Militants still holding 25 hostages in Philippines: Defence chief
The Philippine defence chief said Monday that 25 hostages are still being held by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines but urged that no ransom be paid for their release.
Jan 23, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Small protests against Trump in Japan, Philippines
Some people held up electric candles and others carried placards reading "Love Trumps Hate" and "Women`s Rights Are Human Rights", as they marched along a downtown street.
Jan 20, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Hope as Philippines communist peace talks open: Govt
The Philippines expressed hope Thursday of securing a permanent ceasefire deal with communist rebels waging one of Asia`s longest insurgencies, as peace talks resumed in Italy.
Jan 19, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte asks priests to try meth before slamming drugs war
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte called priests and bishops, who oppose his violent anti-narcotics campaign that has left more than 6,200 dead since 2016, "hypocrites" and urged them to try drugs to understand the importance of the campaign.
Jan 19, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
South Korean kidnapped, murdered by Philippine police, claims Seoul
A South Korean businessman who went missing in the Philippines three months ago was kidnapped by policemen and murdered on the day he disappeared, a Seoul official said today.
Jan 18, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
China's sea militarisation very troubling: Philippines
China's militarisation of the South China Sea is "very troubling" and neither peaceful nor friendly, the Philippines' defence secretary said today.
Jan 17, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
China`s sea militarisation `very troubling`: Philippine defence chief
China`s militarisation of the South China Sea is "very troubling" and neither peaceful nor friendly, the Philippines` defence secretary said on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
China shelved South China Sea dispute during Vietnam leader's visit: Media
China sought to improve political and military ties with Vietnam, shelving the maritime dispute over the South China Sea, during Vietnamese Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong's ongoing visit amid Hanoi's push for closer relations with India, state-run media here has said.
Jan 14, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
South Korean hostage released in Philippines: Govt
A South Korean captain and a Filipino crewman abducted by suspected Islamist militants off the southern Philippines were released on Saturday, authorities said, ending a three-month ordeal where they endured beatings and hunger.
Jan 14, 2017, 14:45 PM IST
China to build research centre in South China Sea
China announced on Thursday a five-year plan to develop clean energy and open a research centre in the South China Sea - which could escalate tensions in the hotly-contested waters.
Jan 12, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
Japan PM Shinzo Abe first foreign leader to visit Duterte`s Philippines
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in the Philippines on Thursday, becoming the first foreign leader to visit since President Rodrigo Duterte took office last year and launched his deadly w
Jan 12, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Eight Filipino fishermen killed in suspected pirate attack in southern Philippines
Eight Filipino fishermen were fatally shot by at least five suspected pirates who boarded their boat in the southern Philippines, officials said on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Undersea earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits southeast of Philippines: USGS
A major undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck southeast of the Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Jan 10, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Huge crowds stage frenzied Catholic procession in Philippines
Masses of Catholic devotees in the Philippine capital braved sizzling weather and terrorist fears on Monday in a frenzied bid to touch a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ that is believed to have miraculous powers.
Jan 09, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Philippines kills leader of Islamic State-linked militant group in clash
Philippine security forces killed the leader of a militant group supporting Islamic State in a clash early on Thursday, the country`s police chief said, warning against possible retaliation.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
110 inmates on run after Philippines` biggest jailbreak
Philippine authorities said Thursday they had captured or killed dozens of men who escaped in the nation`s biggest jailbreak but more than 110 remained on the run in vast farmlands and isolated villages of the nation`s strife-torn south.
Jan 05, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Head of pro-IS Philippine militant group slain: Police
Mohammad Jaafar Maguid, founder and leader of Ansarul Khilafa Philippines, was tracked down and shot at a beach resort on the southern island of Mindanao.
Jan 05, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
One die, 158 inmates escape in shocking Philippine prison break
A guard was killed and 158 inmates escaped when gunmen attacked a prison facility in southern Philippines on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Jan 04, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
One die, 158 inmates escape in Philippine prison break
A guard was killed and 158 inmates escaped when gunmen attacked a prison facility in southern Philippines on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Jan 04, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
Russia flags war games with US ally Philippines
The Philippines, a former American colony, had for decades been one of the United States` most important and loyal allies in Asia. The two are bound by a mutual defence pact.
