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UN says Philippine typhoon destruction ‘badly underestimated’

The United Nations said destruction caused by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines had been "badly...

Philippines seeks Germany help in Wirecard probe

A top Philippine financial investigator said Friday he has asked Berlin authorities for information on...

Philippines delays start of school year as virus surges

The Philippines delayed Friday the start of the school year by another six weeks to...

Philippines tightens lockdown due to surge of COVID-19 infections

Millions of residents of Metro Manila and four nearby provinces were ordered to stay at...

Philippines frees nearly 22,000 inmates to prevent COVID-19 infections in crowded jails

The Philippines has released a total of 21,858 inmates as part of its efforts to...

Philippines, World Bank sign 370 mln U.S. dollars loan agreement to support Filipino farmers

The Philippines and the World Bank have signed a 370-million U.S. dollars loan agreement for...

Philippines bans US senators, mulls visa for Americans

The Philippines banned two US senators and threatened to introduce visa restrictions for Americans entering...

Peace wishes ring in Christmas, but typhoon dampens joy in Philippines

Christmas celebrations kicked off around the world today, with Christian leaders sending messages of peace,...

Philippines court to deliver verdict in worst political massacre

A Manila court is to hand down its verdict today on the alleged masterminds of...

Child killed as quake strikes southern Philippines

A powerful earthquake hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao today, killing a child, injuring...

URGENT: Southern Philippines hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake: USGS

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao today, geologists said,...

Gamers and G-strings: five moments from the 30th SEA Games

The 30th South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in the Philippines, which drew to a...

Philippines hails ‘world class’ SEA Games despite stormy start

The 30th Southeast Asia Games ended yesterday with a rocking closing ceremony in the 20,000-seater...

Bono: ‘No compromise’ on human rights in the Philippines

U2 frontman Bono said today there must be no compromise on human rights, in a...

Philippines floods force 66,000 from homes

The Philippines' north has been hit by some of its worst flooding in decades, with...

Evacuations in Philippines as typhoon cancels SEA Games event

The Philippines has begun evacuating thousands of people, local officials said today, as a powerful...

Philippine SEA Games organisers push back against media coverage

Philippine organisers of the Southeast Asian Games fired back yesterday after days of critical coverage...

Win or don’t eat: the Philippines’ poverty-driven, world-beating pool stars

Pool isn't just a game in the Philippines but a way to make a living,...

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