President Duterte vows to look for another P2 billion to aid typhoon-affected areas

“So we gave P2 billion and you’ll divide the amount. We’ve already started giving assistance, so I’ll look for another P2 billion.”

Gov’t to release P2 billion for disaster response in Visayas, Mindanao

The Duterte government has made a commitment to release around P2 billion to typhoon-devastated areas in the Visayas and Mindanao to help them recover from the onslaught of Typhoon Odette this week.

United States ties in first 100 days of presidency Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Marcos Jr. brought key Cabinet members and a business delegation to meet potential American investors. At a New York Stock Exchange economic forum, he underscored Manila’s commitment to engage Washington: “I cannot see the Philippines in the future without having the United States as a partner.”

War and Crisis : Russia asks Philippines to honor helicopter purchase deal

Filipino pilots, who would operate the helicopters, have undergone Russian training, he said.

South Philippines Floods At least 31 dead in floods, landslides.

Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains swamped a southern Philippine province, killing at least 31 people, leaving nine others missing and trapping some residents on their roofs, officials said Friday.