Latest "MANILA, Philippines" stories

Filipino Catholics pray for Mideast peace in huge gathering

The daylong procession of the wooden Black Nazarene draws massive numbers of largely poor devotees who pray for the sick and a better life.

4 years ago

Philippine official tweets order for new protest vs China

Chinese coast guard ships reportedly strayed near a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

4 years ago

Duterte flies to Russia for 2nd time to meet ‘idol’ Putin

The Philippine president continues steps to mend relations with China and reach out to the Russian strongman.

4 years ago

‘Five Eyes’ on China: US allies + Malaysia conduct exercises

And the Air Force vowed no lull in FONOPs over the South China Sea.

4 years ago

Duterte calls for calm after Philippine boat sinking

Twenty-two crewmen aboard the sunken boat were rescued by a Vietnamese fishing boat.

4 years ago

Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters

Beijing condemned the incident but did not immediately confirm or deny that a Chinese vessel was involved.

4 years ago

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