The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

AAP · Jul 20

Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake

Escaped flowerhorn cichlids are causing concern for native species and about parasites capable of infecting humans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Philippines condemns China for ‘racist’ AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

Video was posted on Facebook amid escalating tensions between two countries over use of reef area for fishing

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Suspects arrested in the Philippines over killing of US marine biologist

Philippine police say they have arrested the alleged gunman and two other suspects in connection with the killing of a distinguished American marine biologist in his house in the central Philippines

The Independent UK · Jul 16

A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely

Two weeks ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded three distinct, short-lived explosions in less than five minutes at Taal Volcano. The eruption sent a column of ash and steam up to 1.2km into the air.

The Conversation · Jul 15

'It's A Continuous Process': Alexandra Eala's Candid Take On Chasing Greatness

Alex Eala's historic Wimbledon performance, including a win over the defending champion, has inspired Filipino tennis fans and reshaped national expectations for the sport's future.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

US Scientist Kent Carpenter Shot Dead in the Philippines, Partner Sexually Assaulted During Attack

US marine biologist Kent Carpenter has been shot dead in his Negros Oriental home, with police probing his partner's claim she was tied up and sexually assaulted by masked intruders

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Old Dominion University professor shot dead in the Philippines weeks before he was set to retire

His research shaped conservation efforts around the world, university officials said

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Asean envoy meets Myanmar rebel groups in Thailand

Asean’s special envoy on Myanmar ​has held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and ‌a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle the country’s civil war, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue, the Philippines said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

China cries foul after 14 nations, including Japan, reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has "never changed" despite the 2016 tribunal ruling. The diplomatic row erupted after Japan, along with the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and nine other countries,…

The Times of India · Jul 13