Snooker players ran for their lives when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Philippines on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 March. Footage shows the participants immersed in games at a snooker hall in …
No just transition for drivers in Philippines’ electric jeepney ambitions, say transport experts
Transport groups have taken industrial action over government plans to phase out traditional jeepneys amid hopes the scheme will be changed. Observers say the government should provide jobs or financi …
No just transition for drivers in Philippines’ electric jeepney ambitions, say transport experts
Transport groups have taken industrial action over government plans to phase out traditional jeepneys amid hopes the scheme will be changed. Observers say the government should provide jobs or financi …
The stars have aligned for the Philippines in the South China Sea
It’s not often one’s stars align, but the Philippines might be one of the rare examples. China’s irredentist behavior in the South China Sea is a clear and present danger to Philippine maritime …
Philippines confirms African swine fever outbreak in Cebu
The Philippines’ agriculture department on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever in central Cebu province, and has deployed response teams to detect the extent of infection.
Philippines Jeepney strike drives home modernisation concerns
Some 100,000 jeepney drivers in the Philippines have ended a strike over government plans to phase out one of the country’s most ubiquitous but polluting forms of public transport amid hopes the …
Philippines spots 42 Chinese militia vessels ‘loitering’ around contested island in South China Sea
The Philippines has accused China of ‘harassment’ after a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels surrounded a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea, as territorial …
Two strong earthquakes rock southern Philippines
Two strong earthquakes jolted the southern Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said, with the second damaging buildings and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of villagers from their homes. New Bataan …
The power players: Who owns new LNG projects in the Philippines?
Liquefied natural gas may be a new industry in the local energy sector, but old names are behind the companies bringing the technology to Philippine shores …
Philippines oil spill: Residents report nausea and dizziness in affected villages
Filipino fishermen wearing protective suits collect oily waste along a beach in Pola Dozens of people have fallen sick in coastal villages in the Philippines after a major oil spill from a sunken tanker.