Philippines

Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea

A China Coast Guard ship on the horizon through a telescopic view in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea on Feb 21.

Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso repatriated by Indonesia

Former death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s case sparked an uproar in the Philippines that forced Manila and Jakarta to strike a deal.

Ohashi eyes world title after swim world mark, gymnast Yulo clinches career grand slam

Japan’s Shin Ohashi celebrating after winning the men’s 200m breaststroke in a world record at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept 24.

Filipino trailblazer Carlos Yulo adds Asian Games gold to Olympic success in gymnastics

Filipino gymnast celebrates after winning the floor exercise gold at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Filipino folklore takes centre stage in DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island

Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) in Forgotten Island.

Thailand’s Puripol ‘Angel’ Boonson gearing for take-off with Asian Games sprint double

Thai sprinter Boonson Puripol celebrating after winning the 100m final at the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 11, 2025.

Philippine Senate lowers threshold for conviction in VP Duterte's impeachment trial

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she speaks to supporters on stage after the postponement of her arraignment, outside the Quezon City Hall in Quezon City, Philippines, September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ File Photo

Philippine Senate lowers threshold to oust V-P Duterte, derail her presidential bid

The decision means prosecutors now need 14 votes for a conviction, instead of the 16 votes.

Philippine bus lines press Marcos for fare hike as fuel prices soar

Diesel powers most of the Philippines’ buses and the ubiquitous jeepneys.

Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong’s remarks coincided with the EU and the Philippines announcing the finalisation of their own free trade deal the same day.

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