Philippines

Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup

A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.

Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.

Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Offshore quake rocks Mindanao, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 200.

At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

Officials in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan warn of possible tsunami waves after an earthquake off Mindanao.

Tsunami alert after 7.8-magnitude quake hits the Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, the US Geological Survey has said.

Tsunami alert and 35 dead after earthquake hits the Philippines

At least 35 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Tsunami alert and at least 19 dead after earthquake hits the Philippines

At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Tsunami alert and at least 32 dead after earthquake hits the Philippines

At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

The Iran war is dividing Muslims in the Philippines

Divisive foreign political narratives are being wrongly cast as religious discourse within our Muslim communities.

Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know

Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse

Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.

One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines

A Malaysian man has died and about 20 people are feared trapped at the site near Manila, officials say.

At least four dead and 17 missing after unfinished building collapses in the Philippines

At least four people have died after an unfinished building collapsed in the Philippines, authorities in the country have said.

At least one dead and more than 20 missing after unfinished building collapses in the Philippines

At least one person has died after an unfinished building collapsed in the Philippines, authorities in the country have said.

At least one dead and more than 20 trapped after unfinished building collapses in the Philippines

At least one person has died after an unfinished building collapsed in the Philippines, authorities in the country have said.

Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble after building collapses in Philippines

Rescuers have been searching for more than 20 people feared trapped under the rubble after a building collapsed in the Philippines.

19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines

An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade arrest will 'face consequences'.

Philippines top court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC

Senator dela Rosa, whose whereabouts are ⁠unknown, is wanted by the ICC for his role in Duterte's bloody 'war on drugs'.

Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division

Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.

Philippines vows to hand fugitive senator to ICC following shootout

Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa wanted for alleged role as top enforcer of ex-president Duterte's deadly drug war.

Fire & Ice Media Picks Up Filipino Sports Drama ‘Bilyarista’ Starring Loisa Andalio & John Arcilla

EXCLUSIVE: Fire & Ice Media has acquired international sales rights across all territories to Bilyarista, directed by Italian-American filmmaker Phil Giordano and starring…

Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate

Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.

Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

Shots fired in Philippine senate where senator accused of crimes against humanity was hiding

Gunfire broke out in the Philippine senate where a senator is holed up trying to avoid arrest over claims of crimes against humanity.

Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up

Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.

Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

Philippine Congress impeaches VP Sara Duterte for second time

Trial of vice president in question after Duterte's allies stage a coup and wrest control of the Philippine Senate.

‘Quezon’ Director Jerrold Tarog Sets Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, Tony Labrusca for Horror ‘Knock Three Times’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca have been set to star in “Knock Three Times,” the upcoming Philippine horror feature from…

Inside Filipino Girl Group BINI’s Historic Coachella Debut

Making history as the first act from the Philippines to perform at the fest, the young women of BINI are learning to balance the pride and pressure that comes with representing…

Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll

Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.

Misua Dies: ‘Drag Race Philippines’ Star Was 27; Production Paused

Production has been paused on Season 4 of Drag Race Philippines following the sudden death of Misua, who passed away Thursday. A cause of death was not announced. She was 27. The…

Misua, Who Was Set to Appear on ‘Drag Race: Philippines’ Season 4, Dies at 27

“Drag Race: Philippines” star Misua died Thursday in the Philippines. Jason Elvie Ty was widely known by their stage name Misua. The news was confirmed by World of…

My PayPal account received money from the Philippines with two phone numbers listed. I called them. Big mistake.

“I know my information is on the dark web, and I have taken steps to be cautious.”

Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.

Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran

Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.

‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in DreamWorks’ Filipino Folklore-Inspired Animated Movie

Dreamworks Animation has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island.” Set in the 1990s, H.E.R and Liza Soberano voice Jo and…

My Paypal account received money from the Philippines with two phone numbers listed. I called them. Big mistake.

“I know my information is on the dark web, and I have taken steps to be cautious.”

Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.

Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt

Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.