Philippines

PNG qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019

The UAE automatically qualifies for the Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier as hosts, which takes place between October 11 and November 3, 2019.

Mar 25, 2019, 19:52 PM IST

2 killed in Philippines mosque attack

The blast came even as the island nation was on high alert after the cathedral bombing that killed 21 people at a Sunday.

Jan 30, 2019, 09:38 AM IST

Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20

The attack wounded more than 100 people and was one of the deadliest in recent years in a region long plagued by instability.

Jan 28, 2019, 11:27 AM IST

Twin bombings at church kill at least 21 in southern Philippines

The first explosion went off inside the cathedral in Jolo, on the island province of Sulu, and was followed by a second blast in the car park outside, killing military and civilians.

Jan 27, 2019, 12:06 PM IST

Philippines won't buy military equipment from US: Duterte

Duterte said he would not agree to buy equipment from the US as it had been among the first countries to strongly criticize his war on drugs, reports Efe news.

Jan 11, 2019, 13:31 PM IST

Death toll in Philippines storm reaches 85

The Philippines is hit by between 15 and 20 typhoons each year during the rainy or monsoon season.

 

Jan 02, 2019, 13:05 PM IST

Massive earthquake strikes southern Philippines island of Mindanao; Tsunami alert issued

An earthquake measuring 7.2-magnitude on the Richter scale struck southern Philippines island of Mindanao on Saturday.

Dec 29, 2018, 09:38 AM IST

Philippines head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson era starts with a win

The win gives the Philippines three points and sees them go level with Thailand, Indonesia and the Singaporeans in group B of the regional tournament. 

Nov 13, 2018, 21:17 PM IST

Air hostess breastfeeds hungry baby onboard flight as mother runs out of formula milk, wins accolades

Patrisha shared her experience on her profile on Facebook, saying that breastfeeding the child made her flight a special one.

Nov 13, 2018, 07:07 AM IST

Former England boss Eriksson to take charge in Philippines

The 70-year-old, who was recently linked with the head coach`s role in both Iraq and Cameroon, is expected to arrive in Manila next week for the team`s training camp ahead of the regional Suzuki Cup. 

Oct 27, 2018, 14:43 PM IST

Philippines moves towards more powers for its President who doesn't believe in God

Philippines wants to crackdown against terror suspects but many feel changes to Human Security Act of 2007 is only to get Rodrigo Duterte more power.

Oct 03, 2018, 17:27 PM IST

Wind, rain lashes north Philippines as super Typhoon Mangkhut approaches

Super Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to barrel through the northernmost tip of the Philippines early on Saturday.

Sep 14, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

Philippines President Duterte calls God 'stupid', angers Catholics

Rodrigo Duterte has now angered the Catholics by calling God "stupid".

Jun 26, 2018, 14:04 PM IST

Indonesian woman swallowed by giant python

An Indonesian woman has been found in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she vanished while tending her vegetable garden, police said.

Jun 16, 2018, 15:27 PM IST

Giant billboard in the Philippines put on an accidental show: Porn

The mayor of the major financial hub in the Philippines said the billboard will remain closed pending the results of the probe.

Mar 21, 2018, 16:50 PM IST

Shoot female rebels in their vaginas: Philippine President Duterte tells soldiers

 President Rodrigo Duterte had told Philippine soldiers to shoot female rebels in their vaginas, sparking a fresh controversy. 

Feb 12, 2018, 20:09 PM IST

India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit: In Pics

India established a dialogue partnership with ASEAN on January 28, 1992.

Jan 25, 2018, 16:57 PM IST

Two busy days of India's ASEAN outreach. Here is the full schedule

The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit is meant to mark 25 years of the ASEAN-India dialogue.

Jan 24, 2018, 23:46 PM IST

Looted cash, gold helps Islamic State recruit in Philippines

Islamist insurgents looted cash, gold and jewellery worth tens of millions of dollars when they occupied a southern Philippines town in 2018.

Jan 23, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

Philippines says it won't be embroiled in US-China sea spat

The Philippines said on Sunday that it won't get embroiled in a fresh spat between the US and China involving Beijing's protest of an American warship passing near a Chinese-controlled shoal also claimed by the Philippines.

Jan 21, 2018, 18:12 PM IST