Tag: Philippine
Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases
MANILA: At least 14,000 people evacuated from around a volcano spewing lava and noxious gases in the central Philippines may remain displaced from their homes…
Chinese ship blocks Philippine vessel in South China Sea
A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near collision…
US, Filipino forces show power in drills amid China tensions
SAN ANTONIO: American and Filipino forces pummeled a ship with a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills on…
Rebel Leaders Killed By Army: Philippine communists say rebel leaders killed by army
MANILA: A Philippine couple who led one of the world’s longest-running Maoist insurgencies was killed several months ago, communist rebels and security officials said on…
Philippines Military Pact With US: Philippines tells China sites for US military pact not for ‘offensive action’
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assured China on Monday that military bases accessible to the United States would not be used in any offensive…
Philippine Governor’S Murder: Philippine lawmaker accused of organising governor’s murder
MANILA: A Philippine lawmaker has been accused of organising the murder of a provincial governor last month, officials said Monday, after an investigation into one…
Fire Rips Through Philippine Ferry: Thirty-one killed after fire rips through Philippine ferry
MANILA: At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday. The Lady…
Philippine Ferry Fire: Philippine ferry fire leaves 12 dead, at least 7 missing
MANILA – A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire between Philippine islands and at least 12 people were killed with seven still…