10 h. ago Philippines’ ‘Elle Woods’: Meet the first woman to earn a degree from Harvard Law

Harvard Law School (HLS) marked International Women’s Day by celebrating a trailblazing Filipina, Erlinda Arce Ignacio Espiritu, who made history as the first woman to earn a degree from HLS. Born and raised in the Philippines, Espiritu drew inspiration from the legends of the Knights of the Round Table, vowing to “defend the defenseless.” “The knights […] The post Philippines’ ‘Elle Woods’: Meet the first woman to earn a degree from Harvard Law appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

12 h. ago Philippines posts $3.1 billion balance of payment surplus in February

Philippines posts $3.1 billion balance of payment surplus in February  TradingView

Economics

36 h. ago Philippine government reports P68.4 billion budget surplus in January

MANILA — The Philippine government posted a P68.4 billion ($1.19 billion) budget surplus PHBUD=ECI in January, down 22% from a year earlier, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Tuesday. ($1 = 57.3400 Philippine pesos) —Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by Jacqueline Wong The post Philippine government reports P68.4 billion budget surplus in January appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘Biggest productions in Philippines’ cinema’: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Iain Glen joins ‘Quezon’

“Game of Thrones” actor Iain Glen has joined the cast of TBA Studios’ upcoming biographical historical film “Quezon,” the film company announced on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Scottish actor, best known for his role as Jorah Mormont in HBO’s hit fantasy drama “Game of Thrones,” will portray Leonard Wood, a United States Army major […] The post ‘Biggest productions in Philippines’ cinema’: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Iain Glen joins ‘Quezon’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

66 h. ago Maynilad Water seeks to raise up to P49.15 in Philippines IPO

Hong Kong’s First Pacific 0142.HK said on Monday its Philippine affiliate, Maynilad Water Services, aims to raise up to P49.15 billion ($857.75 million) through an initial public offering. Under the terms of the deal, Maynilad is offering up to 2.46 billion shares, with an expected offer price of up to P20 each. The total number of shares […] The post Maynilad Water seeks to raise up to P49.15 in Philippines IPO appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

4 d. ago Asian Angle | What Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest means for Philippines’ politics, global standing

Asian Angle | What Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest means for Philippines’ politics, global standing  South China Morning Post

Politics

5 d. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

THE HAGUE (Updated March 15, 12:08 a.m.) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. READ: Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person […] The post Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited

A 14-year-old social media post of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque about the International Criminal Court was brought up by Filipinos amid the court’s arrest order for former president Rodrigo Duterte. A Redditor on Thursday, March 13, posted a screenshot of a post made by Duterte’s former spokesperson on Aug. 16, 2011 on the X […] The post ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

5 d. ago False posts share fabricated Trump quote, old speech after ex

False posts share fabricated Trump quote, old speech after ex-Philippine leader's arrest  AFP Factcheck

Politics

6 d. ago Take responsibility for war on drugs': Philippines leader Duterte posts Facebook video ahead of ICC appearance

Take responsibility for war on drugs': Philippines leader Duterte posts Facebook video ahead of ICC appearance  Firstpost

Events

6 d. ago ‘This is hard work’: Philippines’ Gallery by Chele is 72nd Asia’s Best Restaurants for 2025

Gallery by Chele is the only Philippine restaurant that made it to this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list (51-100). Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveiled the extended list on Wednesday, March 12, which included Chef Chele Gonzalez’s Gallery by Chele on the 72nd spot.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […] The post ‘This is hard work’: Philippines’ Gallery by Chele is 72nd Asia’s Best Restaurants for 2025 appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

6 d. ago Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs”, in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court. “Whatever happened in the past, I will be the front of our law enforcement and the military. […] The post Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

7 d. ago ‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest

‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest  South China Morning Post

Events

8 d. ago Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane bound for The Hague in the Netherlands, the Philippine Star posted on X social media, citing confirmation from a senior police official. READ: Duterte seen boarding jet in Manila, ABS-CBN News reports | ‘They took dad from us, put him on a plane’, Kitty Duterte says Reuters […] The post Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

8 d. ago Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest?

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for the “war on drugs” that defined his term in office and which killed thousands of Filipinos. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Duterte arrives back in Manila, local media […] The post Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

8 d. ago Philippines' Duterte questions reason for his arrest in video posted by media

Philippines' Duterte questions reason for his arrest in video posted by media  Reuters

Events

9 d. ago Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen

MANILA — The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations, Manila’s defense ministry said on Friday. The agreement would establish a framework for increased military and defence cooperation and collaboration between the two nations and improve interoperability […] The post Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

2 w. ago Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop

MANILA — Philippines‘ annual inflation eased more than expected in February, driven largely by slower increases in food and utility costs, the statistics agency said on Wednesday, likely giving the central bank room to resume cutting interest rates. READ: Philippine inflation at 2.1% in February The consumer price index (CPI) PHCPI=ECI rose 2.1% in February, coming in below the 2.6% […] The post Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

2 w. ago China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal

BEIJING — China said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the “illegally grounded” warship at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, a statement from the coast guard said. China urges the Philippines to honour its commitments, stop hyping up and work with China to manage the maritime situation. The Philippine embassy in […] The post China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

2 w. ago Venus Remedies secures firstiInternational market authorization for Sugammadex from the Philippines

Venus Remedies secures firstiInternational market authorization for Sugammadex from the Philippines  Indian Pharma Post

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