Strong 6.3 quake rattles southern Philippines: USGS
The offshore quake hit at 6:53 AM (local time) and was centred around 100 kilometres southeast of the city of Davao on the island of Mindanao, according to the US Geological Survey.
Sep 24, 2016, 06:13 AM IST
Philippines says US ties strong despite Duterte tirades
The Philippines assured the United States on Tuesday it will honour its obligations as a military ally following volleys of profane tirades by unpredictable President Rodrigo Duterte.
Sep 13, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Will respect military pact with US, says Philippines
The Philippines will respect the military accord signed between it and the US in 2014 that allows Washington to use Manila bases and boost its presence in the Southeast Asian region, a minister said.
Sep 13, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Chinese Air Force carries out long-range drills in Pacific
China has rapidly been ramping up research into advanced new military equipment, including stealth jets, submarines, aircraft carriers and anti-satellite missiles.
Sep 12, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Barack Obama, Rodrigo Duterte shake hands and chat after rift over insult
US President Barack Obama and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte were due to hold talks on Tuesday but the White House cancelled the meeting.
Sep 08, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Philippines hopes for informal meeting between Obama, Duterte
The Philippine government is hoping for an "informal" meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and his US counterpart Barack Obama, after the latter cancelled an official meeting between the two leaders that was scheduled for Tuesday.
Sep 07, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
Philippines accuses China of secret island building in South China Sea
China claims nearly all of the sea, through which $5 trillion in shipping trade passes annually
Sep 07, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
After insult, US and Hillary Clinton call for Duterte to show respect
The Philippines voiced regret for Rodrigo Duterte`s comments after Barack Obama canceled a formal bilateral meeting.
Sep 07, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
Philippines` Duterte expresses regret over Obama `whore` slur
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret on Tuesday for a tirade against Barack Obama in which he called the US leader a "son of a whore".
Sep 06, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude strikes Philippines's Mindanao island
A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter Scale struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Sunday morning, reports USGS.
Sep 04, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes southern Philippines
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Sep 04, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Philippines` Duterte declines meeting with UN`s Ban
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has railed against the United Nations for criticising his government, has declined a request to meet UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, officials said Thursday.
Sep 02, 2016, 07:42 AM IST
John Kerry says no military solution to South China Sea dispute
US Secretary of State John Kerry called on Wednesday on China and the Philippines to abide by an international tribunal`s decision on the disputed South China Sea and said there was no military solution to the problem.
Aug 31, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Philippines stops issuing haj passports to Muslim pilgrims
The Philippines has stopped issuing haj passports for Muslim pilgrims after detention of over 170 Indonesians with fake documents using Manila as a transit to Saudi Arabia.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
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 IST
Philippines' 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 IST
World'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 IST
Philippines 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 IST
Philippines 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 IST
Philippines' 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 IST
