Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing murder allegations over his deadly "war on drugs." Arrested on an ICC warrant, he is the first Asian ex-head of state to stand trial for crimes against humanity.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s "war on drugs" in a video posted on his Facebook account, as he prepares for what he anticipates will be a protracted legal battle at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
A Philippine Air Force F-50 fighter jet, missing during a tactical night mission in Bukidnon, has been found wrecked at Mount Kalatungan. Tragically, both pilots aboard the aircraft lost their lives. The crash occurred while ground troops were engaged in clashes with members of the New People's Army
Philippine President Marcos plans to meet U.S. President Trump to discuss immigration and the Typhon missile system, amid ongoing tensions with China over the South China Sea.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines at 10:42 UTC, with its epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received as authorities continue to assess the situation.
On Monday, a volcanic eruption at Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines sent ash 4,000 meters into the sky.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) released a video showing what it says were a Chinese navy and coast guard vessel taking "aggressive actions" against a routine patrol by it and the fisheries bureau near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Wednesday (December 4).
Chinese vessels gather near Philippines' Thitu Island in the South China Sea, raising regional tensions. Manila monitors the "illegal presence," while analysts suggest Beijing may be testing reactions amid domestic Philippine political strife.
A massive fire broke out in a residential area in the Tondo of Manila, capital of Philippines, leaving thousands of houses engulfed in flames and more than 2,000 families homeless.
Super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippines over the weekend, leaving at least eight dead, causing landslides, and triggering storm surges. The storm, which made landfall in Catanduanes, has displaced residents and flooded farmlands, while international aid, including from the U.S., is underway.
The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing agreement on Monday, bolstering defense ties amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region.
Super Typhoon Man-Yi hit Luzon, forcing over a million evacuations and causing damage. The storm is weakening as it moves through the region.
The Philippines is urging residents in at-risk coastal and low-lying areas to evacuate as Super Typhoon Man-Yi closes in on Luzon. With winds reaching 195 kph, authorities have evacuated over 500,000 people and issued warnings of potential floods and storm surges up to 3 metres.
Typhoon Usagi weakened Friday after battering the northern Philippines, uprooting homes and forcing evacuations. As authorities assess the damage, they are preparing for Typhoon Man-yi, which is intensifying and could strike Manila by Sunday as a super typhoon, bringing more danger to the region.
Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines
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