China must recognise South China Sea ruling: Philippines
China will be the loser if it does not recognise an international court ruling against Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:24 AM ISTPhilippines' Rodrigo Duterte says Southeast Asia will insist China respects sea ruling
An arbitration court in the Hague infuriated China in July when it ruled that China had no historical title over the South China Sea.
Aug 24, 2016, 15:06 PM ISTWorld's largest pearl to be displayed in Philippines
The world's largest natural pearl will be put on display in the Philippines soon, after the $100 million treasure was recovered from a burned down house.
Aug 23, 2016, 17:00 PM ISTPhilippines police chief says 300 officers involved in drugs
The Philippines` national police chief said on Tuesday about 300 of his officers were suspected to be involved in the drugs trade, warning these personnel will be removed and charged in court if found guilty.
Aug 23, 2016, 10:49 AM ISTPhilippines and communist rebels start peace talks after truce
The Philippine government and Maoist-led guerrillas opened peace talks in Oslo on Monday to try and end nearly five decades of conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.
Aug 22, 2016, 13:51 PM ISTPhilippines' Duterte threatens to quit UN after drugs war censure
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte railed against the United Nations on Sunday after it called for an end to the wave of killings unleashed by his war on drugs, saying he might leave the organisation and invite China and others to form a new one.
Aug 21, 2016, 11:27 AM ISTPhilippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel
Japan and China are locked in a long-running dispute over uninhabited islets in the East China Sea. Manila and Beijing have overlapping claims in the South China Sea.
Aug 18, 2016, 15:00 PM ISTPhilippines President slams UN for interfering in drug war
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte slammed the UN and called it "stupid" for opposing his controversial war against drugs that has claimed more than 1,000 lives, authorities said on Thursday.
Aug 18, 2016, 09:54 AM ISTIndonesia sinks foreign boats to mark independence
Indonesia sank dozens of impounded foreign boats to mark Independence Day, an official said Wednesday, as President Joko Widodo steps up a campaign to stop foreign fishermen from "stealing" in its waters
Aug 17, 2016, 13:47 PM ISTIndonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea disputes: President
An arbitration court in the Hague last month ruled that China had no historic title over the busy waterway and had breached the Philippines` sovereign rights there.
Aug 16, 2016, 10:09 AM ISTFive dead, tens of thousands flee Philippines floods
Five people have been killed in the Philippines and tens of thousands have fled from floods caused by days of unrelenting rain, rescuers said Sunday.
Aug 14, 2016, 13:07 PM ISTPhilippines, Muslim rebels re-launch peace talks
The Philippines on Saturday restarted peace talks with the country`s largest Muslim rebel group, the first under President Rodrigo Duterte aimed at ending decades of violence that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Aug 13, 2016, 14:34 PM ISTPhilippines eyes 'two-track' talks with China: Manila envoy
The Philippines and China discussed setting up a "two-track" system that would allow them to cooperate in some areas while separately handling "contentious issues" such as their South China Sea territorial dispute, a Manila envoy said Saturday.
Aug 13, 2016, 13:38 PM ISTJapan in talks to deliver two coast guard ships to Philippines
The two brand-new 90-metre (295-ft) multi-role response vessels will be in addition to ten 44-metre (144-ft) mid-sized coast guard ships, worth 8.8 billion pesos ($188.52 million), that Japan is set to start delivering next week.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:39 PM ISTEx-Philippine leader meets senior China official to mend ties
Ramos took his characteristic informal approach to the press conference, asking reporters to stand beside him to ask questions and pose for the cameras.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:21 PM ISTPhilippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tensions: Ramos
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than USD 5 trillion of trade moves annually.
Aug 12, 2016, 09:16 AM ISTRespect law in sea row: Philippines, Japan to China
Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have claims to the sea, through which over $5 trillion in annual trade passes.
Aug 11, 2016, 14:53 PM ISTChina, Philippines warm up for talks to resolve South China Sea row
China Wednesday warmed up for talks with the Philippines to resolve differences as Beijing welcomed Manila's special envoy to make joint efforts to improve bilateral relations and restore dialogue amid tensions over the South China Sea tribunal verdict.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:27 PM ISTIslamic State threatens to bomb Miss Universe beauty pageant in new video
In their new propaganda video, the terror group has threatened to bomb Miss Universe beauty pageant 2017, which is scheduled to be held in Philippines.
Aug 10, 2016, 10:51 AM ISTIslamic State-related group plans to bomb Miss Universe contest, Philippines says threat is `serious`
A pro-IS social media channel tracked by the terror-monitoring SITE Intelligence Group showed a video on how to "create a bomb for Miss Universe".