ASEAN Plus Three strengthen rice reserves for potential climate crisis
Rice-dependent nations like the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam face extreme weather harming food production.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Philippine death-row prisoner in Indonesia arrives home
Mary Jane Veloso receives a last-minute reprieve from execution by firing squad for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Central Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency
The seismology agency advises local governments in the volcano's vicinity to evacuate people living near the volcano.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Philippines' Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Malaysia to protest to Philippines over its new maritime laws
Datuk Mohamad Alamin says the government found the reference documents reviewed touch on claims to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo.
Thu Nov 14 2024
China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed laws defining maritime entitlements and setting sea and air routes to strengthen the Philippines' sovereignty.
Mon Nov 11 2024
NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
The Philippines calls on Southeast Asian leaders and China to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea.
Wed Nov 06 2024
China warns of deep-sea spying devices, underwater 'lighthouses' that guide foreign submarines
China says it uncovered devices hidden on the ocean floor, transmitting information potentially "pre-set for battle."
Tue Oct 29 2024
MetMalaysia issues advisory on Typhoon Kong-rey
According to MetMalaysia, Typhoon Kong-Rey does not pose any significant threat to Malaysia.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
When Duterte was president, two men including a former policeman had testified before the Senate they were part of an alleged hit squad in Davao they said killed at Duterte's behest.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
The drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces, says Chinese military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.
Thu Sep 12 2024
China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea
China calls on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads".
Mon Sep 09 2024