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Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says - Reuters
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says Reuters
May 30, 2026Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC - Reuters
Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC Reuters
May 20, 2026Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
May 13, 2026Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout? - Reuters
Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout? Reuters
May 13, 2026Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover - Reuters
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover Reuters
May 13, 2026Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
May 12, 2026ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally - Reuters
ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally Reuters
May 11, 2026Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.
May 11, 2026Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank - Reuters
Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank Reuters
May 7, 2026Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
May 6, 2026Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 - Reuters
Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 Reuters
April 23, 2026ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte - Reuters
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte Reuters
April 22, 2026Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness - Reuters
Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness Reuters
April 20, 2026Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show - Reuters
Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show Reuters
April 15, 2026Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
April 14, 2026Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll - Reuters
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll Reuters
April 13, 2026Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
March 31, 2026'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs
It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.
March 26, 2026Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security - Reuters
Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security Reuters
March 26, 2026Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks - Reuters
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks Reuters
March 24, 2026Philippine president says grounding planes due to fuel shortage a 'distinct possibility', Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Philippine president says grounding planes due to fuel shortage a 'distinct possibility', Bloomberg News reports Reuters
March 24, 2026Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis - Reuters
Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis Reuters
March 22, 2026Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel - Reuters
Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel Reuters
March 20, 2026'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.
March 11, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026China conducts patrol in South China Sea, accuses Philippines of 'disrupting' peace - Reuters
China conducts patrol in South China Sea, accuses Philippines of 'disrupting' peace Reuters
February 27, 2026'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?
February 24, 2026What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
February 23, 2026