The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2025

How to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 – live stream the wilderness survival doc

Travel from the jungles of the Philippines to the American Midwest as new participants survive 21 days in the wilderness. Here's how to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 online from anywhere.

TechRadar · Mar 8, 2025

Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties

Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold large combat exercises and intensify defense cooperation

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Divers struggle in rough currents moments before tourist swept into deadly shark attack

Underwater footage shows scuba divers in the Philippines battling with strong undercurrents moments before two tourists were swept away, with one later killed in a shark attack.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Russian tourists die after being swept away by tide in shark-infested waters of popular diving spot

One found floating unconscious and the other seen being attacked by sharks

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Deadly Fire Kills Eight In Residential Building In Philippines

Tragic fire in Quezon city claims eight lives, one injured. Investigation ongoing. Philippines observes fire-prevention month in March.

Top News · Feb 27, 2025

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025

Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines

France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea in a show of firepower that will likely antagonize China

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025