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Philippines condemns Chinese 'floating barrier' that prevents residents from entering, fishing in South China Sea
The Philippines on Sunday accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos from entering and fishing...
Airport worker appears to gobble up $300 in bills allegedly taken from tourist, claims it was chocolate
Officials have launched an investigation after video footage showed the staffer swallowing a wad of cash at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sept. 8.
Chilling moment abducted 8-year-old girl is wheeled through the street in a suitcase
Shocking video allegedly shows a kidnapper wheeling the girl through the street in a suitcase.
Typhoon makes landfall in China after bringing deadly landslides to Philippines
Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in China after bringing deadly landslides to the Philippines.
‘Human-sized’ bat terrifies social media users: ‘So scared’
Don't worry, they're vegan.
Imelda Marcos is the new first lady of theater
When on trial in NYC in the 1990s I was with her. In court. Daily. The day of acquittal she crawled down St. Pat’s center aisle on her knees. When...
Former Fla. GOP congressional candidate accused of threatening rival nabbed in the Philippines
William Robert Braddock III, 39, was arrested on Roxas Boulevard in Manila.
Philippine coast guard rescue 120 people from flaming ferry
The Philippine coast guard rescued 120 people from a blazing ferry that caught fire while transiting between two islands on Sunday.
Lava flows from Mayon Volcano in the Philippines as thousands flee to safety
Thousands of people have evacuated regions surrounding the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines as the mountain continues to spew lava and show increasing signs of unrest.
Philippines evacuates people near Mayon Volcano, where more unrest indicates eruption may be coming
On Thursday, superheated streams of gas, debris and rocks cascaded down its upper slope, indicating activity below the surface that could precede a hazardous eruption.
License plate commemorating War of 1812 unintentionally contains website for online casino in the Phillipines
A web address on a license plate in Maryland is unintentionally leading to the wrong destination.
Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of possible flooding, landslides from Typhoon Mawar
The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph but is forecast to spare the mountainous region a direct hit.
Man, 71, arrested after girlfriend's body found in water drum
A 71-year-old American national living in the Philippines has been arrested after the decomposing body of his 48-year-old girlfriend was discovered inside a water drum.
Explorers find WWII Japanese ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
A Japanese merchant ship that sunk during World War II while carrying more than 1,000 Allied prisoners of war has been found.
US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.
Zealot nails self to cross for 34th Easter crucifixion after 3-year hiatus
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, a controversial Good Friday tradition has been resurrected.
Philippine ferry fire leaves 31 dead, at least 7 missing
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor...
Undertaker transforms coffin into barbecue grill
He's putting the "fun" in funeral. Vincent Levi Doletin, a funeral shop owner in North Cotabato, Philippines, turned an unused casket into a DIY barbecue. In this darkly funny video, the...
Philippines, U.S. to hold biggest war games in years
The Philippines and the United States will this year carry out their biggest joint military drills since 2015, Manila's army chief said on Wednesday, against a backdrop of growing tensions...