Philippines
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Exploring the growing tourism ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines
The booming interest in exploring the Philippines is not just a trend amongst Bangladeshis, but a significant testament to the diversified tourism opportunities offered by this archipelago.
Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win
The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.
Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Philippines
A Bangladeshi businessman was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by an unidentified gunman in Manila, capital of the Philippines yesterday (May 5, 2022).
Philippines declares national dengue epidemic as number of deaths and infections keep rising
As number of patients continue to rise, Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic.
Philippines seeks peace with Muslim self-rule vote
A decades-long push to halt the violence that has claimed some 150,000 lives in the southern Philippines culminates with a vote on giving the nation's Muslim minority greater control over the region.
Storm kills 68 in Philippines
The death toll from a storm that struck the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose to 68 with the number of fatalities expected to climb even higher, civil defence officials says.
Miss Philippines is the new Miss Universe 2018
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018.
12 killed, dozens missing in new Philippine landslide
Twelve people are killed and dozens missing after a landslide unleashed by monsoon rains struck in the central Philippines, inflicting more misery on the already storm-battered nation.
Abu Sayyaf hostages in Philippines make video plea
Three hostages being held by militants in the Philippines have appeared in a video pleading for their governments to meet the captors' demands.
Philippine banks seen to address vulnerabilities vs fraud
Philippine banks are seen to reexamine vulnerabilities to potential fraudsters in order to avoid a repeat of the $81-million money-laundering scandal that has now become a global spectacle.
Editorial: Return Bangladesh Bank money now
The globally publicized US$81-million money-laundering scandal is enough international embarrassment for the Philippines. The least the Philippine Government can do now is to return the money as fast as the legal process will allow.
Trudeau outrage at Philippines murder
The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns the killing of a Canadian hostage kidnapped by Islamist militants in the Philippines.
Philippines court starts process to return money to Dhaka
Bangladesh Bank may have to wait longer before it gets the amount turned over by casino junket operator Kim Wong to the Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines for safekeeping, although the court has already asked authorities to preserve the money.
Storm over Philippines president candidate's rape comment
A video of leading Philippines presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte joking about a murdered Australian rape victim provokes a storm of protest.
BB heist: WB for including casinos in Philippines dirty money law
The Philippines must make sure casinos are covered by anti-money laundering legislation, the World Bank says, joining calls for the government to better regulate its gambling industry after stolen millions from Bangladesh found their way to Manila.
Philippines clash kills 18 soldiers
The Philippines military says 18 soldiers have been killed in fierce fighting with Islamist militants in the south of the country.
Handover of BB missing millions to take a little time: Ambassador
It will "take a little time" before Bangladesh central bank gets back a portion of its missing millions.
BB hackers ‘possibly Chinese,’ says Philippines senator
Chinese hackers are possibly behind one of the world's biggest cyber heists, the theft of $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank, a senator in the Philippines says.
