Philippines: 60-year-old man arrested for raping neighbor's teenage daughter

Since the case involves a minor, police authorities have not released the name of the suspect and victim to the public.

Aug 30, 2017

US to continue South China Sea operation despite naval mishap in Singapore waters

US commander said the naval accident in Southeast Asia will not prevent US from exercising freedom of navigations in the disputed water.

Aug 27, 2017

Does ASEAN know how to tackle the Bird Flu outbreak?

Experts believe that ASEAN countries should come together to tackle the bird flu outbreak.

Aug 26, 2017

Philippine Navy rescues terrified Vietnamese sailor from Abu Sayyaf captors

the sailor was abducted by Abu Sayyaf militants on November 11, 2016, from the seawaters of Coco Island in Basilan Province.

Aug 21, 2017

Rodrigo Duterte offers free tickets to Hong Kong to cops for killing rogue colleagues

Duterte also promised to pardon any convicted policemen for fulfilling this job.

Aug 18, 2017

Philippines attracts UAE investors with six-year income tax holiday

This announcement was made by Tourism Assistant Secretary, which is trying to put up a Philippine Tourism Assistance office in UAE to facilitate interested investors.

Aug 18, 2017

Bird flu in Philippines: 35,000 duck eggs confiscated from Zamboanga dock

Philippines is already in the panic mode after the first case of bird flu was reported on 11 August.

Aug 17, 2017

ASEAN Games 2019: Philippines gears up to host 25-game event

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials will now take the responsibility to host the 2019 Southeast Asian games.

Aug 17, 2017

Philippines government plans to cull 600,000 fouls to prevent spread of virus

A bird flu or avian influenza is a disease that can affect human beings. Once affected, human beings will have symptoms like conjunctivitis, fever, muscle aches, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and severe respiratory illness.

Aug 16, 2017

Communist rebels abduct cop in Southern Philippines

Armed men believed to be members of the New People's Army (NPA) on Wednesday abducted a police officer in the town of Makilala in the province of North Cotabato in the Southern Philippines.

Aug 16, 2017

Philippines: Intelligence agents arrest fellow cops for extortion

Police authorities said that the seven cops will be facing dismissal proceedings from their police organization after they were reported to extort P 100,000 from the mother of a drug courier suspect over the weekend.

Aug 15, 2017

Philippine, US military hold joint exercise in Japan

The Philippines and US marine soldiers held a joint military exercise in Okinawa, Japan to intensify security partnership between the two allied countries.

Aug 15, 2017

Philippines crisis: Terrorists plan to use hostages as suicide bombers

The Maute city already captured at least a hundred hostages, including a Catholic priest.

Aug 14, 2017

Filipinos in Korea ready evacuation plans anticipating escalation in tension

There are 69,000 Filipinos working in Korea while at least 30,000 Filipinos reside in Guam. South Korea population is 52 million while Guam has 174,000 people.

Aug 14, 2017

Philippine military chief awards medals to wounded soldiers battling ISIS militants

Philippine military chief flew to the Southern Philippines to award medals to wounded soldiers.

Aug 13, 2017

Philippines dug war: Duterte announces reward for tipster with information on unfaithful cops

President Rodrigo Duterte made this announcement during the 116th Police Service anniversary held at Camp Crame this week.

Aug 12, 2017

Philippines denies becoming China's spokesman

The Philippine government denies reports that it is becoming China's mouthpiece

Aug 12, 2017

Philippines: Cost of Marawi war reaches USD 59 m and counting

The Marawi battle has already killed 522 Maute terrorists and 128 government personnel in Philippines.

Aug 11, 2017

US Marine Commandant meets Philippine military to discuss security

The US Marine Corp Commandant was received at Camp Aguinaldo by Philippine military and embassy officials.

Aug 11, 2017

Philippine lawmaker pushes President Duterte to ratify the proposed Anti-Terror Law

Lawmaker Manuel Lopez representing the district of Manila wants the passage of House Bill 5382

Aug 10, 2017