Philippine

Seven dead in fire near Philippine capital: police

Seven people including two children died in a fire on Saturday evening near the Philippines… Read More

31 killed after fire rips through Philippine ferry

MANILA: At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a… Read More

Philippine Congress passes controversial $2 bln wealth fund bill

MANILA: Philippine legislators endorsed on Thursday a proposed law to create a $2 billion sovereign… Read More

Philippine lawmakers propose $4.9 bn sovereign wealth fund chaired by Marcos

MANILA: Philippine lawmakers have proposed a $4.9 billion sovereign wealth fund to be chaired by… Read More

Philippine protesters vow to ‘never forget’ Marcos martial law

MANILA: Philippine protesters vowed Wednesday to "never forget" the human rights abuses under former dictator… Read More

Three people killed in Philippine university shooting

MANILA: Three people were killed Sunday in a rare shooting at a university in the… Read More

Philippine leader Duterte’s preferred successor quits presidential race

MANILA: Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte's preferred successor, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, announced on Tuesday he… Read More

Daughter of Philippine President Duterte files candidacy for vice president

The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte filed her candidacy for the vice presidency, her… Read More

Pakistan condoles with Philippines air crash victims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday expressed deepest condolences at the loss of precious lives in the… Read More

Signs of life at ‘no-man’s land’ around Philippine volcano

The island site was buried by massive deposits of ash when Taal erupted last week… Read More

Strong quake hits southern Philippines, damage reported

Police said a rescue operation had been launched at a heavily damaged market building near… Read More

‘Worse than prison’: Abuses in youth homes

Officially called "Houses of Hope", proponents in the Philippines say such facilities are places for… Read More

Bride among 13 killed in Philippine truck accident: police

The dump truck was carrying 53 passengers in eastern Camarines Sur provinceĀ on Saturday and was… Read More

At least 18 dead as double bomb attack hits a Philippine church

A powerful first blast shattered pews, broke windows and left bodies strewn inside the cathedral… Read More

Philippines wins fourth Miss Universe crown

Catriona Gray said during the pageant that working in a Manila slum had taught her… Read More

Saudi boss forced maid to drink bleach, says Philippine

A Philippine domestic worker has been hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after her employer allegedly forced… Read More

Four killed, some trapped as fire hits hotel in Philippine capital

MANILA: A fire broke out at a hotel in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing… Read More

Small plane crashes outside Philippine capital, killing 10

MANILA: Ten people died when a small plane crashed into a house north of the… Read More

Philippines moves to quit ICC: What does it mean?

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Wednesday a move towards quitting the International Criminal… Read More

Mudflow threat builds with more lava, debris from Philippine volcano

The threat of catastrophic mudflows is building on the slopes of an erupting Philippine volcano… Read More