Mindanao-based peacebuilder receives Timor Leste’s highest award
Timor Leste President Jose Ramos Horta conferred Ordem de Timor, the highest honor award, to a Mindanao-based peacebuilder on Wednesday, June 22, for “his contribution to the struggle for national independence.”
Philippine central bank hikes rates for second straight month
The Philippine central bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time in two months, warning inflation would breach its target this year with rising commodity prices and fish shortages driving up costs.
Philippines ends China talks for joint exploration in disputed sea
The Philippines said on Thursday it has terminated talks with China for a joint energy project in the South China Sea after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered an end to negotiations.
2 NPAs killed in Agusan del Norte clash with military
Military officials claimed to have killed two New People’s Army (NPA) guerillas and recovered from them three assault rifles and explosives in an encounter in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday, June 22.