Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
When Duterte was president, two men including a former policeman had testified before the Senate they were part of an alleged hit squad in Davao they said killed at Duterte's behest.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on state visit to Malaysia starting today
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be received in a State Welcoming Ceremony at Istana Negara by Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Wednesday.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Philippines' Marcos cheers 'Christmas gift' of $95 bil state budget
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday signed into law the 2023 budget bill which authorises a record 5.27 trillion pesos spending to support his administration's economic agenda.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Philippine President Marcos inspects landslide-hit province, death toll at 110
More than 100 people were injured and 33 were still missing as a result of widespread flooding and multiple landslides.
Tue Nov 01 2022
King congratulates new Philippine president Marcos Jr
Malaysia and the Philippines have established close ties and brotherhood since 1959 and as inseparable neighbours, His Majesty said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Philippine presidential candidates wrap up campaign after millions rally in capital
Philippine presidential candidates on Saturday night wrapped up a fiesta-like campaign period of 90 days for Monday's general election.
Sun May 08 2022
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
Marcos, the son and namesake of the ousted dictator who ruled the country for two decades, has a wide lead in polls over the incumbent vice president, Robredo.
Tue May 03 2022
Daughter of Philippine President Duterte files candidacy for vice president
Sara Duterte-Carpio entered the vice presidential race by way of substitution after her political party's original candidate withdrew.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise retirement from politics has cleared the way for his daughter Sara's presidential run.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics
Duterte said he was retiring from politics, as he declined to enter the vice presidential race for next year's election.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid
Pacquiao said he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Manila mayor declares Philippine presidential bid
Francisco Domagoso, 47, better known by his celebrity screen name Isko Moreno is one of the leading candidates in opinion polls.
Wed Sep 22 2021
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 president's guards used 'smuggled' COVID-19 vaccines: Minister
The Philippine defence minister said on Wednesday that unapproved COVID-19 vaccines given to President Rodrigo Duterte's military security detail had been smuggled into the country.
Wed Dec 30 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024