A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have hired “death squad” gangsters is running for re-election in his hometown in a desperate bid …
Super Typhoon Man-yi Batters Philippines, to Hit More Areas
Super Typhoon Man-yi battered parts of the Philippines with powerful winds and intense rains, and may bring more damage in its expected path over the main island on Sunday. Man-yi, known locally as …
Half a million evacuated as Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi is making landfall along the eastern coast of Catanduanes, Philippines on Saturday.
Dynastic feuds and death squads: the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte wants to make a comeback
A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have hired “death squad” gangsters is running for re-election in his hometown in a desperate bid to strengthen his scandal-hit political dynasty.
Philippines seeks stronger economic ties with Sweden
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking enhanced cooperation and investment opportunities with Sweden in a bid to boost the local economy. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto recently met with …
‘Hold the line’: Nobel laureate says Americans should learn from the Philippines’ experience
Donald Trump’s conduct is straight out of the same strongman playbook that others have used, and his presidential victory is part of a recent global trend of illiberal leaders being elected democratically.
Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-Yi is the latest storm forecast to potentially cause further life-threatening conditions.
QCinema Market Awards Grants to Philippines, Southeast Asian Projects
The QCinema Project Market, the industry platform of the Philippines’ QCinema International Film Festival, wrapped its second edition with grants and co-production support distributed across multiple projects from the region.
Malaysia claims IESF 2024 World Esports Championship MLBB title in grand final sweep
Malaysia swept defending champions SIBOL Philippines in the grand final to claim the IESF 2024 World Esports Championship MLBB trophy.
China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal
China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a beached warship on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.