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Philippine police arrest drunk British tourist for swimming in restricted waters

The drunk British man had dived into the sea which is a habitat of the peace loving whale sharks without orientation.

Aug 6, 2017

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Philippines: 5 govt-backed Islamic rebels killed by landmine while chasing ISIS militants

The blast of the landmine occurred in the second district of Maguindanao Province in the Southern Philippines.

Aug 6, 2017

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Canada joins ASEAN to battle terror

Canada Foreign Minister Alexandra Freeland said before ASEAN ministers that there is a need to stand in solidarity in fighting ISIS.

Aug 6, 2017

Punishing the dead? Philippines' state prosecutor files case against late lawmaker

The Ombudsman Office filed the case at the Sandiganbayan Court for violating the Anti Graft and Practices Law.

Aug 5, 2017

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

President Duterte makes surprise visit to Marawi's battle zone

This is the second visit President Rodrigo Duterte made as commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Aug 5, 2017

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

Mexican navy makes goodwill visit to Philippines

The Philippine Navy also welcomed the Mexican navy with the traditional welcome courtesy program .

Aug 4, 2017

Philippine military arrests bomb expert of New People's Army

The Army division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) identified the bomb expert as Ruel Calolot.

Aug 4, 2017

Philippines says Islamist militants withdraw from school, no casualties

Philippines crisis: Duterte to hire 20,000 soldiers to fight militants

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte seeks lawmakers permission to hire 20,000 soldiers to fight militants in the southern part of the country.

Aug 3, 2017

Philippines: Law for providing free internet in public places gets president's nod

Philippines has been known as the country with the slowest internet service provider compared with its Asian neighbours.

Aug 3, 2017

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

US raises ISIS threat to Australia, ASEAN countries

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the US government has been holding continuous talks to discuss the measures how to counter this rising threat to global humanity.

Aug 2, 2017

Asean countries willing to have talks with China to avoid clashes

The ASEAN diplomats wanted to hold the talks to discuss the guidelines on non aggression with Asia's superpower, China.

Aug 2, 2017

Philippine lawmaker faces USD 480,000 graft charges

The Philippine lawmaker has been identified as Eduardo Veloso and evidence were found against him that hinted violation of section 3 of the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Law.

Aug 1, 2017

Philippines: Security beefed up, cops on high alert ahead of ASEAN meeting

The Philippines is expecting 1,700 VIP delegates for this year's Asean meeting.

Aug 1, 2017

Demand for Filipino workers increases in Beijing, Shanghai as China-Philippines ties improve

With the strengthening of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, Chinese employers are keen on hiring Filipinos.

Jul 31, 2017

Philippines drug war: Lawmakers to investigate illegal drugs worth USD 118m

Philippines lawmaker Robert Ace Barbers, chair of the House Committee on Dangerous drugs, said that the investigation will commence this week.

Jul 31, 2017

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Joint oil exploration with China is against Philippines' interest, says security expert

Philippines Former National Security Adviser said that the oil exploration with drilling joint venture with China is both against the national interest and security.

Jul 31, 2017

China energy investors show interest in Philippine market

The Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce representatives eye Philippine market for investment.

Jul 29, 2017

Australia holds emergency counter terrorism meeting in Indonesia

The Australia government said that the meeting was extremely needed as the number of ISIS-inspired militants is expected to rise in Philippines.

Jul 29, 2017

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

Philippine Army launches artillery attacks on Abu Sayyaf lair in Sulu

Abu Sayyaf members have gathered for a meeting in Sulu province when Philippine Army launched artillery attacks

Jul 28, 2017

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

You cannot dictate me: Philippine rebel leader dares Rodrigo Duterte

CPP Founding leader, Jose Maria Sison, asked President Rodrigo Duterte to not dictate him.

Jul 28, 2017

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