Philippines

In show of force, Philippines and US launch naval exercise

The 12-day Samasama joint drills will take place off Luzon island.

Philippine president: Not pursuing trouble, defending territory by removing Chinese sea barrier

Filipinos caught 164 tons of fish after the barrier was cut down, he said.

El Niño, India’s rice export ban cause food security fears in SE Asia

Region’s millions depend on rice for 50% to 70% of their calorie intake.

Philippine Senate detains cult members accused of forcing children to marry

A 15-year-old alleged victim says group leader Jey Rence Quilario ordered her adult husband to rape her.

Report: Internet freedom in Philippines deteriorated sharply in 2022

Governments’ use of artificial intelligence meanwhile amplified a general decline worldwide, Freedom House says.

Philippine Senate detains cult members accused of forcing children to marry

A 15-year-old alleged victim says group leader Jey Rence Quilario ordered her adult husband to rape her.

The Filipino women forced to be sex slaves for the Japanese during World War II are dying out