Philippines

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

"The measure is intended to help maintain a continuous, adequate and accessible fuel supply, while allowing limited flexibility for sectors that may be affected," the DOE said.

A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.
 Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

 Fishermen unload mangrove seedlings that they will plant along a coastal area as part of efforts to reduce flooding on January 22, 2026 in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy, Philippines.

At least 18 dead, 10 missing, as passenger boat capsizes off Basilan, Philippines

China Coast Guard vessels patrol past a Chinese fishing vessel at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017; illustrative.

China coast guard says it rescued Philippine crew near Scarborough Shoal


Death toll reaches 28 following the Philippines Christmas typhoon

A further 12 people are missing.

Fallen trees and buildings are seen after Typhoon Phanfone swept through Tanauan, Leyte, in the Philippines December 25, 2019

Coconut wine kills 11, hospitalizes hundreds in the Philippines

Unregulated production and sales of lambanog are common in the Philippines, and it is often made illegally with dangerous additives.

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Strong earthquake in southern Philippines kills one, injures several

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat from the quake, based on available data.

Rescue workers assist a resident evacuating from a condominium building that sustained heavy damage after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines, October 31, 2019

Opening the door to persecuted Jews because ‘it was the right thing to do’

But very few countries were willing to take in Jewish refugees.

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Woman arrested in Philippines for wearing string bikini

The Taiwanese woman, who has not been named, wore a string bikini on the famous white-sand beaches on October 9, according to the Philippines News Agency (PNA).

A top view of the holiday island of Boracay during the first day of a temporary closure for tourists, in Philippines

‘Ninja cops’ scandal brings down Philippines Chief of Police

Police chief Oscar Albayalde was one-month shy of retirement.

National Capital Region Police Director Oscar Albayalde gestures during an interview with Reuters in Taguig City, Philippines on June 6, 2017. Picture taken June 6, 2017.

IDF troops train Philippine counterparts in counterterror tactics

Philippine Army chief Lt.-Gen. Macairog Alberto said that the Counter-Terrorism Trainers' Training was part of the program to hone and improve the antiterror skills of its troops.

Soldiers holding their weapons stand on attention during the 121st anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Taguig city, Metro Manila, Philippines March 20, 2018

Eleven dead, countless trapped as earthquake hits Philippines

During the night, seven people were rescued and four dead bodies were pulled out of the rubble of the commercial building, which had caved in on a ground floor supermarket, officials said.

Debris and rubble surround the Santa Catalina de Alejandria Parish after an earthquake the day before in Porac town, Pampanga province, Philippines