10 Can't-Miss Places To Visit In The Philippines iIn 2022
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Nov 02, 2022, 18:14 PM IST
Christmas typhoon kills at least 13 in Philippines
Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) and gusts of 150 kph, heavy rain and flooding.
Dec 26, 2019, 10:19 AM IST
With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations
Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Beijing cautions US after two if its bombers fly over disputed South China Sea
China has reacted after two United States long-range supersonic bombers flew over the disputed South China Sea, saying it opposes the use of military force by other countries as an excuse to harm Beijing's sovereignity.
Jul 07, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
China, Vietnam agree to keep South China Sea tensions in check
In 2014, the tension between the two communist countries peaked more dramatically when China moved an oil rig into disputed waters and protests broke out across Vietnam.
May 15, 2017, 11:36 AM IST
China to build first underwater platform in South China Sea
China has maritime disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
Feb 28, 2017, 09:52 AM IST
Philippines rights body to probe Duterte killing boast
The Philippines independent human rights watchdog said Thursday it will investigate President Rodrigo Duterte`s admission he killed three criminals years ago, after the United Nation`s rights chief called for a murder probe.
Dec 22, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
Philippines cancels visit by UN rapporteur on extrajudicial killings
The Philippines has cancelled a trip next year by the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings to look into the rising death toll in its war on drugs, the country`s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Dec 14, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Philippine govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway
The Philippine government and Communist guerrillas have agreed an indefinite extension to a ceasefire to facilitate talks on a peace deal, Norway, which is playing the role of intermediary, announced Friday.
Aug 26, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Bangladesh says Philippines President commits to return heist money funnelled via Manila
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given a commitment that $81 million stolen by cyber criminals from the account of Bangladesh Bank in New York and funnelled through bank accounts in Manila would be returned, the Bangladesh ambassador to the Philippines said on Friday.
Aug 05, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
'Give them a bloody nose': Xi pressed for stronger South China Sea response
Ben Blanchard & Benjamin Kang Lim/Reuters
Aug 04, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Beijing dodges ASEAN rebuke over South China Sea row
Southeast Asian nations avoided rebuking Beijing or mentioning a recent UN-backed tribunal ruling against its claims in the South China Sea in a statement issued that will be seen as a victory for the regional giant.
Jul 25, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN
Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
US says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea
US military forces will continue to operate in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, the US Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson said on Wednesday during a visit to a Chinese naval base.
Jul 20, 2016, 14:36 PM IST
Taiwan lawmakers, fishermen protest at disputed island
Taiwanese lawmakers and fishermen headed to an island in the disputed South China Sea Wednesday to protest at an international tribunal ruling which undermined Taipei`s claims there.
Jul 20, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
South China Sea tensions: Indian naval officer says ready to help other Asian countries
Close on the heels of a United Nations-backed tribunal's verdict invalidating China's vast claims in the South China Sea, a senior officer of the Indian Navy has said that the country is prepared to help other Asian nations in case of breach of their maritime security.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Philippines urges China to `respect` sea ruling
The Philippines urged Beijing on Thursday to respect an international tribunal`s ruling that rejected Chinese claims to most of the South China Sea, escalating a row that has raised the prospect of conflict.
Jul 14, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
Violation of international norms can be disruptive: US on South China Sea
After China refused to abide by an international tribunal's ruling against its expansive claim in the strategic South China Sea, the US has warned that violation of international norms by "bigger countries" can be disruptive and asserted that the verdict is binding and final.
Jul 14, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Taiwan sends warship to South China Sea after ruling
A Taiwanese warship set sail for the South China Sea "to defend Taiwan`s maritime territory".
Jul 13, 2016, 10:28 AM IST
Philippines willing to share South China Sea: Govt
The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
