Philippines

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high

A near-record number of journalists around the world are behind bars for their work, including two Reuters reporters whose imprisonment in Myanmar has drawn international criticism, according to a report released on Thursday.

2 days ago

India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

9 days ago

Rodrigo Duterte says that useless, critical Catholic bishops should be killed

"These bishops of yours, kill them. These b*****ds are useless. All they do is criticise," Duterte said in Manila on Wednesday.

9 days ago

Saudi Arabia: 17 Filipinos detained for attending Halloween party in Riyadh

Authorities reported that the party organizers did not have any permission to organize such an event.

Oct 30, 2018

New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

A report by Google-KPMG found that digitisation could unlock export opportunities worth $39 billion for Indian businesses in travel, media and entertainment and real estate, amongst others by 2022.

Jul 19, 2018

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in trouble for calling God 'stupid'

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte criticises Catholic Church's belief of original sin by calling God 'stupid'. His office defended his remarks even as the Church and citizens raised objections.

Jun 26, 2018

Cult admits robbing human body parts from cemetery gives them supernatural powers

A cult in the Philippines robs human body parts from cemeteries because they believe that putting them in the mouth can make them invisible.

Apr 6, 2018

Mysterious purple light spotted in the skies above Philippines [Watch video]

The spectators recorded the video of this bizarre phenomenon witnessed in the skies above the Philippines.

Feb 14, 2018

Watch: Badass rat scares the hell out of shoppers in a Philippines mall

One shopper jumped off in fear with his bags over his head when the rat tried to 'attack' him.

Feb 12, 2018

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Thirty-seven people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in the NCCC shopping mall in the Philippines. The fire started in a furniture shop and before quickly spreading to other shops and businesses. President Duterte visited the scene to meet with anxious relatives.

Dec 25, 2017

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Thirty-seven people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in the NCCC shopping mall in the Philippines. The fire started in a furniture shop and before quickly spreading to other shops and businesses. President Duterte visited the scene to meet with anxious relatives.

Dec 25, 2017

Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as toll rises to 200

Police and disaster officials said they expected the toll of about 200 dead to rise with more fatalities likely to be discovered in remote farm communities and coastal areas.

Dec 24, 2017

Philippines: About 90 feared dead as tropical storm Vinta causes massive landslides and mudslides before Christmas

It is also suspected that an entire village has been buried in the mudslide caused by tropical storm Vinta and authorities are not able to build contact with several villages in the region.

Dec 23, 2017

Philippines: Christmas spirits dampened as nation hunkers down for tropical storm Vinta after Urduja killed 40

Tropical storm Vinta neared Philippines on Thursday and is expected to make a landfall in the Davao-Caraga region by Thursday evening of Friday morning. Ferry and bus services have been suspended.

Dec 21, 2017

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam.

Nov 10, 2017

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam.

Nov 10, 2017

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam.

Nov 10, 2017

South Koreans and Filipinos protest against Donald Trumps visit

As President Donald Trump is on his 13-day trip around Asia, activists gathered in South Korea and the Philippines to protest against his visit.

Nov 7, 2017

$1bn needed for Marawi rebuild after recapture decimates parts of the city

A five-month battle to retake Marawi in the southern Philippines from pro-Islamic State fighters has left parts of the city in ruins. Philippine Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana has declared on October 23 the end of fighting in Marawi to start its rehabilitation.

Oct 25, 2017