![Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714453111_Filipinowomenjpg.jpg)
Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan
Police said the victims were allegedly forced to work in nightspots on this duty-free island.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Filipino typhoon survivors join 'David and Goliath' climate fight Filipino typhoon survivors join 'David and Goliath' climate fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699604997_950x600.jpg)
Filipino typhoon survivors join 'David and Goliath' climate fight
Greenpeace Philippines aims to build a pioneering community-led legal case against fossil fuel companies.
Sat Nov 11 2023
![Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699604772_950x600.jpg)
Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc
A humanitarian crisis provided fertile ground for traffickers in the hard-hit Eastern Visayas region.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea - president Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea - president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681474443_BongbongMarcos.jpg)
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea - president
Three Filipino fishermen were killed in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South China Sea, Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![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
![Malaysia's Petronas confirms new seizure orders on Luxembourg units Malaysia's Petronas confirms new seizure orders on Luxembourg units](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671511250_Petronas.jpg)
Malaysia's Petronas confirms new seizure orders on Luxembourg units
The action by the Filipino heirs of the last Sultan of Sulu is baseless, Petronas said in a statement.
Thu Feb 16 2023
![Filipino man held for jewellery purchase using pensioners bank card Filipino man held for jewellery purchase using pensioners bank card](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673314967_CARD.jpg)
Filipino man held for jewellery purchase using pensioners bank card
The victim found that there were deductions from September to December 2022 (from his bank card) under sales debit estimated at RM47,940.61.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![Filipino athlete skips his way to second jump-rope record Filipino athlete skips his way to second jump-rope record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666754775_MANILA.jpg)
Filipino athlete skips his way to second jump-rope record
Ryan Alonzo has set a second Guinness World Record in the high-intensity activity of jump rope.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Filipino boxing legend Pacquiao to fight in S. Korea to raise money for war-torn Ukraine Filipino boxing legend Pacquiao to fight in S. Korea to raise money for war-torn Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-05/51525428711_MannyPacquiao.jpg)
Filipino boxing legend Pacquiao to fight in S. Korea to raise money for war-torn Ukraine
Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, will take on the South Korean mixed martial artist DK Yoo on Dec 11.
Tue Oct 11 2022
![MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle petrol, four men arrested MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle petrol, four men arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661067511_Maritimditahan.jpg)
MMEA thwarts attempt to smuggle petrol, four men arrested
The MMEA foiled an attempt to smuggle 8,000 litres of petrol out of the country with the arrest of four men, including a Filipino, at the Silam Kem fishermen's jetty here at about 3.30 am yesterday.
Sun Aug 21 2022
![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
![Buko pandan dessert perfect treat during Ramadan Buko pandan dessert perfect treat during Ramadan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649739795_bukopandan.jpg)
Buko pandan dessert perfect treat during Ramadan
Buko pandan, a sweet and creamy Filipino dessert, made of jelly cubes, young coconut, and sweetened cream infused with a variety of flavours, makes a perfect treat during Ramadan.
Tue Apr 12 2022
![A hairy idea: Filipino artist uses own hair to create portraits A hairy idea: Filipino artist uses own hair to create portraits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648204026_MANILA.jpg)
A hairy idea: Filipino artist uses own hair to create portraits
Lacking adequate art supplies like paint and sketchpads at sea, Garcia uses his own hair to create images.
Sun Mar 27 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