Manila fire horror as 300 homes burn after man 'catches wife with her lover'
A jealous man in Manila set fire to hundreds of homes after reportedly catching his wife with another man, leaving many homeless and causing significant damage.
40 years since the People Power Revolution, citizens gather to 'confront corruption'
Citizens gathered in Manila to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, calling for accountability from a government struggling with corruption allegations.
Philippine Vice President Announces Candidacy for Presidential Election - Daughter of Former President Duterte
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election during a press conference in Manila.
Can Manila’s South China Sea strategy of defiance and diplomacy hold?
The article analyzes the dual strategy of the Philippines regarding the South China Sea, balancing military readiness and diplomatic engagement amidst increasing tensions with China.
Bully vs sovereignty: how Manila and Beijing are sharpening their South China Sea messaging
The article examines the escalating narrative battle between the Philippines and China over territorial claims in the South China Sea, highlighting the Philippines' strategy of 'assertive transparency'.
Philippines offers 2-week visa-free stays to lure Chinese tourists
The Philippines has announced a one-year visa-waiver program allowing Chinese nationals to stay for two weeks without a visa, applicable for tourism and business.
‘Strategic patience’ key for Beijing in South China Sea and other disputes
Hu Bo, director of SCSPI, emphasizes the importance of 'strategic patience' for China in maritime disputes with Manila and Tokyo, highlighting China's overwhelming advantages despite ongoing tensions.
South China Sea: claims of coercion, deception as Beijing and Manila wage new war of words
Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as Manila accuses Beijing of aggressive tactics, while China claims the Philippines is provoking trouble.
Almost half a million Filipinos at a Catholic procession. Bishop condemns corruption
Hundreds of thousands of Filipino worshippers participated in an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, using the event to criticize corrupt officials in a corruption-stricken country.
The country that waited for independence was brutally occupied during World War II
Japanese forces occupied Manila on January 2, 1942, marking the beginning of a three-year occupation characterized by famine and resistance efforts until liberation in 1945 after the Battle of Manila.