A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity, an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses said. It wasn’t immediately clear what set off the gunfire or if there […]
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Korean Air halts rooster transport on Philippines routes
Korean Air has announced a ban on transporting roosters on flights operating from the United States to the Philippines, a move welcomed by animal rights organisations campaigning against the international trade linked to cockfighting. Read More: Korean Air orders over 100 Boeing aircraft in record deal The airline confirmed that it has suspended the transportation of […]
Philippines declares national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency in response to the threat posed by the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran, citing risks to the country’s oil supply and overall energy security. Read More: PM Shehbaz calls for nationwide fuel conservation The executive order, signed on Tuesday, grants Marcos emergency […]
Ahmed Baig makes Asian Tour cut, eyes Philippines Open challenge
Pakistan golf reached a significant milestone as Ahmed Baig earned recognition as a player worthy of competing on the prestigious Asian Tour, marking a major breakthrough for the country’s presence on the continental golfing stage. Following a series of impressive performances, Baig has been graded as a merited professional and will now test his skills […]
Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine president Marcos
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing an impeachment complaint filed by a lawyer on Monday, accusing him of betraying public trust and violating constitutional duties by allowing the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte earlier this year. Read More: Dirty tricks allegations mar last days of Philippine election campaign The impeachment pleading was submitted […]
Typhoon Fung-wong threatens Philippines with deadly storm surges
MANILA: The Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Fung-wong, locally named Uwan, as it churns toward the eastern coast, bringing life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds. The weather bureau PAGASA has warned that the typhoon could intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night. Currently packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph and […]
Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves trail of damage in Vietnam and Philippines
HANOI: Coastal areas in Vietnam are assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi’s strong winds and heavy rain, which has already claimed one life in Dak Lak province, state media reported. The storm hit central Vietnam late Thursday, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages as it moved inland. Authorities warned of continued heavy […]
China evacuates 400,000 as super typhoon slams Philippines
China has begun preparations to evacuate 400,000 people from the city of Shenzhen as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward southern China. Meanwhile, residents in northern Philippines faced destructive winds and heavy rain as the powerful storm made landfall. Ragasa hit Calayan Island at 3 p.m. Monday, with sustained winds of 215 kph and gusts up […]
Germany and Philippines sign new defense deal amid South China sea tensions
Germany and the Philippines have signed a new defense cooperation agreement as Manila continues to strengthen international partnerships in response to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The deal was signed in Berlin on Wednesday by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. According to the Philippine defense ministry, the […]
Philippines’ death toll from Tropical Storm Nalgae climbs to 72
MANILA: The Philippines has recorded 72 deaths from Tropical Storm Nalgae which caused floods and landslides in southern provinces, the country’s disaster agency said on Saturday. Maguindanao province was the most affected with 67 people dead, while two were killed in Sultan Kudarat, another two in South Cotabato and the rest of the casualties spread […]