Uber defies Philippine suspension order

Uber has faced a number of setbacks in Asia including a two month ban in Taiwan this year. - AFP/file

Manila (AFP) - Ride-hailing giant Uber on Tuesday defied a Philippine government order to shut down, branding the suspension a "blatant violation" of its rights but risking its drivers being arrested.

Philippine authorities announced on Monday that they would suspend Uber for one month for failing to have the proper permits to license its drivers.