An official has called for a whole-of-government effort to optimize the workforce while demographic conditions are favorable.

A 6.9-magnitude aftershock jolted quake-hit southern Philippines, triggering a fresh tsunami alert just hours after an earlier warning was lifted, authorities said.

Tuesday’s quake is the deadliest the country has experienced since October 2013, when more than 200 people died in the Philippines’ central region after a 7.2-magnitude quake struck the neighboring island of Bohol.

Locals in coastal areas were ordered to evacuate immediately and see higher ground. Follow Newsweek for live updates.

Manila Philippines: In this Intramuros Manila Travel Guide , we take you around Manila's old town also known as Intramuros. We walk around showing you popular historical landmarks in Intramuros such as St Agustin and Fort Santiago. We also visit The ...

As the Southeast Asian country is featured at the book fair, here's a look at three of the Philippines' most important literary voices.Each year, the Frankfurt Book Fair-- the world's largest trade exposition for books and media-- brings together experts and audiences from all over the world,

Hanwha is looking to sell a new anti-ship ballistic missile to the Philippines amid the country's latest military modernization effort.

A series of earthquakes all over the country have also led to the class suspensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.