The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Chinese ship accused of using ‘military-grade laser’ against Philippine vessel

Philippines coastguard says crew member temporarily blinded and mission disrupted in South China Sea

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

The Philippines accuses a Chinese ship of aiming a laser at a Filipino boat crew

The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2023

Manila accuses China of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres in South China Sea

Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese used ‘military-grade laser’ against a ship carrying supplies to the Sierra Madre.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2023

Bennylyn Burke’s family hold memorial in charred remains of fire-ravaged Philippines home

Bennylyn Burke was killed along with her two-year-old daughter Jellica by paedophile IT worker Andrew Innes.

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023

5 soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine camp

MANILA: Five soldiers were killed in a shooting at a military camp in the southern Philippines, including the shooter, the military said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Robbery-for-Hire / Challenges remain in discovering true identities of 'Luffy' and 'Kim'

Four Japanese men suspected of being behind a recent string of violent robberies in Japan have been deported from the Philippines. This is the third and final installment of a series looking at the revelations uncovered so far about the suspected robbery group.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 11, 2023

Five soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine military camp

Five soldiers were killed in a shooting at a military camp in the southern Philippines, including the shooter, the military said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2023

Japan, Philippines to step up defense cooperation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Thursday to strengthen security cooperation between Tokyo and Manila with an eye on China's growing hegemony in the East and South China Seas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

Japan, Philippines to work with ally U.S. to deter China, prevent Taiwan contingency

Japan and the Philippines have made clear that they will strengthen trilateral security cooperation between them and the United States, their common ally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions

Japan said it was looking to strengthen joint military exercises with the Philippines as the two U.S. allies on Thursday pledged to forge closer security ties at a time of heightened tensions with China.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023