Dengue vaccine not deadly, says maker
MANILA: A world-first dengue vaccination programme in the Philippines that was suspended over safety concerns… Read More
7 years ago
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Trump says has ‘great relationship’ with Duterte; brief mention of rights
MANILA: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had a “great relationship” with his… Read More
7 years ago
Gala glitz masks Asia’s tensions as Trump winds up tour
MANILA: Leaders from across Asia joined U.S. President Donald Trump at an extravagant gala dinner… Read More
7 years ago
‘Dump Trump’ protest erupts as US president arrives in Philippines
MANILA: Riot police used water canon to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching the US embassy… Read More
7 years ago
US actor Seagal meets ‘The Punisher’ Duterte, talks drug war
MANILA: U.S. actor Steven Seagal, famous for playing action roles like a vice squad detective… Read More
7 years ago
Las Vegas massacre probe turns to gunman’s girlfriend in Philippines
LAS VEGAS: The investigation into the motives of a Las Vegas retiree who killed 58… Read More
7 years ago
Philippines says will lift Uber suspension if hefty fine paid
MANILA: The Philippine transport regulator said on Friday it would lift a one-month suspension on… Read More
8 years ago
WATCH: Tourist films mystery object whizzing through sky in viral video
MANILA: A bizarre video is creating an internet stir as it appears to capture moment… Read More
8 years ago
Indonesian President orders officers to shoot drug traffickers
JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has instructed law enforcement officers to shoot drug traffickers to… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte offers Muslim self-rule to counter IS
MANILA: President Rodrigo Duterte offered self-rule to the Philippines' Muslim minority in an attempt to… Read More
8 years ago
One dead as strong earthquake hits central Philippines
MANILA: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least one person in the central Philippines on Thursday, with… Read More
8 years ago
Philippine military declares Eid truce in war-torn city
MARAWI: The Philippine military declared an eight-hour ceasefire on Sunday in its offensive against militants… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines’ President Duterte under fire for second rape joke
ILIGAN: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte came under fire Saturday for making a second joke about rape, with… Read More
8 years ago
Kuwait quizzes IS suspect deported from Philippines
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait was set to begin questioning on Tuesday of a suspected Islamic State… Read More
8 years ago
Four dead after strong quake shakes southern Philippines
SURIGAO CITY: Rescuers dug through rubble Saturday to find survivors after a powerful earthquake struck… Read More
8 years ago
Bomb defused near US embassy in Philippines: police
MANILA: Philippine police defused a bomb found in a rubbish bin near the US embassy… Read More
8 years ago
Former Philippine dictator Marcos to get state burial three decades after death
MANILA: The Philippine Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for a hero's burial for… Read More
8 years ago
The cassette tape still has a following in South East Asia
SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA: Collectors and music fans wearing the t-shirts of obscure rock bands brave… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte tells Japan his China visit was just economics, blasts US
TOKYO, JAPAN: sought to assure Japan on Wednesday that his high-profile visit to China last… Read More
8 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte says will not sever US ties
DAVAO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday he would not sever his nation's alliance… Read More
8 years ago