![President Marcos vows to promote Filipinos' welfare in Malaysia President Marcos vows to promote Filipinos' welfare in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690345325_FerdinandRMarcosJ.jpg)
President Marcos vows to promote Filipinos' welfare in Malaysia
There are nearly a million Filipinos in Malaysia, mostly overseas OFWs, according to the figures released by the Philippine Embassy in KL.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682673394_TBKAPALFILIPINA.jpg)
Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos
China has agreed to "sit down" and talk about Filipinos' fishing rights in the South China Sea, Ferdinand Marcos said.
Mon May 01 2023
![Philippines' Marcos, Robredo set for rousing final rallies as presidential vote looms Philippines' Marcos, Robredo set for rousing final rallies as presidential vote looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651917538_TBLeniRobredo.jpg)
Philippines' Marcos, Robredo set for rousing final rallies as presidential vote looms
Up to 65 million Filipinos are eligible to cast ballots on Monday to decide on the successor to President Rodrigo Duterte after six years in power.
Sat May 07 2022
![In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644216488_ferdinand.jpg)
In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride
The return of a Marcos to Malacanang, the presidential palace, is unthinkable for millions of Filipinos.
Mon Feb 07 2022
![ESSCom investigating report of armed 'Filipinos' slipping into Lahad Datu ESSCom investigating report of armed 'Filipinos' slipping into Lahad Datu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643896683_ESSCOM.jpg)
ESSCom investigating report of armed 'Filipinos' slipping into Lahad Datu
ESSCom is investigating an allegation that more than 10 armed men, believed to be Filipinos, had infiltrated into Lahad Datu through Tambisan waters.
Thu Feb 03 2022
![Philippines' 20 month lockdown of children sparks creative playtime Philippines' 20 month lockdown of children sparks creative playtime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636081139_MANILA.jpg)
Philippines' 20 month lockdown of children sparks creative playtime
For many of the 40 million Filipinos under the age of 18, the Philippines has maintained policy of banning minors from outdoors.
Fri Nov 05 2021
![Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624594084_MANILA.jpg)
Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future
Each morning, a group of Filipinos rakes up piles of trash on the banks of one of the world's most polluted rivers.
Fri Jun 25 2021
![Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616495288_PesuruhjayaPolisSa.jpg)
Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police
Eight Filipinos who are members of the Abu Sayyaf group have been arrested in a special operation in Taman Sri Arjuna, Beaufort, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali.
Mon May 10 2021
![Eight nabbed for illegal fishing near oil rig Eight nabbed for illegal fishing near oil rig](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618736780_MalaysianMaritimeE.jpg)
Eight nabbed for illegal fishing near oil rig
MMEA Labuan Zone arrested eight people, including four Filipinos for fishing near an oil rig, about 23.3 nautical miles northwest of Labuan, Sunday morning.
Sun Apr 18 2021
![94 Indonesian illegal immigrants deported from Sabah 94 Indonesian illegal immigrants deported from Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594807923_PATITAWAU.jpg)
94 Indonesian illegal immigrants deported from Sabah
Sabah National Security Council director said it was the 21st series of deportation via sea routes involving the Filipinos and Indonesians this year.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![Police hunt for nine Filipinos who escaped from detention centre Police hunt for nine Filipinos who escaped from detention centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591868921_LogoPDRM.jpg)
Police hunt for nine Filipinos who escaped from detention centre
The detainees, aged between 18 and 43, got out of the centre through a window in the toilet after breaking the grille.
Thu Jun 11 2020
![Ceritalah ASEAN - Dreams of a schoolteacher in Laoag Ceritalah ASEAN - Dreams of a schoolteacher in Laoag](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521611844_CeritalahASEAN.jpg)
Ceritalah ASEAN - Dreams of a schoolteacher in Laoag
When shes not teaching during school hours, the lively educator is a coach for mathematics competitions or tutoring kids.
Wed Mar 21 2018
![Most Filipinos support government war on drugs - Survey Most Filipinos support government war on drugs - Survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41464610816_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Most Filipinos support government war on drugs - Survey
A survey by Pulse Asia Inc conducted from Sept 24 to 30 showed that 88 per cent of the 1,200 people surveyed nationwide "expressed support for the campaign."
Mon Oct 16 2017
![MAF halt illegal entry by 34 Filipinos MAF halt illegal entry by 34 Filipinos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478515917_EsssCom.jpg)
MAF halt illegal entry by 34 Filipinos
ATB 2 commander Brigadier general Zarondin Md Amin in a statement here today said the suspects, in seven boats, were intercepted in a quick reaction force (QRF) at 8.39 pm.
Thu Oct 12 2017
![Philippine president sees biggest ratings dip, but popularity intact Philippine president sees biggest ratings dip, but popularity intact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41481780364_rodrigoduterte.jpg)
Philippine president sees biggest ratings dip, but popularity intact
Net satisfaction, used by pollster Social Weather Stations as a rating of the president's performance, was down 18 points from the second quarter to 48, classified as "good" in the survey.
Sun Oct 08 2017