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Philippines

Waymo admits its robotaxis call ‘response agents’ in Philippines for help

The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.
The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.

Filipino-American who shot ex-partner in front of children found guilty of murder

Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.
Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar, even as questions persist

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro sits beside ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Director and CEO Choi Shing Kwok during her lecture held on February 6, 2026 on Manila's chairmanship of ASEAN.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro sits beside ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Director and CEO Choi Shing Kwok during her lecture held on February 6, 2026 on Manila's chairmanship of ASEAN.

Philippine House panel finds bid to impeach President Marcos lacks substance

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos

FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Russian captain found guilty over crew member's death in US tanker crash

Russian national Vladimir Motin, captain of the Portuguese-flagged Solong that hit the Stena Immaculate tanker, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on January 13, 2026. CPS/Humberside Police/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
Russian national Vladimir Motin, captain of the Portuguese-flagged Solong that hit the Stena Immaculate tanker, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on January 13, 2026. CPS/Humberside Police/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Impeachment complaints filed against Philippine V-P Sara Duterte

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal

China has stepped up combat readiness patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in January.
China has stepped up combat readiness patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in January.

Philippine President Marcos rejects calls to declare Chinese envoy persona non grata, says palace

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr rejected proposals to declare Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan persona non grata.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr rejected proposals to declare Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan persona non grata.

Bodies pulled from sea as Philippine ferry toll rises to 29

A handout video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows personnel carrying the body of a victim from the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 on Jan 29.
A handout video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows personnel carrying the body of a victim from the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 on Jan 29.

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