Philippines

US gets new Philippine bases with South China Sea, Taiwan in mind
President Marcos Jr says US military base locations include northern Philippine province which faces South China Sea.
Published On 22 Mar 2023
Sunken Philippine oil tanker found after 3 weeks as spill spreads
Diesel and thick oil from the downed vessel have contaminated pristine waters with many people falling ill.
Published On 21 Mar 2023
Q&A: Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines and ASEAN’s reaction
China condemned Australia’s plan to acquire attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?
Published On 17 Mar 2023
Families urge Philippines to work with ICC on ‘drug war’ probe
The court is looking at the deaths of thousands of people after former President Rodrigo Duterte began his ‘drugs war’.
Published On 17 Mar 2023

Ex-officer found guilty of murdering two teenagers aged 14 and 19, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

People around the world demonstrate, attend conferences and hold artistic events to mark International Women’s Day.

President instructs agencies to reconsider proposals amid concerns about the effect on drivers’ livelihoods.

ASEAN Business Advisory Council chairperson Arsjad Rasjid says region should be ‘supply chain of the world’.

Negros Oriental Governor Degamo is the latest to be targeted in the Philippines’ long history of attacks on politicians.

The Princess Empress sank with 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil that is leaking into the sea.

Philippine president says country’s boundaries being called into question just weeks after public dispute with China.

Former Philippines senator and outspoken critic of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte sees hope for freedom.

Australia’s defence minister made the announcement after talks with the Philippine defence secretary.

Four people, including two Australians, were on board the Cessna 340 aircraft that crashed on Mount Mayon volcano.

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