Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr left for his four-day official visit to the United States on Sunday (April 30), where he is set to meet his US counterpart, President Joe Biden on Monday.

Philippine president travels to United States to forge stronger ties amid tensions with China

A Philippine oil tanker—MT Princess Empress—that sank off on the shores of Pola in Oriental Mindoro province last month and caused an oil spill has been located.

Philippine oil tanker that sunk off last month found as spill spreads

Rescuers on Tuesday confirmed that the small plane carrying two Filipino pilots and two Australian passengers crashed on Mount Mayon volcano - one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes.

Missing plane's wreckage found on one of Philippine's most active volcanoes

Motorcycle-riding gunmen have killed a longtime radio commentator in metropolitan Manila, the latest attack on a member of the media in the Philippines, which is considered one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists.

Gunmen kill Philippine radio commentator Percival Mabasa in Manila

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trip to Singapore over the weekend to watch a Formula One race has come under attack from critics, while a recent storm has displaced thousands of Filipinos.

Philippine President Marcos watches F1 Singapore Grand Prix as country grapples with typhoon

After his inauguration as the nation's new leader on Thursday, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hailed his dictator father's regime. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

As critics fear a 'bleak future,' Philippines new President Ferdinand Marcos defends dictator father's regime

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history.

Dictator's son Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippines 17th president

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, is to be sworn in as Philippine president Thursday in one of history's greatest political comebacks.

Philippine Presidential Inauguration: Son of late dictator Marcos to swear in today

The son of the Philippines' late dictator Ferdinand Marcos will be sworn in as president today (Thursday). Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, has scored landslide victory in the last month elections.

Philippine Presidential Inauguration: Marcos Jr to take oath in a public event today

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippines 17th president

After it was ordered to shut down by authorities ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's last day in office, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa's news company Rappler was continuing to work "as usual", the Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Wednesday, as reported by AFP.

Philippines news site Rappler ordered to shut down, but owner Ressa says business ‘as usual’

China continues to add a high number of new cases every day. But the Chinese State is focusing on cracking down on critics. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Philippine Ambassador dies in Covid Quarantine in China

The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana passed away while in coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine, the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informed.

Philippine ambassador to China dies during COVID-19 quarantine, tributes pour in

Thousands of people fled their homes near a Philippine volcano Saturday after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky. Taal volcano, which sits in a picturesque lake south of Manila, exploded with a "short-lived" burst at 7:22 am (2322 GMT), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a statement.

Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts

The son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos strengthened his lead over his closest rival ahead of the presidential election in May, results of a new poll released on Sunday showed.

Philippine poll shows Marcos Jr's lead widening in presidential race

A COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged five to 11 launched in the Philippine capital featuring a circus-themed inoculation centre complete with stilt walkers and puppeteers.

Philippine: children get vaccinated at centre with superheroes and puppets

To raise aid for victims of Typhoon Rai, which ravaged the Philippines, the United Nations has started a campaign. As per the organisation, the money will be given to the 530,000 people in the worst-affected areas, who are in desperate need of day to day facilities.

UN starts a campaign to raise aid for the victims of Philippines' typhoon Rai

Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte's preferred successor, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, announced on Tuesday he was dropping out of the presidential race, leaving the administration without a candidate in next year's polls.

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's preferred successor quits presidential race

A group of recyclers in the Philippines are trying to tackle the country's soaring plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil beaches into building materials.

Philippine recyclers group turn plastic waste into building planks

Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo, an arch-rival of President Rodrigo Duterte and staunch critic of his deadly drug war, said Thursday she will run for the top job, becoming the leading opposition candidate in a crowded election field.

Duterte nemesis and drug-war critic bids for Philippine president

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will prepare his defence against an International Criminal Court probe into his deadly drug war, after previously insisting he would not cooperate.

Philippines' Duterte to prepare defence against ICC probe

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday he will not run for vice president in 2022 and will retire from politics, potentially paving the way for his daughter to contest the country's highest office.

Philippines' Duterte says will retire from politics

The Philippines' election season kicked off Friday with TV celebrities, political scions and at least one inmate expected to be among thousands of candidates vying for posts from president to town councillor.

'It is a circus': Philippine election season kicks off

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

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