Philippines

“Jokes” Gone Too Far? Philippine Candidate Faces Uproar Over Sexist Remarks

08 Apr 2025

A Pasig City congressional candidate in the Philippines is embroiled in controversy over a series of misogynist utterances made at campaign rallies, which sparked indignation and official investigation that may derail his candidacy for the May elections. The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has served two show cause orders against...

Kanlaon Volcano Erupts in the Philippines, Sending Ash 2.5 Miles into the Sky | WATCH

08 Apr 2025

Mount Kanlaon, on the central Philippine island of Negros, erupted early April 8, spewing a massive ash cloud almost 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) into the air. The eruption occurred just days after earlier volcanic activity on April 1 and April 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology validated the...

Philippines Raises Alarm Over China’s Arrest of Filipino Spies

05 Apr 2025

The Philippines' National Security Council challenged Beijing's claims, stating the three were former awardees of a government scholarship programme established under an agreement between the southern Chinese province of Hainan and the western Philippine province of Palawan. "They are ordinary Filipino citizens with no military training who merely went to...

Typhon Missile To Remain in Philippines Amid Rising Tensions

26 Mar 2025

The U.S. military's Typhon missile launchers will stay in the Philippines for now, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano. These advanced systems, capable of firing missiles over thousands of kilometers, were recently relocated within Luzon island. The move comes amid rising regional tensions and closer defense cooperation between the...

Biden Reschedules Trilateral Talks With Japan And Philippines, Due To Wildfires

12 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden had planned to hold a trilateral telephone call with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Sunday. However, the call has been postponed to early Monday, as confirmed by Marcos’s spokesman, Cesar Chavez. The delay is attributed to the ongoing wildfire crisis...

China Blames Philippines For South China Sea Tensions With US Amid Fresh Disputes

14 Dec 2024

China accused Philippines of "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea with support from the United States, escalating tensions a week after both nations exchanged accusations over a maritime confrontation. Wu Qian, spokesperson for China’s defense ministry, stated on the ministry’s official WeChat account on Friday that the Philippines, “with...

Philippines Files Protest Against China Over Escalating South China Sea Incident

05 Dec 2024

Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest against China following a December 4 maritime incident near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the foreign ministry announced on Thursday. This protest is part of nearly 200 filed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who has frequently condemned Beijing's assertive actions...

Philippine Activists Push For VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Over Fund Misuse

04 Dec 2024

Activists in the Philippines have submitted a new impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of betraying public trust and misusing government funds. The complaint, filed by 74 left-wing individuals, including human rights and labor leaders, targets the alleged misappropriation of 612.5 million pesos ($10.3 million) in confidential...

After Consuming Endangered Sea Turtle, 3 Dead, 32 Hospitalized

02 Dec 2024

In a tragic incident in the Philippines, three people have died and at least 32 others were hospitalized after consuming a stew made from an endangered sea turtle. The incident occurred in a coastal town in Maguindanao del Norte Province, where members of the indigenous Teduray community began experiencing symptoms...

Philippines And US Strengthen Defense Ties With New Military Intelligence Agreement

18 Nov 2024

The Philippines and the United States have signed a significant military intelligence-sharing deal, deepening their defense partnership amidst growing regional security concerns. On Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro formalized the agreement at the Philippine military headquarters in Manila. The deal, called the General...

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