Philippines

Two killed as fire sweeps through Philippine city slum

Nov 14, 2016 13:59

A massive fire that raged for seven hours through a crowded slum community in the Philippine capital, Manila, has claimed the lives of at least two people and left hundreds of families homeless.
Philippine President Duterte wants US troops out in two years

Oct 26, 2016 16:43

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he wants US troops out of his country in the next two years, amid rising tensions between Manila and Washington.
Philippine president tells US to forget about defense pact

Oct 25, 2016 09:38

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he does not want to see any foreign troops in his country, and that the United States should “forget” a defense pact with Manila.
100s of Filipino protesters urge US troops withdrawal

Oct 22, 2016 13:44

Hundreds of left-wing activists and indigenous citizens have poured onto the streets of the Philippine capital, Manila, to call for the withdrawal of US troops from the Southeast Asian country.
Typhoon Haima hits northern Philippines, kills four

Oct 20, 2016 06:22

Typhoon Haima has landed on the northern Philippines, killing at least four people and displacing thousands of others in the Southeast Asian country.
Philippines issues alert as Typhoon Haima approaches country

Oct 19, 2016 17:21

People in the northern Philippines have been advised to evacuate to safer places as Typhoon Haima is expected to barrel through the area in the coming hours.
Rallies around US mission in Philippines turn violent as police van rams into people

Oct 19, 2016 05:27

An anti-US protest in front of the American embassy in the Philippines’ capital has turned violent as a police van rammed into people and reportedly injured three.
Philippines, US launch live fire drills

Oct 10, 2016 10:20

The United States and the Philippines have launched joint military drills following Manila’s decision to end its long-running maneuvers with Washington.
Philippines says joint drills with US put on hold

Oct 07, 2016 11:22

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says plans for joint patrols and naval exercises with the United States in the disputed South China Sea have been put on hold.
Philippine special envoy’s trip to China postponed: Sources

Sep 27, 2016 11:51

A visit to China by the special envoy of recently-elected Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is tasked with improving ties with Beijing, has been called off until “the proper time.”