Philippines
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
World
May 12, 2023
Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
Hong Kong CNN — A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator who…
As US and Philippine defense ties grow, China warns over Taiwan tensions
World
April 29, 2023
As US and Philippine defense ties grow, China warns over Taiwan tensions
Hong Kong CNN — Sandwiched between two Pacific superpowers, the Philippines has long had to tread delicately when it comes…
Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos
World
December 4, 2022
Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos
The Philippines must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea even without a…
Philippines approves import of Egyptian citrus fruits
Business
December 2, 2022
Philippines approves import of Egyptian citrus fruits
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, el-Sayed el-Qasir, announced the opening of the Philippine markets to Egyptian agricultural exports based…
45 dead as Tropical Storm Nalgae hits Philippines
World
October 29, 2022
45 dead as Tropical Storm Nalgae hits Philippines
CNN — Tropical Storm Nalgae has killed at least 45 people and injured dozens more in the Philippines, the country’s…
Philippines on red alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches
World
September 25, 2022
Philippines on red alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches
The Philippines has issued an extreme emergency alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches. The storm, known locally as Super Typhoon…
US will defend Philippines if attacked in South China Sea: Blinken
World
August 7, 2022
US will defend Philippines if attacked in South China Sea: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defense…
Dead sperm whale washes ashore in Philippines, latest in string of deaths
World
May 23, 2022
Dead sperm whale washes ashore in Philippines, latest in string of deaths
(CNN) – A dead sperm whale has washed ashore in the Philippines, the latest in a string of whale deaths…
At least 25 dead in landslides, floods after tropical storm Megi hits Philippines
World
April 12, 2022
At least 25 dead in landslides, floods after tropical storm Megi hits Philippines
Manila – Philippine authorities said on Monday at least 25 people had died in landslides and floods caused by tropical…
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
World
March 28, 2022
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s ‘close distance maneuvering’ in South China Sea
Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of “close distance maneuvering” by a Chinese…