Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated his election campaign promise to "shift to a higher gear" his country's ties with China, ahead of his three-day state visit to Beijing on Tuesday (January 3).

Philippines' Marcos heads off to meet China's Xi Jinping. What's on the agenda?

Chaos erupted at the Philippines’ main gateway, on New Year's Day (Sunday) after it faced a severe power outage, paralysing the country’s air traffic control and disrupting over 300 flights, as of Monday.

Thousands stranded at Philippines int'l airport after power outage; officials rush to restore operations

Thousands of exhausted passengers on Monday (January 2) remained stranded outside the ageing Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, after a New Year power outage caused hundreds of flight cancellations.

Thousands stranded at the Philippines' main airport after power outage

The Philippines halted flights in and out of Manila airport on New Year's Day after a power outage knocked out communication and radio equipment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Philippines: Power outage prompts chaos at Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.

Philippine floods: Death toll climbs to 39; search for survivors continues

The death toll from Christmas Day floods in the Philippines has risen to 13. The floods have caused the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their homes according to the authorities. The search is still on for 23 people.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Floods: At least 13 killed

Philippines Flood death toll climbed to 25 on Wednesday. The floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Flood: Death toll rises to 25 people

Southern Philippines witnessed heavy rains on Christmas day, followed by floods. Due to this, the number of deaths reported in the region has increased to 13. Although flash floods have started to subside, authorities continue to search for the 23 missing people.

Philippines floods: Death toll rises to 13 with 23 missing

At least 13 people have been killed and several others are missing, as heavy rain and flooding was reported in many regions in the Philippines. Watch this video to know more.

At least 13 people have been killed in Philippine floods

Nine people, including three former police officers, have been charged with kidnapping after series of mysterious disappearances in the country's massive cockfighting industry.

Philippines: Nine, including ex-police officials, charged in cockfight kidnappings

Now Christmas Day Celebrations turned brutal in the Philippines as 46,000 people were evacuated from their residences due to extensive flooding triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend. Officials reported that at least 11 people were killed and 19 others were reported missing dampening celebrations on the nation's most important holiday.

WION Climate Tracker | Christmas Tragedy: Heavy floods take over Phillipines

The Philippines has ordered its military to boost presence in South China Sea, citing what it called a "threat" from Chinese "activities". The order pertained to Spratly Islands.

Philippines moves to boost military presence in South China Sea due to China 'threat'

Hundreds of protesters commemorated International Human Rights Day with a protest march in Manila on Saturday. They alleged that a rising number of judicial killings have been taking place in the country.

Philippines protest: Hundreds protest against extra judicial killings

Manila protests: Hundreds protest against alleged judicial killings; stir against Philippines Prez

Child sex abuse boomed in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children were forced to perform live sex shows for pedophiles around the world. The Filipino president has declared an "all-out war" on child sexual abuse, but it's a war the Philippines does not seem to be winning.

Gravitas: Philippines sees pandemic boom in child sex abuse

Vice President Kamala Harris said that the relationship between the US and Philippines was long and enduring and American commitment unwavering. US is about to provide new funds to the Philippines.

Kamala Harris in Palawan island: US-Philippines ties long and enduring, says Harris

US Vice President Harris has arrived in Manila to reset US ties with the Philippines. She has also planned to visit the disputed islands of Palawan. She has met with protests.

US VP Kamala Harris to visit Palawan on the edge of the South China Sea

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is in the Philippines to bolster diplomatic ties. Tensions between Beijing and Manila rise after debris incident. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: U.S. bolstering ties with the Philippines to counter China?

Activists hold protest aganist U.S. VP Harris' Philippines visit. They wanted Philippines to be free from America's politics and influence. Local Police were seen blocking the approaching protesters.

Activists Protest Against U.S. Vice President Harris' Philippines Visit

US Vice President Harris has arrived in the Philippines to reset US ties with it. She has now arrived at the disputed islands of Palawan. US to provide new funds to the Philippines.

Harris visits the Palawan island: US to provide new funds to the Philippines

On Tuesday, United States Vice President Kamala Harris during her three-day trip to its ally in Asia visited the Philippines island of Palawan in the South China Sea amid growing Chinese influence in the region.

US VP Harris visits the disputed Philippine island in South China Sea

US Vice President Harris has arrived in Manila to reset US ties with the Philippines. She has now arrived at the disputed islands of Palawan. Watch this report

US Vice President in the Philippines on a three-day visit: Harris visits the Palawan island

US Vice President Harris has arrived in Manila to reset US ties with the Philippines. She has also planned to visit the disputed islands of Palawan. She has met with protests. Dozens of activists held a rally near the presidential Palace in Manila saying they wanted the Philippines to be peaceful and remain independent of America's politics and influence.

Kamala Harris Philippines Visit: Protests in the country over visit, activists hold rally

US Vice President Harris has arrived in Manila to reset US ties with the Philippines. She has also planned to visit the disputed islands of Palawan.

US Vice President Harris to visit disputed islands of Palawan; Harris to reset U.S. ties with Philippines

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