11 killed in Philippine truck crash At least 11 people were killed after a small truck packed with partygoers, including children, overturned in the southern Philippines, police said today. World • 13 Jan 22
11 killed in Philippine truck crash At least 11 people were killed after a small truck packed with partygoers, including children, overturned in the southern Philippines, police said today. World • 13 Jan 22
New law bans child marriage in Philippines Child marriage has become illegal in the Philippines as a law banning the practice took effect in a country where one in six girls enters wedlock before the age of 18. World • 06 Jan 22
New law bans child marriage in Philippines Child marriage has become illegal in the Philippines as a law banning the practice took effect in a country where one in six girls enters wedlock before the age of 18. World • 06 Jan 22
Typhoon death toll rises in the Philippines More than 300 people have been in killed by a powerful typhoon in the Philippines that destroyed homes, flooded towns, severed power and communications lines and displaced many people in its central and southern regions. Asia • 20 Dec 21
Typhoon death toll rises in the Philippines More than 300 people have been in killed by a powerful typhoon in the Philippines that destroyed homes, flooded towns, severed power and communications lines and displaced many people in its central and southern regions. Asia • 20 Dec 21
Typhoon Rai death toll in the Philippines passes 100 The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 108, official tallies have shown. World • 19 Dec 21
Typhoon Rai death toll in the Philippines passes 100 The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 108, official tallies have shown. World • 19 Dec 21
At least 33 killed after Typhoon Rai hits Philippines At least 33 people were killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, with dozens more missing after the storm ravaged the country. World • 18 Dec 21
At least 33 killed after Typhoon Rai hits Philippines At least 33 people were killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, with dozens more missing after the storm ravaged the country. World • 18 Dec 21
At least 12 dead as typhoon batters the Philippines The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year uprooted trees, toppled power lines and flooded villages as it barrelled across the archipelago Friday, leaving at least 12 people dead. World • 17 Dec 21
At least 12 dead as typhoon batters the Philippines The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year uprooted trees, toppled power lines and flooded villages as it barrelled across the archipelago Friday, leaving at least 12 people dead. World • 17 Dec 21
Tens of thousands flee Typhoon Rae in Philippines Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines fled their homes and beachfront resorts as super typhoon Rai slammed into the country today, with a charity warning the storm could hit coastal communities "like a freight train". World • 16 Dec 21
Tens of thousands flee Typhoon Rae in Philippines Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines fled their homes and beachfront resorts as super typhoon Rai slammed into the country today, with a charity warning the storm could hit coastal communities "like a freight train". World • 16 Dec 21
'Bongbong' Marcos to run for Philippines presidency The son and namesake of the Philippines' former dictator Ferdinand Marcos has said he will run for president in the 2022 election, as the controversial clan seeks the ultimate political revival. World • 05 Oct 21
'Bongbong' Marcos to run for Philippines presidency The son and namesake of the Philippines' former dictator Ferdinand Marcos has said he will run for president in the 2022 election, as the controversial clan seeks the ultimate political revival. World • 05 Oct 21
Philippines' Duterte says will retire from politics Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not run for vice president in 2022 and will retire from politics, potentially paving the way for his daughter to contest the country's highest office. World • 02 Oct 21
Philippines' Duterte says will retire from politics Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not run for vice president in 2022 and will retire from politics, potentially paving the way for his daughter to contest the country's highest office. World • 02 Oct 21
Philippines will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's probe into the country's drug war, his lawyer has said, after its judges found the crackdown could be a crime against humanity. World • 16 Sep 21
Philippines will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's probe into the country's drug war, his lawyer has said, after its judges found the crackdown could be a crime against humanity. World • 16 Sep 21
At least ten dead as Typhoon Goni hits Philippines At least ten people were killed as Typhoon Goni hit the Philippines, with authorities warning of "catastrophic" conditions in the hardest-hit regions where hundreds of thousands have fled their homes. World • 01 Nov 20
At least ten dead as Typhoon Goni hits Philippines At least ten people were killed as Typhoon Goni hit the Philippines, with authorities warning of "catastrophic" conditions in the hardest-hit regions where hundreds of thousands have fled their homes. World • 01 Nov 20
Philippines orders evacuation ahead of Category 5 storm Philippine officials have ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island, as a Category 5 typhoon - the world's strongest this year - approaches the Southeast Asian nation. World • 31 Oct 20
Philippines orders evacuation ahead of Category 5 storm Philippine officials have ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island, as a Category 5 typhoon - the world's strongest this year - approaches the Southeast Asian nation. World • 31 Oct 20
Fighting rooster kills police officer in Philippines A Philippine police officer was killed during a raid on an illegal cockfight after a rooster's blade sliced his femoral artery, officials have revealed. World • 28 Oct 20
Fighting rooster kills police officer in Philippines A Philippine police officer was killed during a raid on an illegal cockfight after a rooster's blade sliced his femoral artery, officials have revealed. World • 28 Oct 20
Philippines promises 'thorough' probe of Wirecard The Philippines' anti-money laundering agency said today it would conduct a "swift and thorough" investigation into scandal-hit German payments firm Wirecard. Business • 29 Jun 20
Philippines promises 'thorough' probe of Wirecard The Philippines' anti-money laundering agency said today it would conduct a "swift and thorough" investigation into scandal-hit German payments firm Wirecard. Business • 29 Jun 20
Wirecard CEO quits amid search for missing billions The chief executive of Wirecard resigned today after the search for €1.9 billion of cash missing from the embattled electronic payments firm hit a dead end in the Philippines. Business • 19 Jun 20
Wirecard CEO quits amid search for missing billions The chief executive of Wirecard resigned today after the search for €1.9 billion of cash missing from the embattled electronic payments firm hit a dead end in the Philippines. Business • 19 Jun 20
Duterte-critic journalist convicted in cyber libel case Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been convicted of cyber libel and faces up to six years behind bars in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte. World • 15 Jun 20
Duterte-critic journalist convicted in cyber libel case Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been convicted of cyber libel and faces up to six years behind bars in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte. World • 15 Jun 20
Typhoon forces 140,000 from homes in Philippines Tens of thousands of people crammed into evacuation centres while trying to follow social distance protocols Friday, as a powerful typhoon hammered the Philippines. World • 15 May 20
Typhoon forces 140,000 from homes in Philippines Tens of thousands of people crammed into evacuation centres while trying to follow social distance protocols Friday, as a powerful typhoon hammered the Philippines. World • 15 May 20
Gunman surrenders after holding hostages in Manila A sacked security guard who shot one person and took about 30 others hostage at a Manila shopping centre has given up peacefully, according to a live-streamed video, ending a day-long standoff. World • 02 Mar 20
Gunman surrenders after holding hostages in Manila A sacked security guard who shot one person and took about 30 others hostage at a Manila shopping centre has given up peacefully, according to a live-streamed video, ending a day-long standoff. World • 02 Mar 20
Philippine 'explosive eruption' warning may last weeks Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities have warned, leaving thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption. World • 14 Jan 20
Philippine 'explosive eruption' warning may last weeks Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities have warned, leaving thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption. World • 14 Jan 20
Philippines issues 'explosive eruption' volcano warning Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital this morning, grounding hundreds of flights as authorities warned of a possible "explosive eruption". World • 13 Jan 20
Philippines issues 'explosive eruption' volcano warning Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital this morning, grounding hundreds of flights as authorities warned of a possible "explosive eruption". World • 13 Jan 20
Typhoon Phanfone death toll rises to more than 50 The number of people killed by powerful Typhoon Phanfone that pummeled the central Philippines over Christmas has risen to 50, authorities have said. World • 31 Dec 19
Typhoon Phanfone death toll rises to more than 50 The number of people killed by powerful Typhoon Phanfone that pummeled the central Philippines over Christmas has risen to 50, authorities have said. World • 31 Dec 19
Philippines' Typhoon Phanfone death toll rises to 28 The death toll from Typhoon Phanfone that struck the Philippines on Christmas Day has risen to 28, up from 16. World • 27 Dec 19
Philippines' Typhoon Phanfone death toll rises to 28 The death toll from Typhoon Phanfone that struck the Philippines on Christmas Day has risen to 28, up from 16. World • 27 Dec 19
At least 16 dead as Typhoon Phanfone hits Philippines A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas day has left at least 16 people dead, officials have said. World • 26 Dec 19
At least 16 dead as Typhoon Phanfone hits Philippines A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas day has left at least 16 people dead, officials have said. World • 26 Dec 19
Phanfone brings strong wind and rain to Philippines Christmas turned to chaos for many holiday observers in the central Philippines as a typhoon with strong winds and heavy rains destroyed homes, cut off power and stranded travellers, disaster officials have said. World • 25 Dec 19
Phanfone brings strong wind and rain to Philippines Christmas turned to chaos for many holiday observers in the central Philippines as a typhoon with strong winds and heavy rains destroyed homes, cut off power and stranded travellers, disaster officials have said. World • 25 Dec 19
Death toll hits 13 in Philippines after Typhoon Kammuri The number of people killed by Typhoon Kammuri's pounding of the Philippines this week has hit 13, officials said, as authorities confirmed reports of storm-related deaths. World • 05 Dec 19
Death toll hits 13 in Philippines after Typhoon Kammuri The number of people killed by Typhoon Kammuri's pounding of the Philippines this week has hit 13, officials said, as authorities confirmed reports of storm-related deaths. World • 05 Dec 19
