Philippines

Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of reduced tariffs on rice… Read More

17 people killed in Philippines bus crash

The bus was travelling in Hamtic municipality in Antique province when the crash happened Tuesday… Read More

Magnitude 6.9 quake latest to rattle southern Philippines

MANILA: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines early Monday,… Read More

Two dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines

At least two people were killed and several were injured after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake… Read More

Three killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines

MARAWI, Philippines: At least three people were killed and dozens wounded in a bomb attack on… Read More

Philippines, communist rebels agree to resume peace talks

MANILA: The Philippine government and communist rebels said Tuesday they have agreed to resume peace… Read More

Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of firing water cannon at its boats

MANILA: The Philippines condemned the China Coast Guard Sunday for allegedly firing water cannon at… Read More

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippines

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but… Read More

China warns Philippine-US base deal ‘endangering regional peace’

BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was "endangering regional peace" in a new deal… Read More

Provincial governor, five others slain in Philippines attack

MANILA: A provincial governor and five others were killed in the central Philippines by unknown… Read More

Plane crashes in the Philippines

A small plane with four people on board has crashed in the central Philippines and… Read More

Philippines grants U.S. greater access to bases amid China concerns

The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, the countries… Read More

Philippines floods force tens of thousands to flee homes

Christmas Day floods in the Philippines forced the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their… Read More

Philippines president orders urgent aid as storm Nalgae kills 45

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Saturday ordered urgent aid distribution in a southern province… Read More

Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72

Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and… Read More

Super Typhoon Noru slams into the Philippines

Super Typhoon Noru slammed into the Philippines Sunday, battering the heavily populated main island of… Read More

Super Typhoon Noru barrels towards Philippines

MANILA: A super typhoon barrelled towards the Philippines Sunday and was on track to slam… Read More

Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Philippines; at least one dead

MANILA: A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippine island of Luzon on Wednesday killing… Read More

Philippine president vetoes bill seeking to tackle social media abuse

Social media has become a key campaigning platform for electoral candidates. Read More

Chartered plane of Philippines makes emergency landing at Karachi airport

KARACHI: A chartered airplane of the Philippines made an emergency landing at the Jinnah International… Read More