The government of the Philippines says it has logged what it calls "illegal incursions" into its waters by 287 boats with Chinese militia aboard.

Chinese militia boats 'entering Philippine water'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered police to arrest anyone not wearing a mask properly, including below the nose, as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.

COVID-19: Philippine President Duterte orders arrest of mask violators

China on Tuesday urged the Philippines to maintain “basic etiquette” after the Filipino Foreign Minister posted a message on Twitter laden with expletives. The Chinese also requested the Philippines to avoid diplomacy on social media after the Tweet went viral, calling it “microphone diplomacy”.

China asks the Philippines to exercise 'basic etiquette' after minister cusses on Twitter

The Philippines does not recognise China's annual fishing ban that covers the West Philippine Sea, the country's national security adviser said on Wednesday. "This fishing ban does not apply to our fishermen," the Philippines' South China Sea task force said in a statement late on Tuesday.

Philippines rejects Chinese fishing ban in South China Sea

Whether it's politics or sports, the show always goes on. We saw one play out over the weekend. Thankfully it was on social media. So the ordinary citizens were spared.

Amid India's Covid crisis, season of politics remains perennial

The Philippines will continue maritime exercises inside its 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, the country's defence minister said on Sunday, despite a call by China to stop actions that it said could escalate disputes.

Philippines vows to continue maritime exercises in South China Sea

China has no business telling the Philippines what it can or cannot do within its waters, Manila's defence ministry said on Wednesday, rejecting Beijing's opposition to its ongoing coastguard exercises.

Philippines tells China to mind its own business over maritime drills 

Meet the Philippine collector with a super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys who built his home especially to house his collection. From the age of five, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger King and home-country favourite Jollibee. Now, nearly five decades later, the 50-year-old has about 20,000 toys packed from floor to ceiling in his home and holds a Guinness World Record from 2014, when his collection reached more than 10,000 items.

Have you ever seen a super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys?

The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines on Monday rose to 10,06,428, the country's health authority reported

Philippines becomes latest nation to report 10 lakh COVID-19 cases

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he was prepared to send his military ships in the South China Sea to "stake a claim" over oil and mineral resources in the disputed part of the strategic waterway.

'Will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim': Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has cancelled plans to visit India and the Philippines during his country's extended holiday starting in late April amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, a senior government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Japan PM cancels trip to India, Philippines amid rising COVID-19 cases

Philippines' Duterte says he will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources

The Philippines has lifted a suspension on the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people under 60, an official said Monday, arguing "the benefits outweigh the risk" as the country battles record infections.

Philippines lifts suspension on AstraZeneca vaccine for under 60s

The Philippines has warned locals about incoming flash floods as Surigae has intensified while on water, making it the first super typhoon of 2021. Also known as Bising, the typhoon is said to now have the strength of a Category 5 hurricane and is forming over the Philippine Sea.

Philippines warns flash floods as Surigae turns into super typhoon

Authorities in Philippines said on Saturday that they had seized 200 tonnes of illegally harvested giant clamshells. The shells are worth USD 24.8 million. This is one of the biggest known operations of its kind in the country.

Philippines: Giant clamshells worth USD 25 million seized in raid

Philippine foreign policy experts and lawmakers have asked President Rodrigo Duterte to end his "policy of subservience" towards China, saying the Filipino leader's silence is leading to hundreds of Chinese vessels lining up in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.

Philippine President Duterte asked to confront China in South China Sea

The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador to press its demand for Chinese vessels to immediately leave a reef claimed by Manila in the South China Sea and said their presence was stoking tensions, officials said on Tuesday.

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over reef dispute in South China Sea 

China has been claiming islands in South China Sea since 1974. Now it is eyeing and moving to gain control of Dongsha islands. Dongsha islands are a part of Taiwan.

China makes moves around Dongsha Island in South China Sea

Philippine and US soldiers will conduct a two-week joint military exercise from Monday, resuming the annual training event after last year's cancellation due to the pandemic, the Philippine military chief said on Sunday.

Philippines, US to begin two-week joint military drill from Monday 

A Filipino man who was flouting coronavirus rules died after being forced to exercise by police as a form of punishment. Darren Manaog Penaredondo went out to buy water in the Cavity province on Thursday when he was stopped by officers at 6 pm local time, BBC reported.

Filipino man who flouted coronavirus rules dies after 'exercise punishment'

Tensions escalate between China and the Philippines over Chinese fishing fleets in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippines Defence Minister said that China was intending to occupy more areas in the disputed water.

Philippines says China wants to occupy more disputed areas

Amid tensions over the South China Sea, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's aides on Monday lashed out at China asserting that the presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed reef could ignite "unwanted hostilities".

Chinese vessels in South China Sea could ignite 'unwanted hostilities': Philippines

Territorial "incursions" by hundreds of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea are straining ties between Manila and Beijing, and could lead to "unwanted hostilities", an aide to President Rodrigo Duterte`s said on Monday.

Philippine president's aide warns of 'unwanted hostilities' over Chinese boats

Philippines on Sunday accused Beijing of planning to occupy more "features" in the disputed South China Sea. China claims almost the entirety of the resource-rich sea and has asserted its stance by building up small shoals and reefs into military bases with airstrips and port facilities.

Philippines accuses China of plans to occupy more features in South China Sea

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