Duterte threatens to kill cops accused of graft
Manila, Aug 8 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to kill around 100 police officers accused of corruption and abuse of power,…Read more
Philippines defends restoring death penalty
Manila, Aug 3 (IANS) The Philippines government plans to go ahead with its bid to restore the death penalty even as the Pope called it inadmissible…Read more
Philippines car bomb attack toll rises to 10
Manila, July 31 (IANS) A powerful car bomb exploded in the Philippines island of Basilan early on Tuesday. The death toll has reached 10, according…Read more
6 killed in car bomb attack in Philippines
Manila, July 31 (IANS) Six people, including a soldier and four militia men, were killed on Tuesday when a powerful bomb apparently rigged to a vehicle…Read more
Magsaysay award for Indian doctor, education reformist
Manila, July 26 (IANS) A Mumbai-based doctor, who set up a rehabilitation foundation to rescue mentally-ill persons living on the streets, along with…Read more
Magsaysay award for two Indians
Manila, July 26 (IANS) Two Indian nationals, Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk, are among the six personalities named for this year's Ramon Magsaysay…Read more
5 dead, thousands hit by monsoon rains in Philippines
Manila, July 22 (IANS) At least five people have died and more than 700,000 have been affected due to days of torrential rains which have lashed the…Read more
Australian nun to appeal deportation order in Philippines
Manila, July 20 (IANS) Australian nun Patricia Fox announced on Friday that she would appeal against a deportation order issued against her by the…Read more
Flood warnings issued as storm intensifies in Philippines
Manila, July 20 (IANS) Philippines was on alert on Friday as tropical storm Ampil intensified, leading to fears of heavy rainfall, extensive flooding…Read more
Filipinos grapple as heavy rains lash country
Manila, July 18 (IANS) Normal life was hit in the Philippines as heavy rains induced by Tropical Storm Henry continued to pound the country on Wednesday.…Read more