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American troops took the bells as war souvenirs after sacking Balangiga town in 1901.

Poll-related violence on the rise months ahead of elections next year, authorities say.

But Bangsamoro Basic Law has been watered down, critics say.

Sulu province governor accuses Congress of abusing power to pass the legislation.

Up to a half-dozen troops are killed in four-hour gun-battle on southern island.

President’s statement comesdays after China finishes exploration project in the sea area.

Hundreds of thousands gather for festivities around feast of the Black Nazarene.

Less than 1 percent of the country’s population has been tested for the coronavirus.

Rights groups worry this could lead to abuses.

The hospital “bed occupancy” rate has reached “warning zone,” health undersecretary says.

Russia becomes first country to register a vaccine against the coronavirus disease.

President Rodrigo Duterte called on people to wear face masks until a vaccine is ready.

Health advocates, however, warn of runaway infections.

According to police, Winston Ragos pulled a gun on officers but witnesses say he was unarmed.

Philippines also approaves rapid test kits for virus, as death toll rises.

Ottawa says it is disappointed, will keep engaging with Filipinos to resolve the issue.

Ottawa announces move after Philippine leader orders that Canadian garbage be sent back immediately.

There has been a spate of abductions in the Philippines targeting Chinese nationals.

The PLA Marine Corps has also grown exponentially.

There is potential for cooperation in oil and gas exploration in sea region, officials said.

China’s leader is to visit Manila as military exercises take place in South China Sea.

Subic Bay was home to a sprawling American navy base during the Cold War.

Drills could send Southeast Asian nations message that China can “kick them off their islands,” one expert says.

Some of the Chinese suspects drew the attention of authorities by allegedly flouting COVID-19 protocols.

Crackdown comes amid fears that influx of foreign workers could pose a security threat.

As many as 324 Chinese nationals are arrested in Palawan on suspicion of cybercrimes and other illegal activities.

Xie Haojie is wanted for economic crimes involving $210 M

Nationalists groups protest Xi Jinping’s visit, citing South China Sea deal.

China warns of “tit-for-tat” if Manila begins deporting undocumented Chinese, Filipino government official says.

Evidence against Rafael Baylosis was obtained illegally, court rules.