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Philippines gets ambassador to US: Mending relations on card?

Jose "Babe" Romualdez has been nominated by President Rodrigo Duterte to be the Philippines ambassador to Washington.

Jul 28, 2017

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Government agents arrest former Philippine mayor for illegal arms

Former Philippine mayor Ricardo Ramirez's house was raided by the police and several illegal items were confiscated.

Jul 27, 2017

39 die as migrant boat sinks off turkish coast

Philippine government bars 2,700 foreigners from entering the country

This was the report made by the BI as part of their six month campaign (January – June 2017), to prevent undesirable aliens from getting into the country.

Jul 27, 2017

Rodrigo Duterte tells Filipino-Chinese investors: No bribes please!

Rodrigo Duterte ran for president last year promising voters to eradicate corruption in the Philippines.

Jul 27, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines: Former Abu Sayyaf militants get farming assistance

Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members underwent rubber farming technology training in Basilan Province.

Jul 25, 2017

Philippine Airlines allocates USD 2bn for business expansion

Philippine Airlines will be using the fund for its heavy operational expansion.

Jul 25, 2017

Two Pakistani men faces capital punishment in Singapore for murder charges

Approval of death penalty is Philippine lawmakers' major accomplishment: House Speaker

House Speaker says that the approval of death penalty is Philippine lawmakers' major accomplishment in the Duterte's first year.

Jul 24, 2017

Philippines' second largest bank to undergo investigation over laundering of USD 18m

Metro Bank announced that no customer has been affected by this incident.

Jul 21, 2017

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Communist rebels kill five policemen in Central Philippines

Among those killed was a high-rank police officer identified as Col. Arnel Arpon, head of the Guihulngan City police station.

Jul 21, 2017

Philippines: PDP-Laban to learn China's party ideology

Party present said that PDP-Laban is interested in learning Chinese government and ideology to enhance Philippines' relationship with China.

Jul 20, 2017

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Taiwanese man killed in boat accident in Philippines

The accident happened in the waters off the Village Island Report in Santa Fe, Cebu.

Jul 20, 2017

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Armed conflict should end so rehab can begin: Philippines crisis committee

The Philippine Armed Forces continue to rain artillery bombs and aerial strikes on rebels position.

Jul 19, 2017

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: Five more immigration officers arrested

Malaysia Air opens first ticketing office in Manila

The Philippine embassy describes Malaysia as a labor partner of the Philippines and around 670,000 Malaysians are also doing business in the Philippines.

Jul 19, 2017

Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

Philippines: Martial Law extension will not disrupt economy, says economic minister

Economic Minister Ernesto Pernia said that a possible martial law extension, even up to one year, won't have any consequential outcome on business activities in Mindanao

Jul 18, 2017

Philippines acquires Israel-made howitzers to battle terror

The weapons are Israel-manufactured 155-mm 39 caliber howitzers (M-71).

Jul 18, 2017

Maoists plan to attack Davao City before president's nation address

President Duterte is scheduled to give State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24.

Jul 17, 2017

Philippine government to deport Taiwanese drug-suspect

The Taiwanese drug-suspect was arrested by the agents of the Immigration Fugitive Search Unit at his residence in Cavite City.

Jul 17, 2017

Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines

After thanking China, US, Duterte awaits Russia's assistance

China provided 3,000 assault rifles worth USD 7.4 million to Philippines government.

Jul 16, 2017

Philippines: AFP rains artillery bombs as Marawi battle nears closure

The artillery bombs were dropped on identified rebel positions in Marawi City so that AFP is able to wipe out the militants

Jul 16, 2017

China, India vow to support Philippines' recovery from Marawi battle

China and India have pledged to help the Islamic city of 200,000 people to recover from the damage left behind by the bloody war.

Jul 10, 2017

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