Philippines

VP Harris urges defence of sovereignty in South China Sea
Harris calls on countries to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in disputed South China Sea.
Published On 22 Nov 2022
‘Unwavering’: Harris stresses US commitment to the Philippines
US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.
Published On 21 Nov 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine challenges old comrades in Southeast Asia
Vladimir Putin’s absence from the G20 Summit in Bali also undermines talk of a Russian pivot to the Asia-Pacific region.
Published On 15 Nov 2022
Seven killed in clashes between Philippine Army and Moro rebels
At least 13 soldiers and an unknown number of Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters were wounded in the clashes.
Published On 10 Nov 2022

Official says Southeast Asian economy on track to meet government’s growth target for 2022.

Broadcaster Percy Lapid, a prominent government critic, was shot dead in Manila last month.

More than 110 people have died in one of the most destructive storms to lash the Philippines this year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to fly over devastated areas after Tropical Storm Nalgae swept through the country.

Maguindanao province has been hardest hit by rain-induced floods and mudslides.

Thousands evacuated, with Tropical Storm Nalgae expected to make landfall this weekend in the northern Philippines.

Journalist’s killing has many wondering about the next era of press freedom.

Tremor was felt as far away as the capital Manila, more than 330km (205 miles) to the south of the epicentre.

All 173 people on board KE631 reported safe as damaged plane shuts airport on Mactan Island in central Philippines.

Manila will seek to have at least some of the reported $32m Russian helicopter deal down payment ‘refunded’ by Moscow.

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