Philippines

Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs

The price hikes did not extend to the country's tricycle drivers, who earn money by carrying passengers on motorbikes and carriages.

Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

A Philippine soldier peers through an observation telescope from a viewing deck in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, February 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Karen Lema

Philippine police thwart teenagers’ alleged plan to attack school with Molotov cocktails, bombs

The five boys and two girls allegedly shared images and videos of school shootings in other countries with one another.

Philippines questions authenticity of China-circulated letter on Scarborough Shoal claim

A Philippine Coast Guard vessel was among the government ships sending supplies to 40 Filipino fishing boats at Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on September 16, 2025.

Philippines probes sudden closure of gas stations amid price hikes

Police officers will maintain a strong presence at key fuel supply points to ensure that rules are followed and to prevent service disruptions to motorists, the national police chief said.

Australia urged to be brave against China in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final

From left: Sam Kerr, Emily van Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrating after the 2-1 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13, 2026.

Nations must honour oil pacts amid export curbs, says Philippines

The Philippines is particularly vulnerable as it imports nearly its entire oil requirements, bulk of it from the Middle East.

Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

A Philippine Coast Guard member uses his phone to record the view of Philippine-occupied Thitu Island while onboard a plane in the disputed South China Sea, February 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Karen Lema

Some Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Abortions are strictly outlawed in the mainly Catholic Philippines, forcing women to turn to a patchwork of providers operating in the online shadows.

Japan thrash the Philippines 7-0 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis

Japan’s Riko Ueki directs a header off the goalpost under pressure from the Philippines’ Angela Beard and goalkeeper Nina Meollo in their AFC Women's Asian Cup football quarter-final at Accor Stadium in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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