Philippines

Philippines President Orders Garbage Shipped Back To Canada

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 22, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered tonnes of garbage dumped in the Philippines years ago to be shipped back to Canada, his spokesman said Wednesday, escalating a festering diplomatic row.

'Widow Candidate' Tradition In Philippines' Deadly Polls

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2019

Gertrudes Batocabe never wanted to enter the Philippines' cutthroat politics, but after her husband was shot dead, allegedly by a rival in next week's midterm election, she felt bound to take his place.

India Joins Naval Exercises By US, Philippines, Japan In South China Sea

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Indian Navy on Thursday participated with the navies of the US, the Philippines and Japan in their first joint naval exercise in the disputed South China Sea, where China is flexing its muscle.

Four Countries Challenge Beijing To Naval Drills In The South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 9, 2019

In fresh show of naval force in the contested South China Sea, a US guided missile destroyer conducted drills with a Japanese aircraft carrier, two Indian naval ships and a Philippine patrol vessel in the waterway claimed by China, the US Navy said on Thursday.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Flicks Off Cockroach, Jokes It's Opposition's. Watch

World News | Reuters | Friday May 10, 2019

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seemed unfazed when a finger-sized cockroach scrambled onto his shoulder as he spoke at a campaign rally on Wednesday night.

Avengers: Endgame Pirated Version Aired on Local TV Channel in the Philippines

Aman Rashid | Friday May 3, 2019

Avengers: Endgame's pirated print was aired in the Philippines one day after its premiere.

Facebook Dating Expands to 14 More Countries, Gets a Secret Crush Feature

Gadgets 360 Staff | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Facebook Dating will now be available in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Laos, Malaysia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Suriname, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

New Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.4 Strikes As Philippines Hunts For Survivors

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 23, 2019

A 6.4-magnitude tremor struck the southern Philippines on Tuesday, US geologists said, just a day after a deadly quake that rocked the country's north.

Frantic Hunt For Survivors After Deadly Philippine Earthquake Kills 11

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Five people were killed when at least two buildings collapsed near Manila after a powerful earthquake set skyscrapers swaying and drove terrified locals into the street.

Flogging, Crucifixions Throughout Good Friday In Philippines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 19, 2019

Hundreds of barefoot men beat themselves with flails and at least 10 were to be nailed onto crosses throughout Good Friday in a blood-soaked display of religious fervour in the Philippines.

New Species Of Ancient Human Discovered In Philippines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2019

The human family tree has acquired a new branch with the unearthing of a previously unknown species of human that lived on an island in today's Philippines some 50,000 years ago.

"Lay Off": Philippine President Warns China Over Disputed Island

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 5, 2019

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in the South China Sea, warning of possible military action if China "touches" it amid rising tensions over the key waterway.

Philippine Officers Find 757 Tarantulas Crammed In Gift Wrapped Package

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 3, 2019

Philippine authorities said Wednesday they cracked open a gift-wrapped package shipped from Poland to discover 757 tarantulas crammed into plastic containers.

Philippine Journalist Maria Ressa Arrested Again, This Time For "Fraud"

World News | AFP | Friday March 29, 2019

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was arrested Friday on a fraud charge, her second detention in what press freedom advocates have said is retaliation for her news site's criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Bullish Bets On Indian Rupee Rise, Yuan Longs Recede: Poll

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday March 28, 2019

Investors piled on long rupee bets in a return to bullishness earlier this month after a year, the poll of 12 respondents showed.