Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028. Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues. “I offer my … Read more
The Philippines is rolling out a visa scheme for digital nomads to boost tourism and attract foreign income – but analysts warn it could be exploited by those linked to the now-banned offshore gaming sector. On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr signed Executive Order 86, which approves the issuance of digital nomad visas. The visas, … Read more
Crew members assigned to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Sindangan say they knew their mission would involve facing off against huge, numerous, intimidating Chinese vessels in the contested waters of the South China Sea. But that did not fully prepare them for the reality. “My heart beats up every time a clash is imminent,” … Read more
The Philippines Shuts Down Pogos: Are Deeper Issues Being Addressed? For years, offshore gaming operators known as Pogos were thriving in the Philippines, bringing in billions of pesos and putting the country on the map for its gaming industry. However, they also came with a dark side, enabling activities like money laundering, human trafficking, and … Read more