President Rodrigo Duterte has restored a pact governing the presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines, the two countries’ defence ministers said on Friday, reversing a decision that had caused …
Coronavirus live news: Philippines locks down 13 million in Manila; Japan to expand state of emergency
Manila to be under tightest quarantine curbs from 6-20 August; Japan set to expand state of emergency; Israel will be first country to give third Pfizer shot …
U.S. aims to shore up Philippine ties as troop pact future lingers
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is working to shore up American relations with the Philippines that have stagnated in part over the precarious state of an agreement governing the presence of U.S.
Duterte says vaccine refusers in the Philippines should be detained at home.
It was not clear whether President Rodrigo Duterte intended to try to enforce such a rule, which legal experts said would be unconstitutional.
China to ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply in the Philippines — envoy
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Thursday the Chinese government will donate and ensure stable anti-COVID-19 vaccine supply of the Philippines. Huang made the announcement …
US Defense chief Austin arrives in Philippines for meeting with Duterte
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in the Philippines to pay a courtesy call to President Rodrigo Duterte as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. According to the …
Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist also winning cash, housing and other prizes
A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.
Get vaccinated or be confined at home, Philippines president warns
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is warning that Filipinos who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus will not be allowed to leave their homes as a safeguard against the more contagious …
Vaccinate anyone who wants a COVID shot, says Philippines’ Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his government on Wednesday to open the coronavirus vaccination campaign to anyone who wants a shot as his country scrambles to protect the population from …
The Philippines’ president offered Olympic sensation Hidilyn Diaz another free house and an extra $42,000
A Filipino weightlifter has been promised another $42,000 and an extra house by the Philippines’ president. Hidilyn Diaz had already been offered $660,000 and two houses after her stunning Olympic …