Philippines

Philippines defends bounty for fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity, was last seen in May.

Manami Resort in Sipalay, Philippines: A hideaway in paradise worth the eight-hour journey

The private beach opens to a grassy seashore at Manami Resort.

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Gilberto Teodoro shows Manila’s sharpest weapon against China isn’t a warship

Gilberto Teodoro, Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31.

Philippines investigates laptop found at Thomas Markle’s former home

Meghan Markle said on Oct 23 she was “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had possessed images of child abuse.

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

My long-time helper is back after a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. I’m grateful

For some domestic helpers, home spans both the place they came to for work and their birthplace, where people they cherish still live, says the writer.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2026

Iran has said it could target seven major internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz should Iranian infrastructure come under attack from the US and Israel.

Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims

Thomas Markle (right) is the father of Meghan and father-in-law to Britain’s Prince Harry. Markle has dismissed the allegations against him as “sick lies”.

Philippines puts bounty on Duterte’s fugitive drug-war enforcer

Former Philippine police chief and sitting Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa had mostly been in hiding for months.

US backs Philippines’ ube push with US$34.1m funding

The funding underscores increasing interest in the Philippines’ production of the crop, which has captured worldwide attention for its distinctive colour.

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