The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a premier cinematic destination for international film production and creative tourism, captivating both producers and travelers with its dramatic coastlines, heritage towns,

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former police chief and enforcer of the deadly drug war, was hiding from arrest when gunshots rang out.

Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, the chief enforcer of former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, takes a phone call during a session at the Senate, which holds him under protective custody amid an International Criminal Court warrant,

A General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) is expected to be high on the agenda when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Japan later this week.

Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem were among 19 killed in a Philippine army firefight with suspected communist insurgents tied to the New People’s Army.

By Nestor Corrales and Karen Lema MANILA, May 18 (Reuters) - The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court on Monday, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who if convicted faces a ban from holding public office that could derail her ambitions to become president in 2028.

MANILA, Philippines, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines continues to strengthen its position as a rising Muslim-friendly destination in Asia, welcoming travelers from the Middle East and the wider Muslim world through a growing ecosystem of halal- and Muslim-friendly tourism experiences.

The Philippines would likely be involved in any potential conflict over Taiwan due to its proximity, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, reiterating a stance that risks riling up Beijing.

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Footage shows meteor lighting up night sky as it flies past Mayon volcano in the Philippines. Video Credit: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology