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Day: June 4, 2024

World Bank expects further PH economic growth until 2026

MANILA: Philippine economic growth is expected to increase by an average of 5.9 percent between 2024 and 2026, driven by the strong domestic demand and pickup in global growth, the World Bank said.

In its Philippines Economic Update report released o…

PH, Netherlands seek to forge stronger defense ties

SINGAPORE: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren have vowed to further step up their bilateral defense and security relations, notably in the areas of combatting cybercrimes and espionage.

Meetin…

US watching tensions in Korean Peninsula with ‘great concern’

WASHINGTON: The United States is watching growing tensions in the Korean Peninsula with “great concern,” a White House official said Monday, stressing ongoing efforts to ensure that America is “best-postured” to support South Korea.

National Security…