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Duterte has a history of making controversial and contradictory remarks about the LGBT community. (Photo:AP)

'Used to be gay, beautiful women cured me': Philippine President Duterte

Duterte went on to say that he was 'cured' after meeting current partner Honeylet Avancena.

03 Jun 2019 12:22 PM

Tsunamis are frequent in the region owing to the unstable geological area. (Photo: PTI/ File)

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, no casualties reported

The quake hit at the depth of 76 km at around 6:12 pm (local time), reported the United States Geological Survey.

31 May 2019 8:02 PM

The Philippine government recalled its ambassador and consuls in Canada last week over Ottawa’s failure to comply with a May 15 deadline to take back the garbage. (Photo:AP)

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to send 'garbage' back to Canada

Duterte has moved to have truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago.

23 May 2019 10:08 AM

The Philippines is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. (Representational Photo)

6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

22 Apr 2019 3:36 PM

Alain Robert, dubbed the 'French Spider-Man', has scaled more than 100 structures without ropes or other safety equipment. (Photo: AFP)

It's jail time again for the 'French Spider-Man'

'French Spiderman' arrested after scaling Manila skyscraper.

30 Jan 2019 1:13 PM

The vote caps a tumultuous peace effort by the government in Manila and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. (Photo:File)

Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort

Muslims in the southern Philippines voted on Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region.

21 Jan 2019 3:51 PM

The 94-year-old, from the Chinese city of Xiamen, founded the Philippines' largest shopping centre chain (Photo:File)

Philippines' richest man Sy dies at 94

The Philippines' wealthiest man Henry Sy died on Saturday, his conglomerate has announced.

19 Jan 2019 1:51 PM

Dozens of people believed buried in the landslide probably did not survive, the mayor of Itogon said Monday, although rescuers kept digging through mud and debris covering a chapel where they had taken shelter. (Photo: AP)

Philippines typhoon Mangkhut toll hits 81, expected to rise

Mangkhut swamped farm fields in nation's agricultural north and smashed houses when it tore through with violent winds and heavy rains.

19 Sep 2018 1:25 PM

Rescuers carry a body they recovered at the site where victims are believed to have been buried by a landslide after Typhoon Mangkhut lashed Itogon, Benguet province in northern Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Philippines typhoon: Search on for victims, death toll rises to 74

Hundreds of rescuers used shovels and their bare hands on Tuesday to sift through a landslide in Itogon where dozens are feared dead.

18 Sep 2018 2:13 PM

Residents walk along destroyed stalls at a public market due to strong winds as Typhoon Mangkhut barreled across Tuguegrao city in Cagayan province, northeastern Philippines on Saturday, September 15, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Typhoon Mangkhut: 25 killed in Philippines, storm moves towards China

The storm left key agricultural areas on Luzon island underwater as fierce winds uprooted trees and rains unleashed dozens of landslides.

16 Sep 2018 9:20 AM

Motorists brave rain and strong winds brought about by Typhoon Mangkhut. (Photo: AP)

Typhoon Mangkhut brings heavy rain, winds, officials warn millions in Philippines

Mangkhut, called the strongest typhoon this year, blew down trees, tore off roofs and knocked out power when it made landfall on Luzon.

15 Sep 2018 10:20 AM

An investigation was underway and there were no immediate claims of responsibility, according to police. (Representational Image)

Bomb, hidden under motorcycle, kills 2, wounds 37 in Philippines

The explosion occurred in front of a clothing stall along a highway in Isulan in Sultan Kudarat province, where a festival was taking place.

29 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

A Boeing passenger plane from China, a Xiamen Air, sits on the grassy portion of the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after it skidded off the runway while landing Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in suburban Pasay city southeast of Manila, Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Boeing skids off rainy Manila runway, rips off engine, wheel

A Xiamen Air aircraft with 165 people on board veered off an airport runway in Philippines capital shortly before midnight on Thursday.

17 Aug 2018 1:24 PM

Daniel’s classmates at his school in Rizal, the Philippines, bullied him over the abnormal appearance but he hit back - telling them that he was like cartoon hero Popeye. (Photo: AP)

Boy, 11, dubbed ‘Popeye’ after mystery condition gives him huge biceps

Young Daniel Salvame dreams of being a bodybuilder and martial arts pro so he can prove the bullies wrong.

03 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

Indonesia growing 5.2 per cent this year, instead of 5.3 per cent, and has raised its forecast for Thailand to 4.2 per cent from 4.0 per cent.

ADB maintains 2018, 2019 GDP growth forecasts for developing Asia

Asian Development Outlook kept its 2018 and 2019 economic growth estimates for the region at 6.0 per cent and 5.9 per cent

19 Jul 2018 9:56 AM

The outspoken Philippine leader is known for defying international pressure and his diatribes against critics. (Photo: File)

Go to hell: Philippines President tells UN human rights expert

Citing dismissal of Chief Justice of Supreme Court, the UN human rights expert said Philippines' judicial independence was under threat.

03 Jun 2018 5:40 PM

India's projected GDP growth of over 7 per cent for the current fiscal is "amazingly fast".

India can double its economy in 10 years: Asian Development Bank

The Indian economy is forecast to grow at 6.6 per cent in the 2017-18 fiscal ended March 31.

06 May 2018 12:01 PM

India wants the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to increase lending to the world's fastest growing economy. (Photo: AFP)

India to pitch for increased lending from Asian Development Bank

Subhash Chandra Garg would meet ADB president, where he would push for increasing the ADB's lending commitment to India.

03 May 2018 7:27 PM

The board of governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will later this week discuss its long term strategy for 2030 to keep up with changing needs of the region.

ADB board to discuss 'Strategy 2030' to build 'prosperous' Asia

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg will represent India at the meet.

02 May 2018 1:03 PM

There was no immediate reaction from Kuwaiti officials. (Photo: AP)

Philippines makes ban on workers going to Kuwait permanent

The Philippines called Kuwait’s decision 'deeply disturbing,' saying it 'reneged' on an earlier agreement to work together.

29 Apr 2018 7:26 PM

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