Philippines

Watch: Philippines' Duterte oversees smuggled luxury cars destroyed

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday witnessed the destruction of over 60 smuggled luxury vehicles in Cagayan Province as part of his anti-corruption drive.

31 July 2018

Philippines

Duterte's kiss with Filipino woman sparks controversy

Duterte and a Filipino woman locked lips while on an official visit to South Korea, sparking controversy and plenty of reactions on social media.

4 June 2018

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Philippine president orders destruction of smuggled luxury cars

The measure is a part of Rodrigo Duterte's aggressive war on drug dealers

30 May 2018

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Filipino May Day protesters burn effigy of President Duterte

Thousands of people marched to the Philippines' presidential palace in Manila on Tuesday to mark Labour Day.

1 May 2018

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No Comments of the Week

It has been a dramatic seven days in Europe and beyond, involving political clashes, international incidents and moving ceremonies. Here are some of our highlights and lowlights of the week.

30 March 2018

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Manila protesters carry the 'cross' of Duterte's government policies

More than a hundred protesters held a Lent-themed demonstration in Manila on Tuesday, accusing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's administration of being anti-poor.

27 March 2018

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Fans meet their heroes at ComicCon Asia

ComicCon is Manila's newest event which aims to bring a wide range of pop-culture communities together.

26 March 2018

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Dog fun run

Hundreds of dogs and their owners take part in a fun run in Manila.

3 March 2018

Kuwait

Hundreds of Filipino workers leave Kuwait amid diplomatic row

A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a Lebanese man and his wife to death after they were convicted in absentia of killing a Filipina maid in a case that triggered a crisis between the Philippines and the Gulf Arab state

22 February 2018

Philippines

Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano nears eruption

A leading volcano expert in the Southeast Asian country has warned Mount Mayan could erupt "within weeks or even days".

15 January 2018

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'Black Jesus' procession draws 380,000 in Manila

Agoraphobic? This may be hard to watch.

9 January 2018

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Philippines picks up pieces after deadly storm

Residents in the southern Philippines assess damage following storm Tembin

28 December 2017

Philippines

Philippine storm: Death toll of 200 expected to rise

Soldiers and police join emergency workers and volunteers to search for survivors and victims, clear debris and restore power and communications.

24 December 2017

World News

Dozens die in Philippines shopping centre fire

Officials in Davao say there is "zero" chance of finding any of the missing alive.

24 December 2017

Philippines

Philippines: More than 180 dead after tropical storm hits Mindanao

Winds of up to 80km/h (50 mph) started lashing Mindanao on Friday, with a state of emergency declared in some parts.

23 December 2017

Philippines

Philippine ferry carrying 250 passengers capsizes, many feared dead

Rescue teams are racing against daylight to find survivors stranded in the waters.

21 December 2017

Philippines

Deadly tropical storm hits eastern Philippines

At least 26 people are reported dead and more than 20 others missing as tropical storm Kai-tak hits the Philippines

17 December 2017

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Dancing policeman in Manila

A Filipino traffic policeman dances in a Santa Claus costume as he directs traffic in Manila

15 December 2017

Philippines

‘Dictator, fascist’: anti-Duterte rally in Manila

The Philippine President's war on drugs has led to thousands of extrajudicial killings and drawn international condemnation.

30 November 2017

USA

Eight people rescued from US Navy plane crash

22 November 2017