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Corruption scandal in the Philippines sparks new protests

Published on: November 18, 2025
07:44

Manila, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) A government corruption scandal in the Philippines sparked another day of public protests against bogus flood control projects that resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in public funds.

Corruption scandal in the Philippines sparks new protests

Published on: September 21, 2025
11:49

Manila, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) A corruption scandal in the Philippines sparked a popular demonstration today against bogus flood control projects that caused the loss of billions of dollars in public funds.

Philippines: Funds for water infrastructure diversions blocked

Published on: September 17, 2025
07:41

Manila, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of 135 bank accounts linked to officials and contractors accused of irregularities in flood control works, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council.

Philippines to investigate corruption in public works

Published on: September 2, 2025
10:03

Manila, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior announced today the creation of an independent commission to investigate irregularities linked to government flood control projects.

The Philippines boosts cervical cancer prevention

Published on: August 20, 2025
09:46

Manila, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The health organization Jhpiego, linked to Johns Hopkins University, is promoting in the Philippines the use of community-based testing and strategies to reduce human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

Philippines and U.S. sign new trade agreement

Published on: July 23, 2025
10:23

Manila, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Junior, and the United States, Donald Trump, today closed a trade agreement that sets a 19 percent tariff on exports from the Asian nation, local media reported here.

Evacuation of Filipinos from Israel continues

Published on: June 23, 2025
09:28

Manila, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine embassy in Amman today activated its crisis management team after Jordan was designated as the exit point for Filipinos evacuating from Israel.

Philippines launches connectivity program for students and teachers

Published on: June 9, 2025
10:02

Manila, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology today launched the "Bayanihan" SIM card program to improve access to educational resources through free connectivity to teachers and students.

Philippines urges declaration of national HIV emergency

Published on: June 5, 2025
09:32

Manila, June 5 (Prensa Latina) Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged President Ferdinand Marcos Junior to declare a national public health emergency to address the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Philippines calls for vigilance over cases of monkeypox

Published on: June 3, 2025
09:17

Manila, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) called for vigilance and responsible behavior in the face of continued reports of mpox cases in the country.

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Corruption scandal in the Philippines sparks new protests

Corruption scandal in the Philippines sparks new protests

Philippines: Funds for water infrastructure diversions blocked

Philippines to investigate corruption in public works

The Philippines boosts cervical cancer prevention

Philippines and U.S. sign new trade agreement

Evacuation of Filipinos from Israel continues

Philippines launches connectivity program for students and teachers

Philippines urges declaration of national HIV emergency

Philippines calls for vigilance over cases of monkeypox

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