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ICC removes prosecutor from Duterte case over conflict of interest

A court spokesperson said that the disqualification would not have an impact on the case against the former president of the Philippines, which would continue to be led by a deputy prosecutor.

15 October 2025

Philippines

Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday. Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have now been lifted.

10 October 2025

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Death toll rises to 72 after earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 72 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 300 injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday, affecting more than 170,000 residents, according to officials.

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Strong earthquake shakes central Philippines and triggers local tsunam

A powerful offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, shaking buildings, sending residents running into the streets and damaging a stone church.

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6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines kills at least 69

The epicentre of the earthquake that struck late Tuesday was roughly 19 kilometres northeast of the coastal city of Bogo. A tsunami warning was temporarily issued but later lifted.

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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi triggers flood and landslide war

Typhoon Bualoi weakened into a storm after striking the eastern Philippines overnight, sweeping through central islands on Friday where tens of thousands had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone villages.

26 September 2025

Taiwan

Ragasa weakens to tropical storm after killing 24 across Asia

Ragasa peaked on Monday, reaching winds of up to 265 kph. The storm affected the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, before moving west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam.

25 September 2025

China

China evacuates 1.9 million as super typhoon Ragasa nears landfall

Chinese authorities evacuated 1.9 million residents from its south as super typhoon Ragasa approached with winds of 241 kph. Hong Kong and Macau faced severe disruptions, with schools and flights cancelled.

24 September 2025

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Fire in Manila displaces 1,000 families and destroys several homes

Around 1,000 families were displaced on Monday after a massive fire swept through a densely populated residential area of Manila over the weekend, authorities said.

15 September 2025

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University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts

Students from the University of the Philippines walked out of classes on Friday to protest against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s government, calling for transparency and accountability.

12 September 2025

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Philippines blames China for ships collision in South China Sea

The confrontation near the Scarborough Shoal was the latest flare-up of the long-simmering territorial standoff in the contested waters of the South China Sea.

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Typhoon fails to stop wedding in flooded church in Philippines

Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to get married on Tuesday, even if it meant wading through floodwaters inside a church in the Philippines.

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Lithuania's defence chief praises campaign about Chinese aggression

A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it.

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Lithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years.

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Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace

In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.

Travel News

The Philippines is introducing a digital nomad visa. Are you eligible?

While applications aren't yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months.

Philippines

Former Philippine leader Duterte to win mayoral election from jail

The 80-year-old ex-president, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his so-called "war on drugs", has a decisive lead in his family stronghold of Davao.

Philippines

US and Philippine forces launch joint drills amid tensions with China

The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.

Philippines

Pete Hegseth pledges US support for Manila against China

The US defence secretary's visit to the Philippines came as Democrats called on him to resign over a national security scandal.

Philippines

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC via video link

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, appeared at the court hearing on a video screen from a nearby detention centre in The Hague.