Story Archive
2017-08-11
Temblor shakes buildings, forces evacuation of schools and offices.
2017-08-10
“If you have to shoot, shoot them dead,” Philippine president tells police officers.
2017-08-10
Fishing boat had cargo of slaughtered sharks, according to the Philippine coast guard.
2017-08-09
Four hostages rescued, military says.
2017-08-08
Pentagon is weighing plan to target enemy positions with drones, according to a report.
2017-08-08
Press advocates condemn killings, call on government to bring perpetrators to justice.
2017-08-07
Foreign ministers of Philippines and North Korea also meet on sidelines of ASEAN Regional Forum.
2017-08-06
But Southeast Asian bloc indirectly chides China for its expansion efforts in sea region.
2017-08-05
At meeting in Manila, Southeast Asia’s top diplomats express “grave concerns” about escalating tensions on Korean Peninsula.
2017-08-04
Military says it doesn’t know how many hostages in militant hands are still alive.
2017-08-04
U.S. secretary of state is likely to broach the issue while meeting with Philippine president.
2017-08-03
American embassy asks ASEAN Regional Forum members to use meeting to highlight Pyongyang’s “unacceptable” behavior.
2017-08-03
Mayor of southern town who was shot dead by cops got what he deserved, President Rodrigo Duterte suggests.
2017-08-02
Rights groups and public figures, including former President Benigno Aquino, criticize government’s methods in crackdown.
2017-08-02
Government urgently needs to focus on allowing public access to condoms, observers say.