10,000 displaced by Philippines clashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 09:41

The number of people displaced due to clashes between the military and Muslim rebels in southern Philippines has increased to 10,000, an official said Tuesday.

Manila negotiates larger US presence amid sea row

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 16:18

A proposed increase in the US military presence in the Philippines, including the pre-positioning of equipment, will help the country defend its territorial waters amid a conflict with China in the South China Sea, officials said.

Half million litres of oil spill in Manila Bay

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 15:01

Half a million litres of diesel leaked into Manila Bay, the busiest waterway in Northern Philippines, raising environmental and health concerns, the media reported Friday.

Three journalists gunned down in Philippines

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 14:49

Three journalists have been gunned down in the Philippines in its worst spate of media killings in nearly four years.

Manila tells UN conditions for Golan force to stay

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 15:45

The Philippines` top diplomat has laid down conditions to the United Nations for Filipino peacekeepers to stay in the Golan Heights.

Six more rescued after Philippine ferry sinks

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 14:12

Six more people were hauled out of the sea after a ferry sank in the Philippines with dozens onboard, officials said Saturday, as navy divers were called in to hunt for survivors.

Philippine quake injures 9 people, damages houses

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11:37

A Philippine official say an earthquake has injured at least 9 people, set off a landslide and damaged more than 30 houses in a southern province.

Philippines rocked by 5.6 magnitude quake

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 22:13

An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Mindanao in Philippines Saturday, Xinhua reported quoting the US Geological Survey.

Suspected appliance explosion kills 3 in Manila

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 23:46

A powerful explosion suspected to have been caused by a faulty appliance ripped through a residential building in an upscale district of the Philippine capital on Friday night.

Mayoral polls in Philippines decided by coin flip!

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 17:26

In the high-tech era of electronic voting, a dead heat mayoral election between two candidates in the Philippines has been decided by the old school way – flipping the coin.

Taiwan recalls envoy to Manila over fishermen killing

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 14:32

In wake of the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, Taiwan on Wednesday recalled its envoy to Manila and showed dissatisfaction over the apology issued on behalf of Philippines.