Philippines

Philippines accuses China over shoal

24 May 2012

The Philippines has accused China of sending more government and fishing vessels in the South China Sea.

Philippines grief at Sanchez's 'American Idol' loss

24 May 2012

President Benigno Aquino led the heartbroken Philippines in heaping praise Thursday on a teenager of Filipino-Latino heritage following her loss in the final of US talent show "American Idol".

Philippines' Q1 GDP growth seen accelerating to 2.9% q/q

24 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine economy may have grown at its fastest quarterly pace in two years in January-March, helped by higher state spending and a recovery in exports, strengthening the case for the central bank to keep interest rates on hold next month.