Philippines
Bodies pile up as Filipino police show new boss they’re tough on drugs
World
June 20, 2016
Bodies pile up as Filipino police show new boss they’re tough on drugs
Philippine police killed 11 suspected drug dealers during operations at the weekend, police said on Monday, adding to a surge…
Philippine general urges martial law to rein in southern militants
World
June 15, 2016
Philippine general urges martial law to rein in southern militants
A senior Philippine army general on Wednesday resumed a push for martial law to be imposed on a troubled southern…
China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal
World
March 10, 2016
China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal
China expressed alarm on Thursday about an agreement in which the Philippines will lease five aircraft from Japan to help…
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
World
February 27, 2016
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
At least six people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced during a week of fighting between Islamic militants…
Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
Culture
February 27, 2016
Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
American singer Madonna may face a ban in the Philippines for disrespecting its flag in her concerts this week in…
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
World
February 3, 2016
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
The United States is open to the possibility of joint naval patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea,…
Heroine’s welcome home for Philippines’ Miss Universe
Life & Style
January 25, 2016
Heroine’s welcome home for Philippines’ Miss Universe
Tens of thousands of people in the beauty pageant-crazed Philippines are set to give newly crowned Miss Universe Pia Alonzo…
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
World
January 18, 2016
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
The Philippines plans to install a $1-million satellite-based system to track commercial flights over the disputed South China Sea, after…
Philippines offers eight bases to US under new military deal
World
January 13, 2016
Philippines offers eight bases to US under new military deal
The Philippines has offered the United States eight bases where it can build facilities to store equipment and supplies under…
Firecrackers leave 1 dead, 380 injured in Philippines
World
January 1, 2016
Firecrackers leave 1 dead, 380 injured in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say firecrackers have left at least one man dead, 380 other revelers injured and…