Philippines

Intricate cardboard city rises!

A twisting maze of tiny buildings crafted from discarded cardboard boxes is the heart of an… Read More

Fossils of previously unknown human species discovered in Philippines

The researchers were unable to extract DNA but did determine that one of the individuals… Read More

Philippines’ Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed waters

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told China on Thursday to “lay off” an island occupied by… Read More

No, this photo does not show ‘kidnapping syndicates’ in the Philippines targeting people for their organs

'The posts are misleading; the photo actually shows bodies of prisoners killed in a prison… Read More

Philippines to charge drugmaker, govt over dengue deaths

The Philippine Department of Justice found probable cause to indict officials from a drugmaker and… 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

Church bombs in Philippines kill at least 17, wound 42

The first blast occurred inside the Catholic church on war-torn Jolo on Sunday morning as… Read More

Philippine storm death toll surges to 68

MANILA: The death toll from a storm that struck the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose… Read More

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off southern Philippines: USGS

MANILA: A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, monitors… Read More

Xi visits Philippines as China, US wrangle for supremacy

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the Philippines Tuesday for his first state visit to… Read More

Philippines typhoon toll hits 81, expected to rise

MANILA: The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Mangkhut has climbed to 81 and… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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