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Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61

Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61

Duterte declared June 24 to July 3 as period of national mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all govt buildings.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources

The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Philippine top court dismisses graft case against ex-leader Gloria Arroyo

Philippine top court dismisses graft case against ex-leader Gloria Arroyo

The Philippine Supreme Court threw out a corruption case against jailed former president Gloria Arroyo and ordered her immediate release after almost five years in detention.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Five keys to Duterte's Philippine presidential win

Five keys to Duterte's Philippine presidential win

Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte owed his stunning victory in the Philippine presidential election to five key factors.
Tue May 10 2016
Duterte wins Philippine presidential election: monitor

Duterte wins Philippine presidential election: monitor

Rodrigo Duterte stormed to a huge win in the Philippine presidential elections, according to poll monitor data released Tuesday.
Tue May 10 2016
Key facts on Philippine elections

Key facts on Philippine elections

Here are key facts and figures on the Philippines and its political system:
Mon May 09 2016
Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia might join TPP, says MITI

Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia might join TPP, says MITI

Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have actually expressed interest to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Thu Jan 14 2016
Death toll climbs as more floods threaten Philippines

Death toll climbs as more floods threaten Philippines

Heavy rains pummelled the entire Philippines on Saturday, threatening to aggravate flooding that has prompted the government to declare a state of "national calamity".
Sat Dec 19 2015
Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea

Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea

The deal will mark the first time Japan has agreed to directly donate military equipment to another country, and is the latest example of Shinzo Abe's more muscular security agenda.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Philippines probes airport bullet-planting extortion

Philippines probes airport bullet-planting extortion

The extortion racket allegation has prompted the United Nations to warn its staff of the potential dangers at Manila's airport terminals.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Outrage after three journalists killed in Philippines

Outrage after three journalists killed in Philippines

The nation of 100 million people has long been one of the world's most dangerous places for journalists, with powerful figures able to kill critics.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Malaysia will not entertain any claims on Sabah

Malaysia will not entertain any claims on Sabah

Malaysia will not recognise nor entertain any claims by the Philippines or any party on Sabah, the Foreign Affairs Ministry says.
Sun May 24 2015
Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen defense cooperation - Hishammuddin

Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen defense cooperation - Hishammuddin

Malaysia is committed to strengthen defense cooperation with the Philippines due to the importance of promoting peace, security and stability within the region.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week

Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week

Deles said the bill will not yet be submitted to President Benigno Aquino III's office on Monday as expected earlier.
Mon Aug 18 2014
PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President

PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was satisfied with the fruitful bilateral talks with Philippine President Benigno Aquino which was held at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya.
Sat Mar 01 2014
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025