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September 29, 2023, 11:34 AM
Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression
The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard dismantled a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea
September 29, 2023, 11:34 AM
September 26, 2023, 4:06 AM
Philippine coast guard says it removed barrier placed by China's coast guard in disputed shoal
The Philippine coast guard says it has complied with a presidential order to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea
September 26, 2023, 4:06 AM
September 8, 2023, 12:28 PM
Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea
September 8, 2023, 12:28 PM
1 month ago
Rain and a wrong address delayed firefighters reaching a Philippine factory blaze. 15 people died
A fire has killed 15 people in a small apparel factory in a Philippine residential area, where flooding, traffic and a wrong address delayed firefighters
1 month ago
2 months ago
Philippine coast guard rescues 67 people from damaged boat in the second ferry accident in a week
The Philippine coast guard has rescued all 67 people from a ferry boat that struck a floating object and took on water off a northeastern province
2 months ago
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EU leader cites Russia's invasion of Ukraine to warn against China's aggression in Asia
The leader of the European Union’s executive commission has warned against China’s increasingly assertive actions in disputed Indo-Pacific waters and against Taiwan by citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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2 months ago
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
The Philippine coast guard chief says the skipper of a ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity
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Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least 6 dead and displaces thousands in the northern Philippines
Typhoon Doksuri has lashed northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain, leaving at least six people dead and displacing thousands of others as it blew roofs off houses, flooded low-lying villages and triggered dozens of landslides
2 months ago
2 months ago
Strong typhoon blows closer to northern Philippines, forcing evacuations and halting sea travel
A powerful typhoon is blowing closer to the northern Philippines, forcing thousands to evacuate and halting sea travel amid warnings of torrential rains and tidal surges of up to 10 feet
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4 months ago
Mayon volcano eruption wreaking havoc on Philippine island could last for months
Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines are facing long-term displacement as the Mayon volcano, the most active on the archipelago, continues to erupt.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Philippine volcano eruption that displaced thousands may last for months, officials warn
A gentle eruption of the Philippines’ most active volcano has forced nearly 18,000 people to flee to emergency shelters and may create a protracted crisis that could last for months
4 months ago
4 months ago
Philippines evacuates people near Mayon Volcano, where more unrest indicates eruption may be coming
The Philippines is evacuating residents near Mayon Volcano as its increasing unrest indicated a violent eruption is possible in weeks or days
4 months ago
4 months ago
Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslides from approaching Typhoon Mawar
Philippine officials are evacuating thousands of villagers, shutting schools and offices and imposing a no-sail ban as Typhoon Mawar approaches the country’s northern provinces
4 months ago
8 months ago
Huge fire breaks out at bus terminal in Philippines
A huge blaze broke out at a bus terminal in Quezon City, prompting evacuations at nearby businesses and rerouting buses.
8 months ago
4 years ago
Dengue epidemic declared in Philippines, over 600 dead and nearly 150,000 cases this year
A dengue epidemic has been declared in the Philippines in the wake of 622 deaths and 146,062 cases of the disease having been recorded in 2019 alone.
4 years ago
5 years ago
Three policemen convicted of murder in deadly Philippines drug war
The convictions are the first rebuke to police since Duterte's election.
5 years ago
6 years ago
Erupting volcano in Philippines forces evacuation of thousands of villagers
The Mayon volcano in the Philippines continued to erupt Tuesday evening.
6 years ago
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US Secretary of State offers Philippine President help with war on drugs, if he changes tactics
Tillerson is said to have offered specific resources to help the Philippines.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Duterte dismisses human rights concerns after meeting Tillerson
Rodrigo Duterte dismissed concerns about his country's human rights record.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Video from Manila resort attack shows gunman setting fire to casino
Video footage from the Manila resort's deadly attack shows the gunman setting fire to the casino, stealing gambling chips, and shooting at security forces in a stairwell.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Video shows deadly attack at Manila casino
The Associated Press releases video from the Resorts World Manila showing the gunman set fire to the casino, which resulted in at least 36 deaths.
6 years ago
6 years ago
What we know about the Philippine resort attack and how it unfolded
A timeline of the deadly attack at Resorts World Manila and its aftermath.
6 years ago
6 years ago
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Manila attack
Thirty-six died in the attack.
6 years ago
6 years ago
36 people dead after the attack at a resort in Manila, Philippines
Police say the attack was a robbery attempt, not terrorism, but ISIS has claimed responsibility.
6 years ago
6 years ago
At least 35 dead in Philippine resort attack; suspect dead after taking own life
Resorts World Manila went on lockdown after the shooting.
6 years ago
6 years ago
At least 35 dead in Philippine resort attack
A gunman, who was later found dead as well, stormed Resorts World Manila and torched gambling tables, law enforcement officials said.
6 years ago