Defectors Disappeared According to a Recent Report

November 3, 2024 No Comments

Since the Korean War ended with an armistice in 1953, tens of thousands of North Koreans have either escaped or attempted to escape the totalitarian

Rising Tensions Between India and Canada Following Nijjar’s Assassination

October 30, 2024 No Comments

Tensions between India and Canada rose sharply after the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023 outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.

Duterte Admits to a “Death Squad” in War on Drugs

October 29, 2024 No Comments

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently admitted to the existence of a “death squad” intended to curb crime in Davao City during his tenure as

Tropical Storm Kristine Devastates the Philippines: Death Toll Reaches 116

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Last week, Tropical Storm Kristine hit the Philippines, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, impacting over half a million families. The National Disaster Risk Reduction