A powerful explosion ripped through a Catholic mass in the southern Philippines this morning. Four people were killed and 40 people were left injured. The explosion took place during the morning mass that was underway in a state-run University gymnasium.

Bomb blast rips through a Catholic mass in Southern Philippines

The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sunday (Dec 3) that it monitored the illegal presence of more than 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels at a reef in the South China Sea.

Philippines says it monitored illegal presence of over 135 Chinese vessels in South China Sea

An explosion at a university in the insurgency-hit southern Philippines claimed four lives and left at least 50 people injured during a Catholic Mass in the varsity’s gymnasium on Sunday (Dec 3).

Four killed, 50 injured in Catholic Mass blast at Philippines university, military on alert

The Philippines said on Saturday (Dec 2) that China executed two Filipinos for drug trafficking despite Manila's appeals to commute their death sentences to life in prison.

China executes two Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking: Manila

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that disputes over the South China Sea should not define bilateral relations with China. The two leaders met on Friday to find a way to diffuse tensions over the territorial rights in the busy Waterway.

South China sea dispute: Is Philippines risking confrontation?

Philippines and China see tense confrontation over maritime claims

The militaries of the Philippines and the United States launched joint patrols on Tuesday in waters near Taiwan, officials of the Southeast Asian nation said, a move likely to fan further tension with China.

Philippines launches joint sea, air patrols with US military

Philippines: South China Sea dispute should not define ties

The United States and the Philippines on Friday sealed a landmark nuclear deal that will let the US export nuclear tech and material to Manila. The Philippines is planning to use nuclear power in order to decarbonise and take further steps towards energy independence.

US signs major nuclear deal with Philippines, to export tech, material for energy infra

The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonise and boost energy independence.

US, Philippines sign landmark nuclear deal

The US Geological Survey said that a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Friday (Nov 17). So far, there were no reports of casualties, but the local authorities have warned of potential damage.

Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes southern Philippines

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon.

Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea

The Philippines has delivered a significant blow to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by opting to exit the trillion-dollar infrastructure project of President Xi Jinping.

First Italy, now Philippines jumps off the Belt and Road bandwagon: Is Xi Jinping's BRI exploitative?

A radio broadcaster in the Philippines was shot dead in his studio on Sunday (Nov 5). Juan Jumalon, 57, also known as "DJ Johnny Walker" used to do his Cebuano-language show at the 94.

Philippines: Radio broadcaster shot dead inside studio, president orders probe

Another geopolitical implication unfolds as the Philippines has trumpeted the full termination of major projects under China's Belt and Road initiative.

Philippines terminates major Chinese infrastructure projects

At least nineteen people were killed in the restive southern Philippines on Monday as millions turned out to vote for village leaders following months of deadly poll-related violence.

19 people killed in Philippines during village elections

The United States does not have the right to get involved in problems between China and the Philippines, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday at a regular press briefing.

China decries Biden's vow to defend Philippines if it's attacked

In the most recent of several maritime encounters, Chinese vessels obstructed a Philippine boat that was resupply forces in the South China Sea on Sunday. China and the Philippines then swapped allegations over the collision that occurred in disputed seas of the South China Sea.

China: Philippines deliberately provoking trouble

China has released videos said to be taken on Sunday (Oct 22) which show its vessel blocking a Philippine boat which was supplying forces in disputed waters of the South China Sea.

South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese envoy over two collisions

Tussle between the Philippines & China over the South China Sea is not something new. In the latest a Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Phillipine coast guard ship and military run-supply boat off a contested shoal.

Tussle reignites between China & Philippines | Live discussion

China and the Philippines had a recent faceoff in the South China Sea. The incident involved boat collisions and blockades. The disagreement focused on the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

Tensions rise after latest South China Sea clash between China & Philippines

Beijing and Manila trade charges over collision in South China Sea

The Philippines on Sunday (Oct 22) slammed a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding with their resupply boat which was moving towards a tiny garrison in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippines says China coastguard vessel collided with resupply boat, Beijing says it 'lawfully' blocked it

The Philippine military has been ordered to refrain from using digital applications that harness artificial intelligence (AI) to generate personal portraits. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Friday (Oct 20), Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Philippine military ordered to stop using AI apps due to security risks

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