At least 25 people have died so far in landslides and floods in central and southern Philippines after Tropical Storm Megi swept the nation.

Heavy rains pummel southern Philippines, 25 dead and 6 reported missing

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the need to exercise restraint to maintain peace in the South China Sea, Manila's presidential office said on Saturday.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and China's Xi call for restraint in South China Sea

The Philippines in the United States are holding their largest-ever annual joint military drills, this is to deepen their defense ties amid fresh tensions in the disputes South China sea region.

United States, Philippines kick off their largest-ever annual joint military drills

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of "close distance maneuvering" by a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the disputed South China Sea that "constrained" the movement of a Philippine ship sailing nearby.

Philippines slams Chinese ship's 'close distance maneuvering' at Scarborough Shoal

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revised a law under which the age of sexual consent has now been raised to 16. As per child rights activists, this move will protect youngsters from rape and abuse.

To prevent rape and abuse, Philippines raises age of sexual consent to 16

Volunteer teacher found a way to reach students in Southern Philippines amid the Covid-19 pandemic. These students were not missing out on in-person classes since the pandemic began.

Philippines: Watch how teachers use trolleys as mobile classrooms for kids amid Covid-19

Philippine police have arrested a doctor in the capital Manila, accusing her of being a leader of a Maoist rebel group that has waged a decades-long insurgency against the government.

Philippines arrests doctor alleged to be top rebel

The Philippines has deferred ratifying the China-led RCEP trade deal amid opposition from farmers and businesses. The delay comes amid Manila's growing rivalry with Beijing, and their growing proximity to Delhi. Palki Sharma tells you how India can benefit.

Gravitas: The Philippines delays RCEP nod

Fears of scam have surged as Axie Infinity craze has exploded in Philippines. Detractors warn the game is a "house of cards", some likening it to a fraud scheme driven by hype and speculation.

'House of cards': Fears of scam surge as Axie Infinity craze explodes in Philippines

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is set to begin his three-day visit to the Philippines on Sunday with an aim to strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar will visit the Philippines from February 13 to 15, to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest, said the Ministry of External Affairs in its official statement on Wednesday.

Jaishankar to begin his three-day Philippines visit today

India is turning from an arms buyer to an arms maker. India and the Philippines have signed a contract for the shore-based anti-ship missile system acquisition project in what would formalise New Delhi's maiden export consignment of BrahMos missiles, which are jointly developed with Moscow.

India and Philippines ink contract for BrahMos missiles

The Philippine foreign minister said on Sunday that Myanmar's deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was 'indispensable' for restoring democracy in the country.

Suu Kyi 'indispensable' for democracy in Myanmar, says the Philippines

In what is being termed as the nation's latest big-ticket purchase, the Philippines will buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters for more than $620 million. The move comes in an attempt to upgrade its military capability.

To upgrade its military, Philippines will buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters

The Philippines is all set to buy anti-ship BrahMos missiles from India. Can India build on this deal and enter the global arms market? How should India pivot from arms buyer to seller? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The Philippines to buy India’s BrahMos missile

The Philippines on Friday accepted India's proposal to supply the BrahMos anti-ship missile system for its navy. The two governments had earlier signed an “implementing agreement” for the procurement of the BrahMos missile.

Philippines to buy India's BrahMos missile

The typhoon-hit Philippines, which is already reeling under Covid, is facing another major health crisis— diarrhoea. According to local reports, nine people have died and hundreds have fallen ill in Typhoon Rai struck islands in the Philippines.

Mounting health crisis after super typhoon: Nine dead, hundreds ill with diarrhoea in Philippines

Philippines continues to witness the surge in coronavirus cases, president Rodrigo Duterte has issued a warning to the unvaccinated individuals. Duterte has said that the individuals will have to face arrests if they flout the stay-at-home orders.

'Obey the stay-at-home orders or face arrest,' Philippines president issues warning

Vietnam and The Philippines are likely to acquire India's BrahMos cruise missile. Palki Sharma tells you how the sale could boost India's defence export market and give India an edge over China.

Gravitas: Vietnam and The Philippines likely to acquire India's BrahMos missile

“The trees snapped like matchsticks.” Ed Boysillo, 54, a municipal worker in Ubay, in the central Philippine province of Bohol, was describing the fearsome power of Super Typhoon Rai.

‘Help us’: After Typhoon Rai, miles of destruction and the smell of death

Death toll in the Philippines due to powerful Typhoon Rai has increased to 389, a government disaster agency was quoted as saying on Monday. 64 people are missing.

Philippines: Typhoon Rai death toll increases to 389

Philippines has approved the purchase of Merck's anti-viral pill for COVID-19, called molnupiravir in its battle to rein in the more infectious Omicron variant. The pill can be used for adult patients that are at risk of developing severe illness.

After Pfizer vaccine, Philippines approves purchase of Merck's COVID-19 pill

At least 109 people have been killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official tallies showed Sunday, as efforts to deliver water and food to devastated islands ramped up.

More than 100 dead in Philippines typhoon, search and rescue efforts underway

Flights stand cancelled, roads shut, and over 300,000 people were forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines.

Over 200 killed, 300,000 displaced after typhoon Rai hits the Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Rai in the Philippines has reached 375 with over 50 people missing. A "complete carnage" situation has been reported by the Red Cross society as hospitals and schools have been "ripped to shreds.

Death toll surges to 375 as typhoon Rai causes destruction in Philippines

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