Philippines

EU reaches initial free trade deal with Philippines in pivot to Asia

Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead

Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament

Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured

A passenger train derailment in northern France leaves dozens injured as outlets report varying figures.

Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead

A passenger ferry fire near a popular tourist area in the Philippines leaves at least five dead and dozens missing.

Five killed and dozens feared missing after fire breaks out on ferry in the Philippines

Five people are dead and dozens remain missing after a fierce fire broke out on a passenger ferry in the Philippines.

Philippines: School shooting in Zamboanga leaves student dead

A student shooter killed a classmate and himself at a Philippine high school in Zamboanga City.

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

A Chinese ship deployed water cannons against Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a South China Sea flashpoint.

Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'

Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as China and the Philippines report multiple clashes involving water cannons at Scarborough Shoal.

Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

Top US diplomat Rubio travels to Manila for ASEAN meetings, with discussions expected to cover a Trump-Xi summit.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines following series of Ring of Fire quakes

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines amid a series of Ring of Fire seismic events.

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

The Philippines marks 10 years since a historic South China Sea court ruling as fishermen report being driven away from disputed waters by China.

Taiwan, Japan and south-eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

East Asia is on high alert as Super Typhoon Bavi moves toward China, Japan, and Taiwan following deadly landslides in the Philippines.

Philippine Senate opens the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate has commenced an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a significant test for the nation's political landscape.

Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in historic win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out

Alexandra Eala makes history for the Philippines by upsetting defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the third round.

'Emotional' Alexandra Eala delivers powerful message after beating Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon

Alexandra Eala creates history for the Philippines after stunning defending champion Iga Swiatek in the third round of Wimbledon.

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

The Philippines has become the world's top buyer of solar panels as soaring electricity costs drive a massive shift toward rooftop energy.

Pacific Ring of Fire rattled as strong earthquakes strike Japan, the Philippines and Nicaragua

Strong earthquakes strike the Philippines, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines near site of June 8 major quake

A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines, occurring near the site of a major quake recorded on June 8.