The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Why houses in the Philippines stand on wooden stilts to survive floods, typhoons and extreme heat

Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo,…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Modi in Indonesia: India forming a strategic BrahMos belt

India's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing 'BrahMos belt,' already including the Philippines and Vietnam, offers regional powers a potent deterrent against China's maritime assertiveness. As US security assurances waver, these missile deployments provide a crucial, independent defence…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more

On This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Battle of Hattin, the announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, France presenting the Statue of Liberty, Philippine independence, the signing of the Freedom of Information Act, the death of Swami…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Carney, Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Florida Child Predator's 'Vile Actions' Led to 30 Years in Prison for Abusing Minors in the Philippines

Florida man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Officials called his crimes 'vile actions' in a cross-border child abuse case involving CSAM images and lifetime supervised release.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Philippines on Cloud 9 as surfing event upgraded

The Philippines will host a round of surfing's championship tour for the first time as Middle East uncertainty has forced changes to the season schedule.

AAP · Jul 2

Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting — incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'

A town in northern Philippines closed down all computer rental shops, with the mayor saying that these establishments distracted students from their studies and led to abuse and other dangers. The move came a little over a week after many people have started blaming a deadly school shooting in central…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

Nurse practitioner accused of funding Philippines resort from multi-state medicare fraud scheme

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The Independent UK · Jun 30

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking ‌to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

Photos show Vespa enthusiasts buzzing through Rome celebrating the little scooter's 80th anniversary

Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter's 80th anniversary. Enthusiasts from Europe, the US, Australia and the Philippines gathered to honor the iconic brand. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Independent UK · Jun 27