Philippines

The Philippines was probing on Tuesday its potential first case of the SARS-like virus that has infected hundreds in China, health authorities said.

Philippine officials ordered a crackdown Monday on people being allowed daily visits to the homes they fled after Taal volcano erupted, citing threats it could still explode at any time.

The Philippines said Friday it was reimposing a ban on its citizens going to work in Kuwait after a Filipina was allegedly killed by her employer, echoing a 2018 row between the two countries.

The Philippines cannot take off economically due the problems of rebellion and illegal drugs, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.

President Rodrigo Duterte assured the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Joma Sison on his safety should he come home to the Philippines to discuss peace talks.

Malacañang referred to as an interference with the Philippines’ sovereignty the U.S. Senate resolution that called on President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on government officials behind the detention of Senator Leila de Lima.

The Philippines will dispatch cargo planes and a ship to help evacuate Filipino migrant workers from Iraq after ordering its citizens to leave following an Iranian missile strike targeting US troops, officials said Wednesday.

The Philippines must seriously consider securing "new sources" of crude oil amid the rising tension in the Middle East.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin Jr. and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian discussed the proposed oil and gas development projects between China and the Philippines in a new year's reception Thursday…

The Philippines has every right to ban Americans from entering the country, just as the United States can choose who should enter its territory, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Thursday (January 2).

1-Pacman party-list Rep. Enrico Pineda on Thursday sought a House investigation into the possible violation of the memorandum of agreement between the Philippines and Kuwait following the death of overseas Filipino worker Jeanalyn…

The number of people killed by a powerful storm that pummeled the central Philippines over Christmas has risen to 50, authorities said Tuesday, making it the nation's deadliest storm of 2019.

Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said Russia wants to have a transfer of sentenced persons agreement (TSPA) with the Philippines.

The number of deaths from a powerful storm that hit the Philippines on Christmas has climbed to 41, authorities said Sunday, with tens of thousands still in evacuation centres.

An American senator whom President Rodrigo Duterte ordered to be banned from entering the Philippines urged the administration to free Senator Leila De Lima instead of taking retaliatory measures against United States citizens.

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra believes the Cabinet is expected to discuss this January 6 the plan to require Americans to secure visas before entering the Philippines.

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to stop American Senators Richard Durbin and Patrick Leahy from entering the Philippines, Malacañang said Friday (December 27).

The Philippines and Saudi Arabia will soon sign in 2002 extradition and transfer of sentenced persons treaties, Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said.

Typhoon Phanfone pummelled the central Philippines on Christmas Day, bringing a wet and miserable holiday season to millions in the mainly Catholic nation.

The travel ban to the United States (U.S.) of Filipino officials involved in the detention of Senator Leila de Lima does not worry Malacañang.

The governments of the Philippines and Tunisia agreed to strengthen cooperation for migrant workers affected by uncertainty in Northern Africa.

President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order (EO) that institutionalizes the country’s diversity and inclusion program (DIP) strengthening the push for human rights and equality in the Philippines.

Malacañang on Thursday urged the foreign relations committee of the US Senate to “study” the judicial process in the Philippines.