Phillipines
Wreck of Japan's WWII 'Hellship' carrying Allied POWs found off Philippine coast after 80 years
The discovery, announced by the Hellships Memorial Foundation, was also aired in early June on the Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown program.
Three killed, five wounded in school shooting in central Philippines, one arrested
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake, tsunami strikes Philippines, killing at least 15
King cobra rises from bathroom bowl at Philippine resort, startling holidaymakers
Journalists in the Philippines, Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Two journalists from the Philippines and Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, the first given to journalists since 1935.
Israeli health team in Philippines to assist in COVID vaccination rollout
Manila has set vaccinating the majority of its adult population against coronavirus by the end of the year as a priority.
Israel to send health delegation to Philippines, assist with vaccinations
The delegation will consist of three experts and arrive on June 20.
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco, 53 dead in Philippines
Vamco is forecast to hit a swathe of Vietnam's coast from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai province.
Philippine army may seek martial law return after suicide attacks
Duterte made no mention of the attack in remarks on Tuesday.
Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Maria Ressa, chief executive of Rappler (www.rappler.com) and a former CNN journalist, was charged with cyber libel over a 2012 article that linked a businessman to illegal activities.
Philippines grant Iranian beauty queen asylum following extradition request
"She will be getting out of the airport and coming into Philippine territory," the country's justice undersecretary said.
Filipino children, mothers facing deportation protest outside PM’s home
In February a decision by the government was made to deport Filipino children above the age of five, even if they were born in Israel, together with their mothers.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Philippine quake kills 15
Porac mayor Condralito Dela Cruz said the earthquake was the most intense the town had ever experienced.
Philippines ISIS group 'neutralized' after de facto leader killed
Four soldiers were also killed during the fighting in Lanao del Sur province, which Islamic State claimed responsibility for on the mobile messaging service Telegram.