Philippines

Country in Southeast Asia

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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.

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BREAKING: Cambodia SHUTS Airspace \| Biggest Air Attack On Thailand Any Moment On Day 3 Cambodia has closed its airspace over regions bordering Thailand following intense military clashes, citing a major threat to commercial aviation from heavy weapons. The country’s State Secretariat.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published 5 days ago

Typhoon fails to stop wedding in flooded church in Philippines Typhoon fails to stop wedding in flooded church in Philippines Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to get married on Tuesday, even if it meant wading through floodwaters inside a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Trump IGNORES South China Sea Clash? SHAMELESSLY Boasts of His Bond with Xi In Front of Marcos Trump is drawing backlash for sidestepping the Philippines-China maritime clash during a joint appearance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Instead of addressing the ongoing conflict, Trump praised.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published 1 week ago

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Storm Wipha Triggers Chaos in Philippines: 70,000 Evacuated, Deadly Flood Videos Circulate Online Tropical Storm Wipha has unleashed massive flooding across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, forcing nearly 70,000 people to evacuate overnight. The Marikina River surged to 18 meters, triggering.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

Marcos-Trump Alliance Signals Sea War: US Vows to Defend Philippines as China Expands South Control President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have boldly reaffirmed the “ironclad” U.S.-Philippines alliance amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. With China.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 1 week ago

US Sends War Warning to China: Pentagon Honours Marcos as Philippines Vows to Defend South China Sea Tensions in the South China Sea are escalating as the United States reaffirms its military alliance with the Philippines. During a high-profile visit to the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 1 week ago

South China Sea Dispute: U.S. Expands Military Footprint in Philippines with New Repair Facilities South China Sea Dispute: The U.S. Navy is aggressively expanding its presence in the Philippines by building new repair facilities for smaller vessels near the highly contested Second Thomas Shoal in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:08Published 2 weeks ago

China's BIG DEFEAT in South China Sea? US Commander Says Rival Nations Won't Surrender To Beijing Tensions rise in the South China Sea as a top U.S. Navy commander delivers a bold statement, declaring that China is facing increasing resistance from regional powers and that “no nation will.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 3 weeks ago

Filipino crew under deadly Houthi attack in Red Sea — 13 still missing, kidnapped or killed? Deadly violence erupts in the Red Sea as Houthi militants attack Filipino crew members aboard the MV Eternity C. Eight have been rescued, but 13 remain missing, with fears of kidnapping and fatalities... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 3 weeks ago

TRUMP TARIFF BLITZ \| 20–30% Tariff THREATS Sent to 6 More Countries in Fiery Move President Trump has issued new tariff letters to six more countries—Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya—via Truth Social, with 20–30% duties set to begin August 1. This follows.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 3 weeks ago

South China Sea BREAKING:Japan Sends Warships To Philippines To ‘Counter’ China’s Growing Aggression Japan is set to export six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines in a landmark move aimed at countering China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea. The aging destroyers, in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on July 6, 2025

300,000 Could Die? Japan Fears ‘Doomsday’ Nankai Megaquake \| Tsunami Prophecy Triggers Mass Panic Japan is on high alert as government officials warn of an imminent "Nankai Trough megaquake" that could killnearly 300,000 people. A recent seismic risk assessment puts the probability of a magnitude.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:42Published on July 6, 2025

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on July 1, 2025

Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 26, 2025

China WARNS EU To ‘Stay Out Of South China Sea’ Row After EU-Philippines Meet Against Beijing Tensions escalated in the South China Sea after China warned the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” and stay out of its territorial disputes with the Philippines. The sharp rebuke followed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on June 5, 2025

South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on June 2, 2025

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Ex-Philippines president elected mayor while awaiting trial for crimes against humanity The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has won a mayoral election despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2025

Bretman Rock's Fun-Filled Philippines Vacay Fill up your fun-tank and hit up the Philippines with social media star Bretman Rock! The Philippines native -- who now resides in Honolulu, Hawaii -- went back to his OG stomping grounds and soaked up.. TMZ.com - Published on March 26, 2025
Philippines calls for India to join 'squad' alliance to counter China in Indo-Pacific IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2025
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Former Philippines president flying to The Hague after 'crimes against humanity' arrest Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane to The Hague, the country's leader has said, after being arrested over a "war on drugs" that killed thousands. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2025
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Terror kingpin deported from Philippines to India, arrested Indian fugitive Joginder Gyong, a terror group kingpin, was captured in the Philippines and deported to India after months of surveillance. Delhi and Haryana Police, in collaboration with central.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2025	Delhi all set to finalise $450 million BrahMos cruise missiles deal India is finalising a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, making it the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to purchase them. Discussions have advanced.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2025
Philippines VP says she will have president assassinated if she is killed Security protocols in the Philippines have been stepped up after vice president Sara Duterte vowed to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2024	Family of seven among people killed by Philippines typhoon At least eight people have died in the northern Philippines after high winds and torrential rain from Typhoon Man-yi triggered storm surges and landslides. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2024
India offers joint development and production of military hardware to the Philippines India has extended an invitation to the Philippines for collaboration in developing and producing weapons systems, alongside supplying BrahMos missiles. Amid ongoing tensions with China, both nations.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2024	'No special treatment' for self-proclaimed 'son of god' preacher wanted by FBI after Philippines arrest A preacher followed by millions of people around the world will get no special treatment after his arrest in the Philippines, the country's president has said. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
At least 22 dead as Super Typhoon Yagi batters Vietnam, China and Philippines A so-called Super Typhoon has killed at least four people in northern Vietnam, after also battering China and the Philippines, bringing the total number of dead to 22. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2024	China accuses Philippines of deliberating crashing into ship after vessels collide China and the Philippines have blamed each other after a collision between their coastguard ships, in a new flashpoint between the countries. Sky News - Published on August 19, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens and injures hundreds in Taiwan and Philippines At least 25 people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and worsened monsoon rains in the Philippines. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024	China and Philippines reach deal to stop clashes over fiercely disputed territory at sea China and the Philippines have reached a deal they hope will end confrontations over a disputed territory in the South China Sea. Sky News - Published on July 21, 2024
Filipino soldiers fight off 'armed' Chinese coastguard with 'bare hands' Filipino soldiers used their "bare hands" to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2024	Every fifth immigrant doctor in US is an Indian India is the top source country when it comes to immigrant physicians and surgeons (doctors) working in the US and the second-largest source country for registered nurses. In terms of the total number.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Boost for Indian medical students as Philippines tweaks norms Indian students in the Philippines benefit from a legislative change allowing international medical graduates to obtain licenses and practice locally, aligning with India's NMC rules. This change helps.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2024	Indian warships reach Philippines on SCS tour Indian warships visit Manila amidst tensions with China. India delivers BrahMos missiles to ASEAN. Deployment in South China Sea includes monitoring Chinese ships. ASEAN-India maritime exercise.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2024
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India got $111bn in remittances in 2022, first to go past $100bn mark India is the origin of the largest number of international migrants - nearly 18 million, with large diaspora in UAE, US and Saudi Arabia. And it continues its march as the top country receiving.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2024	Philippine Coastguard hits out at China's 'brute force' after water cannon attack China has been branded "a bully" and an international lawbreaker after its ships blasted Philippine vessels with water cannon in the South China Sea. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2024
Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of BrahMos delivery from India A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was spotted flying in close proximity to the Philippines, ahead of preparations by the Southeast Asian country to receive the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2024	India delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines India exported BrahMos missiles to the Philippines under a US$ 375 million deal, enhancing defence cooperation amid regional tensions. An Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster jet carried the cruise.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2024
BrahMos delivery to Philippines to start from today IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2024	India posts defence attaches to several new nations for 1st time India expands military ties with new countries, focusing on arms exports. Govt sources on Wednesday said 15-16 new attaches from the Army, Navy and Air Force are now being posted to countries like.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2024
Eid-Al-Fitr 2024 Chand Timings: Moon sighting time in Delhi, Noida Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru Eid is being observed on April 10 in Pakistan, Australia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, following moon sightings earlier in the day. DNA - Published on April 10, 2024	Jaishankar backs Philippines in South China Sea, riles China IndiaTimes - Published on March 26, 2024
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Philippines

Country in Southeast Asia

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