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Philippines: Submerged village reappears due to drought
Sorry, your browser does not support videos A centuries-old village submerged by dam construction in the 1970s is resurfacing due to falling water levels caused by drought gripping much of…
Philippines | Jeepneys at the end of the road
(Manila) Noisy smoke-spitters with flamboyant decor, the jeepneys, these customized Jeeps that have become part of Filipino folklore, are reaching the end of their journey, in competition with more modern…
Philippines, Thailand and Bangladesh face heatwave
An extreme heatwave in Southeast Asia has closed thousands of schools in the Philippines, confined Thais to their homes and prompted Muslim worshipers to pray for rain in Bangladesh. April…
Philippines, Thailand and Bangladesh face heatwave
An extreme heatwave in Southeast Asia has closed thousands of schools in the Philippines, confined Thais to their homes and prompted Muslim worshipers to pray for rain in Bangladesh. April…
Why is the United States committed to defending the Philippines in the South China Sea?
Relations between Washington and Manila have continued to improve since the arrival of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in June 2022, driven by Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region, to…
South China Sea | Joe Biden promises to defend the Philippines in the event of an attack
(Washington) In a warning clearly intended for Beijing, Joe Biden pledged Thursday to defend the Philippines in the event of an “attack” in the South China Sea, during an unprecedented…
Joe Biden vows to defend Philippines if attacked in South China Sea
(Washington) In a warning clearly intended for Beijing, Joe Biden pledged Thursday to defend the Philippines in the event of an “attack” in the South China Sea, during an unprecedented…
Philippines | Pet dogs trained in search and rescue
Sorry, your browser does not support videos Pet dogs in the Philippines are being trained to assist in search and rescue operations as the country prepares for a possible large-scale…
US, Philippines, Japan, Australia to hold joint military exercises in South China Sea
The four countries will conduct naval and air exercises on Sunday in a maritime area where Beijing claims almost total sovereignty. Published on 04/06/2024 09:20 Update on 04/06/2024 12:15 Reading…
US, Philippines, Japan, Australia to hold joint exercises in South China Sea
The four countries will conduct joint naval and air exercises on Sunday in a maritime area where Beijing claims almost complete sovereignty. Published on 04/06/2024 09:20 Reading time: 1 min…
China Sea | Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia to hold joint naval exercises
(Manila) The Philippines will hold joint naval exercises with the United States, Japan and Australia in the South China Sea on Sunday amid China’s growing influence in the region, the…
United States, Japan and Australia | Philippines prepares joint naval exercises
(Manila) The Philippines will hold joint naval exercises with the United States, Japan and Australia, two diplomatic sources told AFP on Thursday, as part of strengthening their military cooperation in…
Tsunami warnings in Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines after powerful earthquake
An underwater earthquake of greater than magnitude 7 occurred Wednesday near Taiwan, the most powerful to hit the island in 25 years, triggering tsunami warnings in Taiwan, Japan and the…
In the Philippines, crucifixions and self-flagellation for Good Friday
Crucified on a wooden cross or whipped until they bled, Catholics reenacted the last moments of Jesus Christ to celebrate Good Friday in the Philippines. Dozens of flagellants strolled barefoot…
New skirmish between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea leaves three injured
According to the Philippines, the Chinese coast guard blocked a supply ship near the Second Thomas Atoll, in the South China Sea that Beijing claims almost entirely. Published on 03/25/2024…
Blinken confirms US ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend Philippines
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed in Manila on Tuesday the United States’ “ironclad” commitment to defend the Philippines in the South China Sea, triggering a scathing response from…
Philippines | Dance to rediscover your sensuality
(Manila) In a bare outfit, Christelle Guno sways to a Britney Spears hit while grabbing a chair, in a dance class in Manila: like other women, she seeks to ignore…
Philippines asks Beijing to stop ‘harassing’ them
The Philippines is urging China to stop “harassing” them, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday, assuring he is committed to a peaceful resolution of disputes in the…
Philippines | Landslide death toll rises to 27
Sorry, your browser does not support videos (Manila) Philippine rescuers hailed it “a miracle” Friday after a child was rescued from the mud about 60 hours after a landslide that…
Philippines | Child saved nearly 60 hours after landslide
(Manila) Philippine emergency services described “a miracle” Friday following the rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide that left at least 11 dead and more than a…