Filipino cops accused of using `wheel of torture`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:50

Philippine police officers played a "wheel of torture" game at a secret detention facility near Manila as a way to extract information from criminal suspects and also to have fun, the government`s human rights commission said on Tuesday.

Philippine military says 17 Muslim rebels killed

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 12:50

The Philippine military said on Tuesday it had killed 17 militants opposed to a peace deal between the government and the country`s main Muslim rebel group, as fighting raged for a second day.

Philippine police seize drugs worth USD 30 million

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:05

Philippine police arrested four men and seized USD 30 million worth of methamphetamine on Friday in the second large drug bust in Manila in 10 days.

Russian martial art Sambo is now part of Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:05

The Russian martial art of sambo has earned recognition of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and has become part of the Asian Games.

Death toll from Philippines storm climbs to 40

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 12:42

The death toll from the first storm to batter the disaster-prone Philippines this year has climbed to 40, officials said on Sunday, as forecasters warned more heavy rain was on its way.

China aims South China Sea grab with fishing law: Philippines

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:15

The Philippines Saturday said a Chinese rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea was part of a long-term scheme to claim the entire body of water.

Philippines global `source` for child cybersex industry: Police

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 22:31

The Philippines has rapidly become a key hub of the billion-dollar global child cybersex industry, with operators aided by widespread poverty and legal loopholes that allow them to remain anonymous, police said on Friday.

`City Lights` enters last lap

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 22:22

The final schedule of Hansal Mehta`s next film "City Lights" will begin Saturday. The film is an official adaptation of Britain`s Oscar entry - `Metro Manila`.

Bangalore to see 2nd highest office demand in Asia during 2014

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 18:32

Tokyo is forecast to see the highest office absorption among the 30 cities in Asia in 2014.

Philippines allows phone use on planes

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:02

The Philippines’ civil aviation authority said today it would allow passengers to use mobile phones and laptops to make calls and access the Internet during flights.

John Kerry warns China against imposing South China Sea air zone

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:14

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned China Tuesday against imposing an air defence zone over the South China Sea, similar to the one it declared over disputed islands in the East China Sea.

Kerry arrives in Manila to strengthen US ties with old ally

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 12:49

US Secretary of State John Kerry is in the Philippines on Tuesday, seeking to modernize economic and political ties with one of America`s oldest allies in South East Asia.