Philippines
Philippines reports 1st coronavirus death outside of China
The Philippines has reported the first death related to a new virus outside of China.
3 rebels killed in clash in southern Philippines
Three suspected rebels have been killed in a clash with Philippine security forces in Sultan Kudarat province in southern Philippines, the military said on Saturday.
Philippines looks for safer homes for volcano residents
The Philippine government will no longer allow people to live on the crater-studded island that's home to the erupting Taal volcano, with officials warning that living there would be "like having a gun pointed at you."
Philippine volcano spews lava, ash for 3rd day, 30,000 flee
A volcano near the Philippine capital spewed lava, ash and steam and trembled constantly Tuesday on the third day of an eruption that could portend a much bigger and dangerous eruption, officials warned as tens of thousands of people fled ash-blanketed villages in the danger zone.
Volcano erupts near Manila; airport shut, villagers flee
A small volcano south of the Philippine capital that draws many tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam Sunday, prompting thousands of people to flee and officials to shut Manila's international airport.
Tiny Philippine volcano ejects smoke and ash, villagers flee
A tiny Philippine volcano that draws many tourists because of its picturesque setting amid a lake belched steam, ash and small rocks Sunday, prompting residents to flee from nearby villages and authorities to raise the danger level.
Philippines implements ban on Filipino maids going to Kuwait
The Philippines has started implementing the government ban on sending Filipino household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait, an immigration official said on Tuesday.
Philippines braces to evacuate its workers in Iraq, Iran
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships "at any moment's notice" to evacuate thousands of Filipino workers in Iraq and Iran, reflecting Asia's growing fears for its citizens amid a potential outbreak of violence in the Middle East.
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines
A strong typhoon that barreled through the central Philippines left at least 28 dead and 12 missing, and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Roman Catholic country.
Christmas typhoon leaves 16 dead in Philippines
A typhoon that barreled through the central Philippines over Christmas left at least 16 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, officials said.