Philippines

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

Philippines 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 IST

Philippines 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 IST

Indonesia 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 IST

Indonesia 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 IST

Five 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 IST

Philippines, 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 IST

Philippines 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 IST

Japan 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 IST

Ex-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 IST

Philippines 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 IST

Respect 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 IST

China, 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 IST

Islamic 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 IST