Move comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.

Move comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.
Manila had argued it was conducting its own investigation into deaths under the controversial policy.
Analysts warn global slowdown and soaring inflation point to a difficult year ahead for the Southeast Asian economy.
Appellate tax court clears Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa of all four charges of tax evasion filed against her.
At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.
More rain forecast in the Philippines as 83,000 people take shelter in evacuation centres.
For many Filipinos, the increasing cost of basic commodities was that of a ‘developed nation’.
Xi and Marcos hold talks in Beijing, agree to manage differences over the South China Sea ‘through peaceful means’.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is in China for his first overseas trip as leader.
Authorities ask hundreds of senior officers to resign in government crackdown on police involved in drugs trade.
Hundreds of flights to and from Manila halted due to air traffic control malfunction, stranding passengers at airports.
Flash floods caused by heavy rains disrupt Christmas celebrations, with more than 45,000 people seeking shelter.
Rain and flooding forced more than 45,000 people into evacuation centres, most of the missing believed to be fishers.
Filipino painter Michael Conjusta was hired by Qatari authorities to paint graffiti murals during the 2022 World Cup.