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Two students dead in Philippines school shooting including gunman, officials say - Reuters
Two students dead in Philippines school shooting including gunman, officials say Reuters
August 18, 2026Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
August 17, 2026Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic' - Reuters
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a 'squid tactic' Reuters
August 15, 2026Philippines' Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows - Reuters
Philippines' Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows Reuters
August 14, 2026Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off western Philippines; tremors felt in capital - Reuters
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off western Philippines; tremors felt in capital Reuters
August 7, 2026'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.
August 4, 2026'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.
August 2, 2026Commercial sea drone captures footage of Chinese warship in Philippine waters - Reuters
Commercial sea drone captures footage of Chinese warship in Philippine waters Reuters
July 29, 2026Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress - Reuters
Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress Reuters
July 27, 2026Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.
July 25, 2026China says it drove away Philippine vessels in fresh South China Sea incident - Reuters
China says it drove away Philippine vessels in fresh South China Sea incident Reuters
July 23, 2026China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter - Reuters
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter Reuters
July 20, 2026China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
July 11, 2026Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
July 10, 2026Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000 - Reuters
Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000 Reuters
July 10, 2026East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
July 10, 2026A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China - Reuters
A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China Reuters
July 10, 2026Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos - Reuters
Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos Reuters
July 7, 2026Paolini 'superpower' guides Italian past Eala into last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
July 6, 2026Paolini fends off Eala to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Philippines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
July 6, 2026Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'
Alexandra Eala shocks defending champion Iga Swiatek to become the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
July 4, 2026Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar - Reuters
Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar Reuters
June 28, 2026Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.
June 24, 2026Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting kills three - Reuters
Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting kills three Reuters
June 23, 2026Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge'
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.
June 22, 2026Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions - Reuters
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions Reuters
June 11, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Philippine police says at least three dead from magnitude 7.8 earthquake - Reuters
Philippine police says at least three dead from magnitude 7.8 earthquake Reuters
June 8, 2026Philippines verifying reports of at least five deaths after magnitude 7.8 quake - Reuters
Philippines verifying reports of at least five deaths after magnitude 7.8 quake Reuters
June 8, 2026Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters - Reuters
Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters Reuters
June 7, 2026Exclusive: Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone - Reuters
Exclusive: Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone Reuters
June 4, 2026Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says - Reuters
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says Reuters
May 30, 2026Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC - Reuters
Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC Reuters
May 20, 2026Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
May 13, 2026Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout? - Reuters
Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout? Reuters
May 13, 2026Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover - Reuters
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate, people told to take cover Reuters
May 13, 2026Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
May 12, 2026ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally - Reuters
ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally Reuters
May 11, 2026Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time
If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.
May 11, 2026Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank - Reuters
Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank Reuters
May 7, 2026Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
May 6, 2026Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 - Reuters
Saudi Arabia, Philippines to join JPMorgan emerging market bond index in 2027 Reuters
April 23, 2026ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte - Reuters
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte Reuters
April 22, 2026Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness - Reuters
Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness Reuters
April 20, 2026Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show - Reuters
Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show Reuters
April 15, 2026Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
April 14, 2026Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll - Reuters
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll Reuters
April 13, 2026Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.
April 11, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
April 9, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports - Reuters
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports Reuters
April 5, 2026Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns - Reuters
Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns Reuters
April 1, 2026Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
March 31, 2026'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs
It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.
March 26, 2026Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security - Reuters
Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security Reuters
March 26, 2026Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
March 24, 2026Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks - Reuters
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks Reuters
March 24, 2026China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
March 24, 2026Philippine president says grounding planes due to fuel shortage a 'distinct possibility', Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Philippine president says grounding planes due to fuel shortage a 'distinct possibility', Bloomberg News reports Reuters
March 24, 2026Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis - Reuters
Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis Reuters
March 22, 2026Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
March 20, 2026Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel - Reuters
Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel Reuters
March 20, 2026Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
March 17, 2026Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks - Reuters
Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks Reuters
March 12, 2026'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.
March 11, 2026Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.
March 10, 2026China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
March 10, 2026Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs Reuters
March 10, 2026Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
March 9, 2026Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink - Reuters
Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink Reuters
March 9, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026China conducts patrol in South China Sea, accuses Philippines of 'disrupting' peace - Reuters
China conducts patrol in South China Sea, accuses Philippines of 'disrupting' peace Reuters
February 27, 2026Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says - Reuters
Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says Reuters
February 26, 2026Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ - Reuters
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ Reuters
February 25, 2026'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?
February 24, 2026What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
February 23, 2026