Story Archive
2019-09-20
In 2000, the United Nations health agency had declared the Philippines free of polio.
2019-09-19
“The outbreak calls for urgent action,” says UNICEF’s representative in the country.
2019-09-19
Arrests come two years after firefights and air strikes devastated the mosque-studded city.
2019-09-18
Vicente Loot, a former police general, survived an ambush in May 2018.
2019-09-18
Improvised bomb, handgun and IS flag recovered from Jomar Maan, authorities say.
2019-09-18
As many as 324 Chinese nationals are arrested in Palawan on suspicion of cybercrimes and other illegal activities.
2019-09-17
Defense chief Delfin Lorenzana apparently unaware of the deal, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo says.
2019-09-16
Incident occurs weeks after President Duterte agrees to bring in Misuari for wider peace in the southern Philippines.
2019-09-13
Chiefs discuss maritime security, counterterrorism and other regional concerns at Manila area meeting.
2019-09-13
Crackdown comes amid fears that influx of foreign workers could pose a security threat.
2019-09-12
Leni Robredo: Nation’s leader made “irresponsible” statements.
2019-09-11
Nanz Sawadjaan, believed to be an explosives expert, was gunned down during a firefight, general says.
2019-09-11
Red Cross warns the number might climb as nation could see an increase in mosquitos.
2019-09-11
Amado Espino, also a former lawmaker, was once wrongly accused by President Duterte as a narco-politician.
2019-09-11
Foreign affairs secretary says Beijing is backing off on excluding other navies from the waterway.