Philippines typhoon toll climbs as searchers dig for landslide missing
The typhoon smashed homes and flooded key agricultural regions in the northern Philippines before battering… Read More
7 years ago
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Super Typhoon Mangkhut with 180 MPH Winds Targets Philippines
MANILA: A super typhoon roared toward the Philippines on Thursday, packing fierce winds and heavy… Read More
7 years ago
Bomb at Philippines street festival kills two, wounds 37
MANILA: A homemade bomb hidden under a motorcycle killed two people, one a child, and… Read More
7 years ago
Kuwait, Philippines sign deal to regulate domestic labour
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait and the Philippines signed a deal on Friday to regulate domestic workers,… Read More
7 years ago
Philippines, Malaysia put Uber-Grab deal under anti-competition scrutiny
MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR: Philippines and Malaysia said on Monday they will look into whether Uber Technologies’… Read More
7 years ago
Kuwait reaches deal with Philippines on domestic workers: KUNA
DUBAI: Kuwait and the Philippines have signed an agreement regulating some working conditions for domestic… Read More
7 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte says he cannot be tried by war crimes court
DAVAO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday declared himself beyond the jurisdiction of an International… Read More
8 years ago
VIDEO: Meet the ‘friendly’ crocodile that approaches fish cleaners for food
MANILA: A video of a "friendly" crocodile begging for scraps from villagers cleaning fish is going… Read More
8 years ago
Dengue vaccine not deadly, says maker
MANILA: A world-first dengue vaccination programme in the Philippines that was suspended over safety concerns… Read More
8 years ago
Trump says has ‘great relationship’ with Duterte; brief mention of rights
MANILA: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had a “great relationship” with his… Read More
8 years ago
Gala glitz masks Asia’s tensions as Trump winds up tour
MANILA: Leaders from across Asia joined U.S. President Donald Trump at an extravagant gala dinner… Read More
8 years ago
‘Dump Trump’ protest erupts as US president arrives in Philippines
MANILA: Riot police used water canon to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching the US embassy… Read More
8 years ago
US actor Seagal meets ‘The Punisher’ Duterte, talks drug war
MANILA: U.S. actor Steven Seagal, famous for playing action roles like a vice squad detective… Read More
8 years ago
Las Vegas massacre probe turns to gunman’s girlfriend in Philippines
LAS VEGAS: The investigation into the motives of a Las Vegas retiree who killed 58… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines says will lift Uber suspension if hefty fine paid
MANILA: The Philippine transport regulator said on Friday it would lift a one-month suspension on… Read More
8 years ago
WATCH: Tourist films mystery object whizzing through sky in viral video
MANILA: A bizarre video is creating an internet stir as it appears to capture moment… Read More
8 years ago
Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers
JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has instructed law enforcement officers to shoot drug traffickers to… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte offers Muslim self-rule to counter IS
MANILA: President Rodrigo Duterte offered self-rule to the Philippines' Muslim minority in an attempt to… Read More
8 years ago
One dead as strong earthquake hits central Philippines
MANILA: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least one person in the central Philippines on Thursday, with… Read More
8 years ago
Philippine military declares Eid truce in war-torn city
MARAWI: The Philippine military declared an eight-hour ceasefire on Sunday in its offensive against militants… Read More
8 years ago