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2 days ago · The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0209 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 156.310 156.05 -0.17 Sing dlr 1.354 1.3553 +0.07 Taiwan dlr 32.770 32.77 +0.00 Korean won 1437.000 1434 -0.21 Baht 33.910 33.975 +0.19 Peso 58.510 58.66 +0.26 Rupiah 16210.000 16275 +0.40 Rupee 86.458 86.4575 +0.00 Ringgit 4.440 4.442 +0.05 Yuan 7.280 7.2846 ...
Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe
3 days ago · Activists say many thousands killed, allege police atrocities Philippines to start talking to ICC “soon”, justice minister says Cooperation allowed under Philippine law, minister says Duterte unapologetic over bloodshed, invites ICC probe MANILA — The Philippines has signalled a softened ...
U.S. Typhon missile to stay in Philippines for now, top security ...
2 days ago · MANILA — The U.S. military’s Typhon launchers which can fire multi-purpose missiles up to thousands of kilometers will stay in the Philippines for the time being, the national security adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday. National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano told reporters the launchers will stay on Philippine shores “for now”, a day after Reuters reported that ...
Philippines to 'respond favorably' if ICC seeks Interpol arrest ...
2 days ago · MANILA — The Philippines will respond favourably if Interpol is asked by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants related to its probe into the former president’s bloody “war on drugs”, a top official said on Friday. Thousands of people were killed in ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown launched in 2016, many in mysterious circumstances, prompting the ...
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about ... - Interaksyon
3 days ago · U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025. (Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz ...
Philippines, US hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea
6 days ago · The activities “reinforced bilateral maritime cooperation and interoperability”, the Philippine armed forces said. Their joint activity came at a time when the Philippines had called out China over the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels inside its maritime zone, including the 165-m (541 ft)-long ship that it describes as “the monster” for its size.
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Philippines news features and explanatory reports. SINGAPORE — Global investment firm KKR KKR.N has appointed Goldman Sachs GS.N for the sale of its significant minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, according to two sources with...
Philippines defends U.S. missile system deployment, seeks to …
Dec 24, 2024 · MANILA — The Philippines ‘ defense minister on Tuesday justified the country’s deployment of a U.S. medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from China, a longstanding rival in the South China Sea. “Any deployment and procurement of assets related to the Philippines ‘ security and defence fall within its own sovereign prerogative and are not ...
Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal
Nov 18, 2024 · Pact allows secure sharing of classified military information; U.S. reiterates ironclad commitment to the Philippines; U.S. presence in Indo-Pacific essential, Manila’s defmin
Philippines communities challenge dash for fossil gas - Interaksyon
Nov 28, 2024 · BATANGAS, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Foundation) —Residents near the Philippines port of Batangas fear five liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants and two nearby terminals to import the fuel are causing a spate of respiratory illnesses and have appealed to the government to take action. The government says LNG is a clean alternative to coal and the generating capacity is needed to feed ...