The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Three dead and eight injured in shooting at southern Philippines school, police say

The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country

The Independent UK · Sep 18

From Peru to the Philippines, defending the land comes at a deadly cost

People defending their land, forests and communities continue to face killings, arrests and intimidation around the world – with Latin America by far the most dangerous region, the environmental campaign group Global Witness has found. In the Philippines, one community resisting a mining project has told RFI of arrests, injuries…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Canada visa processing times: Super Visa wait rises for Indians, visitor visa improves

Canada's visa processing times for Indian applicants have seen slight adjustments. Work and study permit wait times remain unchanged for Indian citizens. Visitor visa processing has improved slightly, while Super Visa wait times have increased. These processing times are estimates and not guaranteed deadlines. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updates…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Bulletin world briefing: Russia responds after Boris Johnson’s near miss with drone

Kremlin responds after Boris Johnson’s train in near miss with Russian drone Nato would defeat Russia quickly if we took our gloves off, says Poland Why a historic election in the Philippines is so important amid deadly clashes Sicilian airport suspends all flights amid Mount Etna volcanic ash eruptions Hyrox…

The Independent UK · Sep 14

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Euronews · Sep 14

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The Independent UK · Sep 14

Voting starts in historic Philippines election marred by deadly clashes

The autonomous region will complete its transition to an elected self-government

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Day after ferry overturns in Java Sea, Indonesia continues search for 129 missing

Rescue teams in Indonesia are working tirelessly in the Java Sea to locate 129 individuals who have gone missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had 243 passengers aboard, disappeared on Sunday. To date, 108 people have been saved from the capsized ship, although ongoing efforts are challenged by…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Three shot dead, 15 wounded ahead of polls in Philippine Muslim enclave

Three people were killed and 15 wounded in gunfire hours before voting opened in the Philippines' Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which was holding its first parliamentary election. The violence erupted after rival political groups clashed over their positions in a queue outside a polling station in Cotabato.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

A Muslim region in the southern Philippines votes in its first elections

A Muslim autonomous region in the southern Philippines is holding its first parliamentary elections

The Independent UK · Sep 13