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Philippines' tourist island Boracay to reopen
Typhoon Mangkhut makes landfall in Philippines
GAFI, Egyptian Chamber of Commerce expected to visit Philippines in H2 2018
Authority completed one-week tour of Philippine industrial, technological parks
Ramadan in Philippines
The Philippines is located in the Far East in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago consists of 7,000 islands. Each has mountains, plains, and forests, in addition to the world’s largest coasts, with a large number of lakes, rivers, springs, and streams. Filipino Muslims are called Moro. It is the name the Spanish gave to the …
Philippines announces ban on new open-pit mines
First living giant shipworm found in Philippines
Three strong earthquakes hit Philippines
If only we could celebrate like the Philippines celebrated 2 years ago
The Philippines generates $25bn annually from call centre exports
ASEAN summit: China wants to dispel interference in South China Sea
At the ASEAN summit, the South China Sea debate has continued to dominate talks. Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte also met with Barack Obama for the first time since describing the US President in vulgar terms.
Cloud rats of the sky islands: 28 new mammal species found in the Philippines
New research reveals that the Philippines may have the greatest concentration of unique mammal species on earth, as scientists introduce a host of furry new characters from its main island of Luzon.
Egypt, Philippines to establish business council by end of 2016
Egypt can be the Philippines’ gateway to Africa
What is the South China Sea row about?
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has delivered its verdict on the territorial spat. DW answers some of the questions related to the case to explain what the dispute is about and what is at stake.
Court ruling due in South China Sea row between Philippines and China
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague is set to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, July 12. DW answers some of the questions related to the case to explain what the dispute is about and what is at stake.
Philippines confirms murder of Canadian hostage by militant group
The government of the Philippines has confirmed that Robert Hall is dead. The Canadian was captured along with several others by a militant Islamist organization almost a year ago.
Who are the Philippines’ top presidential candidates?
As presidential candidates in the Philippines kick off their electoral campaigns, DW takes a look at the top contenders, and the issues likely to decide who will lead the Southeast Asian nation over the coming six years.
In the faces(s) of disaster
Obama seeks to soothe China while boosting ties with Philippines
He directly addressed leaders in Beijing, telling them that maritime territorial disputes needed to be addressed peacefully, not with “intimidation or coercion”
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Top Muslim rebel arrested ahead of Philippine peace deal
President Benigno Aquino’s top adviser on the peace talks, Teresita Deles, lamented that the arrest came at a “sensitive stage” and just weeks ahead of a likely final peace agreement.
World sends emergency relief to battered Philippines
The Pentagon sent Marines and equipment to assist with the relief effort following the typhoon, which may have killed more than 10,000 people in what is feared to be the country’s worst natural disaster.
Philippines checking on reports of abuse in Saudi crackdown
Del Rosario said there were believed to be 660,000 Filipinos working in Saudi Arabia although it remained unclear how many were illegals.
Obama cancels Asia stops as shutdown hits Pacific pivot
Obama had hoped to use the trip to make progress in concluding initial talks on a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.
Turmoil in Egypt: Learning lessons from the Philippines
By James M. Dorsey With Egypt deeply polarised politically and religiously, kick–starting a political process capable of bridging divides and creating an inclusive democratic process seems a distant prospect. It will ultimately depend on the likely shrinking over time of the military’s popular base and the government’s realisation that it needs the United States and …
Philippines to make landmark peace with Muslim rebels
Ceasefire and autonomy promised by government could end nearly 40 year old conflict that left hundreds of thousands dead or displaced.