Philippine senator wants China to prevent exportation of illegal drugs to his country

Senator Richard Gordon is leading the senate investigation on the reported China shipment of 600 kilograms of illegal drugs worth USD 128 million in May 2017.

Aug 10, 2017

China president wants closeness with ASEAN nations

In the congratulatory message address to Duterte, Jinping wrote that China is ready to bring greater closeness to the China –ASEAN Community of Shared Destiny.

Aug 9, 2017

Philippine military denies CIA plot to oust President Duterte

Brig. Gen. Resituto Padilla, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says that statement like these are propaganda of the leftist leader Joma Sison to gain sympathy from the public.

Aug 9, 2017

Philippines: 22-year-old girl stabbed after failed rape attempt

Police were alerted about the incident following which they immediately rushed to the scene and arrested the suspect.

Aug 8, 2017

Philippines police order investigation after officer's ID card found in terrorists' lair

Authorities said that the identification card was found in one of the known hideouts of local Maute Terrorist Group in Marawi City.

Aug 8, 2017

ISIS-inspired terror leaders still alive, says Philippine military

The Philippine government announced bounty to people for giving information about these leaders.

Aug 7, 2017

Philippines: Duterte stresses on USD 158 bn infrastructure program for generating jobs

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he would like to focus on the reforms that would accelerate infrastructure and the developments of industries.

Aug 7, 2017

Philippine police arrest drunk British tourist for swimming in restricted waters

The drunk British man had dived into the sea which is a habitat of the peace loving whale sharks without orientation.

Aug 6, 2017

Philippines: 5 govt-backed Islamic rebels killed by landmine while chasing ISIS militants

The blast of the landmine occurred in the second district of Maguindanao Province in the Southern Philippines.

Aug 6, 2017

Canada joins ASEAN to battle terror

Canada Foreign Minister Alexandra Freeland said before ASEAN ministers that there is a need to stand in solidarity in fighting ISIS.

Aug 6, 2017

Punishing the dead? Philippines' state prosecutor files case against late lawmaker

The Ombudsman Office filed the case at the Sandiganbayan Court for violating the Anti Graft and Practices Law.

Aug 5, 2017

President Duterte makes surprise visit to Marawi's battle zone

This is the second visit President Rodrigo Duterte made as commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Aug 5, 2017

Mexican navy makes goodwill visit to Philippines

The Philippine Navy also welcomed the Mexican navy with the traditional welcome courtesy program .

Aug 4, 2017

Philippine military arrests bomb expert of New People's Army

The Army division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) identified the bomb expert as Ruel Calolot.

Aug 4, 2017

Philippines crisis: Duterte to hire 20,000 soldiers to fight militants

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte seeks lawmakers permission to hire 20,000 soldiers to fight militants in the southern part of the country.

Aug 3, 2017

Philippines: Law for providing free internet in public places gets president's nod

Philippines has been known as the country with the slowest internet service provider compared with its Asian neighbours.

Aug 3, 2017

US raises ISIS threat to Australia, ASEAN countries

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the US government has been holding continuous talks to discuss the measures how to counter this rising threat to global humanity.

Aug 2, 2017

Asean countries willing to have talks with China to avoid clashes

The ASEAN diplomats wanted to hold the talks to discuss the guidelines on non aggression with Asia's superpower, China.

Aug 2, 2017

Philippine lawmaker faces USD 480,000 graft charges

The Philippine lawmaker has been identified as Eduardo Veloso and evidence were found against him that hinted violation of section 3 of the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Law.

Aug 1, 2017

Philippines: Security beefed up, cops on high alert ahead of ASEAN meeting

The Philippines is expecting 1,700 VIP delegates for this year's Asean meeting.

Aug 1, 2017