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Dead whale in the Philippines had 40 kilograms of plastic in its stomach
A starving whale with 40 kilograms of plastic trash in its stomach has died after being washed ashore in the Philippines, activists said Monday, ... Variety -
Philippines hopes pro-ISIS group ‘neutralized’ after de facto leader killed
The Philippine military believes it may have “neutralized” the remnants of an alliance of pro-ISIS extremists, after the suspected death ... World News -
Court rules against news site critical of Philippine leader
A Philippine appeals court has upheld a decision that an online news site critical of President Rodrigo Duterte violated a constitutional ban on ... Digital -
Pompeo: US to make sure China can’t blockade South China Sea
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States is committed to ensuring the South China Sea remains open to all kinds of navigation and that ... World News -
Rebels sworn in as leaders of Bangsamoro Muslim region in Philippines
The Philippines on Friday handed over the reins of a new Muslim-led territory to rebel leaders who waged a decades-long fight for autonomy, but are ... World News -
Port Sudan workers strike over terminal transfer deal
Hundreds of workers in Port Sudan are continuing a days-long strike against the transfer of its vital container terminal to a Philippine company, a ... Economy -
Eight dead as Philippine soldiers clash with Abu Sayyaf militants
Philippine troops killed three suspected Abu Sayyaf militants and suffered five fatalities during a firefight on a remote southern island, the ... World News -
Grenade attack on mosque in Philippines kills two
A grenade thrown into a mosque in the southern Philippines killed two people and wounded four, security officials said on Wednesday, three days after ... World News -
27 dead as bombs target cathedral in southern Philippines
Two bombs exploded outside a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 27 people ... World News -
Muslim self-rule backed in Philippines’ troubled south
Voters have decisively approved a new Muslim-led region in the Philippines’ south, which is hoped will bring a measure of peace after decades of ... World News -
Explainer: What’s behind autonomy vote in the Philippines’ Muslim Mindanao?
Predominantly Muslim areas of the mainly Catholic Philippines took part in a plebiscite on Monday to decide whether power should be devolved to a ... Features -
What is behind the sharp fall in number of Filipino workers in the Middle East?
Although the Middle East has become second home to about 2.5 million skilled Filipino workers, a decline in their employment has been noted in the ... Features -
Manila casino cancels New Year balloon stunt after criticism
A luxury Philippine hotel and casino has called off a world record attempt for releasing tens of thousands of balloons to mark the New Year following ... Variety -
Philippine storm death toll rises to 22
At least 22 people died from a storm that swept through the central Philippine islands at the weekend, authorities said Sunday, with rescue operations ... World News -
Four dead as storm sweeps through central Philippines
Four people were killed in landslides and thousands of others evacuated from their homes after a storm swept through the central Philippine islands on ... World News -
With China in vicinity, Philippine turns to US, seeks review of defense treaty
With China’s new structural presence in the South China Sea, the Philippine government through Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro ... Features -
Can martial law end ISIS-inspired groups in the Philippines?
The proposal to extend martial law in southern Philippines until the end of 2019 has drawn mixed response from Philippine lawmakers. President Rodrigo ... Features -
Miss Philippines wins 2018 Miss Universe crown
Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in Bangkok after a trailblazing ceremony.Catriona Gray, 24, finished first ahead of the South ... Fashion and beauty -
Amid soaring violence, efforts to reinvigorate UN agreement on rights activists
Cristina Palabay knows what it means to be targeted - and left unprotected by her government. The 37-year-old head of Karapatan, an ... Features -
Philippines poised to become Asia’s Halal hub to join $3.5 trln market
Believing in the potential trade relations between the Philippines and the Muslim market in the global community, the Duterte administration approved ... Economy -
Can Duterte’s new council build borderless trading zone with ASEAN countries?
Believing in the potential economic relations of ASEAN member-nations, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed an Executive Order creating the ... Features -
Sven-Goran Eriksson is at the helm of another national team
Sven-Goran Eriksson is at the helm of another national team.The 70-year-old Swede was introduced Monday as the coach of the Philippines after a famous ... Sports -
Terror groups that continue to target the Philippines and its ASEAN neighbors
A year after the Philippine military finished off at least 800 ISIS-inspired militants in the Islamic city of Marawi, four terror groups continue to ... Features -
Is Philippines the first country to win war against illicit drugs?
While human rights groups are questioning the drastic reforms of the Philippine government to eliminate drugs, the Philippine government claims it has ... Features -
Preserving Muslim tribe customs in the Philippines through the Council of Elders
Strong Western media influence and rapid urbanization in Southern Philippines, from where Islam spread across the country, could adversely affect the ... Features -
For skilled Filipinos, Middle East remains a career destination
Despite the Philippine government’s massive campaign to provide local job and livelihood opportunities for returning Filipino expats, Middle ... Features -
Baby safely delivered in mid-air on Saudia flight
In a rare and joyful event, a child was safely delivered on board a flight heading from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, thanks to the timely presence ... Variety -
Philippines: Typhoon Mangkhut death toll jumps as landslide traps dozens
The number of people killed by Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines jumped to 49 on Sunday, police said, as more landslide victims were discovered. ... World News -
Super Typhoon ‘Mangkhut’ arrives in Philippines
A fierce typhoon bringing winds of over 200 km per hour made landfall in the northern Philippines on Saturday, bringing powerful gusts, heavy rainfall ... World News -
Philippines warns of hazards ahead after powerful Typhoon Mangkhut exits
Two women were killed Saturday in a landslide set off by Super Typhoon Mangkhut, Philippine police said, the first reported deaths in the massive ... World News