Heavy flooding as Philippine typhoon death toll climbs to 9
Rain-soaked residents in the rural Philippines huddled on rooftops Wednesday after Typhoon Melor caused heavy flooding and killed at least 9 people, authorities said.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
World number one Serena Williams back after bout with `pain`
The 34-year-old was largely rusty as she lost in mixed doubles before beating Ana Ivanovic at IPTL tournament in Manila.
Dec 06, 2015, 22:34 PM IST
US Marine Joseph Pemberton jailed in Philippines for killing transgender woman
A Philippine court found a US Marine guilty of killing a transgender woman on Tuesday, jailing him for six to 12 years in a case that has reignited debate over the American military presence in its former colony.
Dec 02, 2015, 11:17 AM IST
US Marine jailed in Philippines for killing transgender woman
A Philippine court on Tuesday found a US Marine guilty of killing a transgender woman, jailing him for six to 12 years in a case that has reignited debate over the American military presence in the country.
Dec 01, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
Asia Pacific leaders urge ramped-up terror fight
The annual 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering hosted this year by the Philippines.
Nov 19, 2015, 17:08 PM IST
Final day of Asia-Pacific talks sidetracked by sea dispute
Asia-Pacific leaders will Thursday wrap up two-days of talks in Manila that have been overshadowed by an arm-wrestle for regional influence between the United States and China.
Nov 19, 2015, 04:25 AM IST
Woman gives birth in APEC traffic chaos in Philippines
A Filipina gave birth on a Manila sidewalk after getting caught in traffic chaos caused by a regional gathering of world leaders, police said on Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2015, 15:21 PM IST
Asia-Pacific leaders in Philippines under security shadow
US President Barack Obama and other Asia-Pacific leaders arrived in the Philippines Tuesday for a summit meant to foster trade unity.
Nov 17, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
No sea feud talk at APEC summit: China to Philippines
China's top diplomat today asked the Philippines not to raise contentious issues.
Nov 10, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Death toll from tropical storm in Philippines climbs to 39
The death toll from the tropical storm that battered the Philippines' main island over the weekend climbed to at least 39, officials said on Wednesday.
Oct 21, 2015, 21:10 PM IST
Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines
Powerful Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines early today, the country's weather agency said, battering the coast with powerful winds that forecasters warned could last up to three days.
Oct 18, 2015, 07:17 AM IST
Philippines warns Typhoon Koppu could linger for days
Philippine authorities on Saturday warned that a powerful typhoon will likely linger over the country for almost three days, bringing prolonged heavy rain, possible floods and sparking storm surges.
Oct 17, 2015, 18:39 PM IST
Philippines, US launch joint exercises
Philippines and the US on Thursday launched the joint Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 16 in Taguig city.
Oct 01, 2015, 15:50 PM IST
