Hong Kong immediately announced an equivalent rate hike mainly on account of its own currency's link to the US greenback. Among the Philippines' neighbors in Southeast Asia, there was calm reaction, especially since a number of central banks inRead more
Subic-BlogHe noted that past U.S. efforts on Iran's nuclear weapons were more successful because there was more leverage, but there's little commerce and travel with North Korea to being with. “That makes them less subject to these kinds ofRead more
Subic-BlogToys “R” Us Philippines is a sub-licensee of Toys”R”Us Asia, Ltd., the leading specialist toy retailer in the region and a joint venture with Fung Retailing Ltd, a privately-held entity and member of the Fung Group. Toys “R” UsRead more
Subic-BlogAs impressive as Magnolia's stunning victory was in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Friday night, San Miguel coach Leo Austria was quick to … “The good thing with this is that they have to beat us fourRead more
Subic-BlogIt seems the Philippines had not given much attention to strengthening its armed forces, relying on its mutual defense treaty with the United States. Under this treaty, the US is committed to defend the Philippines in case of anRead more
Subic-BlogAboard the USS Wasp, Philippine Sea: The US military on Friday launched vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) F-35Bs from the deck of the USS Wasp amphibious carrier in the waters around Okinawa in its first show of stealth aircraftRead more
Subic-BlogA U.S. Navy destroyer Friday sailed within 12 miles of a disputed artificial island claimed by China in the South China Sea, according to a U.S. defense … and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Fuyuzuki in aRead more
Subic-Blog… mths * Philippines falls 2 pct, headed for 5th straight losing week * Vietnam falls from record, set for first losing session in ten * Singapore sheds as much as 2.1 pct By Aaron Saldanha March 23 (Reuters)Read more
Subic-BlogThe UN and the Philippines both grew up together. Since 1945, our soldiers have been actively involved in peacekeeping missions. Our dues have helped other nations, and during catastrophes, the UN has helped us. We have gotten advice fromRead more
Subic-BlogChinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano in Beijing on Wednesday and said China will … "Compared to the US Asia- Pacific policy which focuses on security issues and creates conflicts,Read more
Subic-BlogPresident Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines has reiterated his country will no longer participate in any U.S.-led war as it has gained nothing from its past participation “except brutality and agony.” “I am addressing America right now. Whatever expeditions thatRead more
Subic-BlogPhilippine Police Say 13 Killed in One Day of Drug Busts. March 22, 2018, at 1:31 a.m.. March 22, 2018, at 1:31 a.m.. U.S. News & World Report. Philippine Police Say 13 Killed in One Day of Drug Busts.Read more
Subic-BlogPresident Rodrigo Duterte yesterday took a swipe anew at the United States (US), saying Washington should count Manila out of any expeditions or wars. Speaking at the graduation rites of the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite, DuterteRead more
Subic-BlogThe US Navy's submarines are the cream of the crop in the Pacific, but they're not the only game in town. … USS Olympia, a Los Angeles-class US submarine is docked in Subic Bay during the opening ceremony ofRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA (Reuters) – The mayor of the major financial hub in the Philippines said on Wednesday she was investigating after a pornographic video … That investigation will include whether the billboard's owner, Philippine company Globaltronics, or its employees wereRead more
Subic-BlogThis sometimes makes us forget that we deserve better. This truth drove us to develop our campaign to educate our Filipino flying family that their air travel need not be inconvenient, uncomfortable, or pay-per-service, and that when they makeRead more
Subic-BlogHowever, imports, which virtually account for 100% of demand, will rebound the following year. The US is a major supplier of wheat to the southeast Asian archipelago. "According to industry contacts, there are currently 20 flour mills with anRead more
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