Allies of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have dominated a mid-term Senate election according to unofficial results on Tuesday, indicating growing support for the maverick leader and broad public endorsement of his controversial rule.

Polls close in Philippines vote seen as referendum on Duterte

At least eight people were killed when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Monday and officials feared dozens could be trapped in the rubble of a collapsed commercial building.

Eight killed, dozens feared trapped after earthquake hits Philippines

A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday, sending thousands of people fleeing high-rises in Manila as buildings shook. Office workers piled out onto the streets as emergency alarms blared, AFP reporters saw, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Strong earthquake sends Philippine workers fleeing buildings

Three Russian ships docked in Manila, the Philippines for a five-day port call on Monday aimed at improving navy-to-navy relations amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea.

Russian Warships arrive in Philippines as Manila distances itself from US

A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn.

Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn

The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.

Miss Universe 2018: Know all about Philippines' Catriona Gray

The journalist who leads a news site that has battled Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte turned herself in on Monday to face what she termed a "manufactured" tax fraud case that carries the threat of a decade behind bars.

Journalist critical of Philippines' Duterte surrenders to face charges

With Canada on the verge of becoming the world's second nation to legalise recreational marijuana, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that countries should think twice before opening that door.

'Just say no' to drug legalisation: WHO chief

US and European markets rallied while the euro, which was wallowing around 10-month lows against the dollar, surged, helped by a surprise surge in German inflation

Asian markets recover with Euro as Italy fears ease

Manila's first-ever "Underpants Run" drew crowds from dawn as around a thousand runners in skimpy outfits jogged and sprinted.

Hundreds strip off for 'underpants run' in Philippines

19 dead and 21 others injured when an accident occurred near Sablayan town

19 dead as bus plunges off Philippine cliff

The dead were all casino employees. About 20 people were injured

Five killed in 24-hour Philippine hotel blaze

In a petition filed in a Manila court last month, the department of justice listed more than 600 people it wanted to be categorised as rebels for 'using acts of terror' to undermine the government

Rodrigo Duterte needs a psychiatric evaluation, says UN

Maria Lourdes Sereno, the first woman to head the 15-member Supreme Court.

Philippines' top judge vows no quitting amid 'threats, bullying'

Paolo testified at a senate investigation in September into a seized shipment of around $125 million worth of narcotics from China.

Duterte's son quits as vice mayor of hometown Davao

A small bus taking an extended family to a dawn church service crashed into a larger bus in the town of Agoo, 200 kilometres north of Manila

20 dead in Philippines bus crash on way to Christmas mass

Over 200 passengers and crew were plucked to safety after the Mercraft 3 keeled over in heavy seas en route to a remote island, officials said

Four dead, 11 missing as ferry capsizes off Philippines

Japanese leaders are worried because of the warmth that Trump showed to Xi during his visit. It is suspected that US and China could develop a stronger bond that may harm Japan

Opinion: Is the US retreating from Asia, giving way to China?

U.S. President Donald Trump left the Philippines on Tuesday without attending an annual East Asia Summit, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would attend Tuesday's summit in his place

Trump skips East Asia leaders summit, sends Tillerson

The rising threat of the Islamic State group across Southeast Asia, and further efforts to pressure North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to abandon his nuclear ambitions were top agenda items in Manila

Trump hails 'great relationship' with self-proclaimed killer Duterte

Modi said he was keeping the emphasis on 'minimum government, maximum governance'

Want to make India global manufacturing hub: Modi at ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with US President Trump, also with President Duterte of Philippines.?

ASEAN summit begins in Manila amid tensions in North Korea, South China Sea issue

The two will hold the meeting on the sidelines of the 15th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) India summit and the 12th East Asia Summit in the Philippine capital.

PM Modi, Trump to hold bilateral talks in Manila

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and ther leaders to arrive in Manila tomorrow

Modi likely to reassert call for crafting global initiative to deal with threats at ASEAN summit

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