Philippines

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023 Photo: Reuters/File Photo
Asia

Philippines accuses China of assaulting Vietnamese fishermen in South China Sea

Vietnam said this week that Chinese law enforcement officers had beaten 10 fishermen and seized their gear while they were working last Sunday near the Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands, which...

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File Photo
Asia

Marcos-Duterte battle in focus ahead of Philippines midterm election 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Beijing, China December 5, 2016. REUTERS/Greg Baker/Pool
China

China says US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace

The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford steams alongside USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) during a fueling-at-sea in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, as a scheduled deployment in the U.S Naval Forces Europe area of operations, deployed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S, allied, and partners interests, in this photo taken on October, 11, 2023 and released by U.S. Navy on October 14, 2023. U.S Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 6th Fleet / Handout via REUTERS
Asia

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand to hold joint maritime activity in South China Sea

Filipino evangelist pastor Apollo Quiboloy (L) welcomes senator and presidential candidate Manuel Villar (C) and his vice-presidential candidate Loren Legarda during his 60th birthday celebration in Davao city, southern Philippines April 25, 2010. Photo: REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo
Asia

Philippines arrests celebrity pastor accused of sex crimes

A woman walks past a fallen tree following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Thinh Nguyen
Environment

Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines

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Asia

Small meteor lights up Philippine sky

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Asia

Manila says Indonesia arrests fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines

A man wades through a flooded street after heavy rains brought by Tropical storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, in Baras, Rizal province, Philippines, September 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Asia

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023./File Photo
China

China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue

FA-50 fighter jets, newly purchased from South Korea, are escorted by fighter jets in the sky upon arrival in Clark air base, Angeles city, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines December 1, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo
Asia

Philippines seeks offers in procurement of 40 multi-role fighter jets

US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo and Philippines Army Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr speak to the media during the International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS), in Manila, Philippines, August 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Asia

Philippines urges 'broader interpretation' of defence pact with US

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023 Photo: Reuters/File Photo
Asia

China's actions in South China Sea patently illegal: Philippine Defence Min