CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines will continue accelerating its military modernization and deepening security partnerships with like-minded nations as it strengthens its deterrence posture against growing threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Monday. Speaking in Cebu City after the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of

MANILA, Philippines — Passengers can expect to pay less in fuel-related airfare add-ons starting July 16, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) trimmed the jet fuel surcharge to its lowest level since the Middle East conflict erupted earlier this year. The CAB confirmed in a Monday advisory that the passenger fuel surcharge will drop to

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood’s biggest names mourned the “Jurassic Park” leading man. Neill died in Australia on Monday, his family said in a statement that described the loss as “sudden and unexpected”. The New Zealander