Manila

U.S. forces assist Philippines in battle to end city siege

A U.S. P3 Orion surveillance plane was seen flying over the town on Friday, according to local media reports.

Jun 10, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Dozens dead after gunman torches Philippine casino killing 37

A masked gunman set fire to a gaming room at a casino in the Philippine capital on Friday, igniting a toxic blaze claimed by the Islamic State group that killed 37 people, authorities said.

Jun 02, 2017, 23:32 PM IST

Philippines declines aid from Europe to assert independence

The Philippines is willing to forego about EUR 250 million worth of grants to prevent the EU from meddling in its internal affairs.

May 18, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Philippines says bomb sparked by feud but IS claims attack

A bomb explosion that killed two people in a Muslim community in Manila was sparked by a personal feud, Philippine police officials said on Sunday.

May 07, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Philippine police officer fired for illegal detentions in ''secret cell''

Philippine police sacked the chief of a Manila police station on Friday and launched an investigation after a human rights group responding to a tip-off found a secret cell that was illegally holding drug suspects without charge

Apr 28, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

South Korea gives anti-submarine warship to Philippines, for $100

Outside the United States, its former colonial master and long-time security ally, South Korea has been the largest source of Philippine military hardware.

Apr 27, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

US Marine's conviction for killing transgender Filipina upheld

The conviction of a US Marine for killing a transgender Filipina in a case that reignited long-simmering anti-American sentiment in the Philippines was upheld by a court on Monday.

Apr 10, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

Three powerful earthquakes strike in Luzon, Philippines: Agency

Three earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 5.0 to 5.9 struck Batangas province on the Philippines main island Luzon on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Apr 08, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs

"I have ordered the armed forces to occupy all," Duterte said.

Apr 06, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

Philippine lawmaker pushes for Duterte impeachment over ''defeatist'' China stance

Philippines lawmaker filed supplementary charges on Thursday to an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of taking a "defeatist stance" by doing nothing to challenge Beijing's activities in the South China Sea.

Mar 30, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

Philippines rescues 3 Malaysian kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf

Philippine security forces have rescued three more Malaysian sailors kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf terror group, said Malaysian officials on Monday.

Mar 27, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

3 kidnapped Malaysians rescued in southern Philippines

The Philippines military says they have rescued three more Malaysian tugboat crewmen held hostage by Muslim militants for eight months in the south of the country.

Mar 27, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

Philippine drugs war gets complex as Duterte creates new super-agency

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a joint command to mobilise 21 state agencies behind his bloody war on drugs, prioritising "high-value" targets and going after all levels of the illicit trade.

Mar 10, 2017, 22:10 PM IST

Thousands protest in Manila as President Rodrigo Duterte jails top critic

Ex-Philippine leader Benigno Aquino joined thousands of people on the streets of Manila today as protests broke out against President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs.

Feb 25, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Retired Philippine policeman says worked for ''death squad'' under Duterte

Police carried out killings in the Philippine city of Davao under the instruction of then mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the current president, according to a former policeman who said he was part of a "Davao death squad" tasked with eliminating criminals.

Feb 20, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Fire engulfs Philippine slum, thousands homeless

As many as 15,000 people are homeless after a huge fire engulfed an overcrowded slum in Manila

Feb 08, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

Philippine President ends peace talks with Maoist rebels

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has scrapped peace talks with communist insurgents after both the government and the rebels called off unilateral ceasefires aimed at ending a decades-long conflict.

Feb 05, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Philippine Maoist rebels say will end five-month ceasefire, accused President of human right abuses

Philippine Maoist rebels said Wednesday they would end a five-month ceasefire, accusing President Rodrigo Duterte`s government of treachery and human rights abuses.

Feb 01, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Miss Universe: Have to reciprocate the love, says Sushmita Sen

Looking at the response, Sushmita Sen said that she has to "reciprocate this love" before sharing her opinion on what are the things she is looking for in a winner.

Jan 30, 2017, 08:10 AM IST