The Philippines has accused China of shining a “military grade” laser light to scuttle a resupply mission to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The laser glare temporarily blinded the crew of the Filipino coast guard boat, forcing…
Philippines’ Marcos seeks record $94b budget for 2023
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked Congress on Monday for a record $94.40 billion (5.29 trillion pesos) government budget in 2023 to support an ambitious policy agenda aimed at boosting growth and lifting millions out of poverty. Marcos’ proposed budget,…