World Oct 01 Rescuers desperately search for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit the Philippines, killing at least 69 By Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Associated Press
World Sep 30 Strong earthquake in central Philippines kills at least 6 people and damages houses and buildings An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolted the central Philippines and collapsed the walls of buildings late Tuesday, killing at least six people, injuring several more and sending residents scrambling out of homes into darkness as the intense shaking cut… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Sep 23 International Criminal Court details crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Duterte Among other things, they allege Duterte instructed and authorized "violent acts including murder to be committed against alleged criminals, including alleged drug dealers and users."… By Associated Press
World Sep 22 Dozens arrested in clash with police near Philippine presidential palace Philippine police have arrested 49 people suspected of attacking officers in violent clashes near the president palace. By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Associated Press
World Sep 22 Typhoon blowing by Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures The typhoon is forecast to remain in the South China Sea at least into Wednesday while passing south of Taiwan and Hong Kong before landfall on the Chinese mainland. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Aug 30 China decries Taiwanese foreign minister’s visit to the Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play with fire.”… Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Trump says Philippines will pay 19% tariffs in deal struck with leader Marcos By Didi Tang, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump has sent out tariff letters to seven smaller U.S. trading partners in his first batch of import tax announcements of the day. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 6:39 Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes By John Yang, Gerard Edic, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea. In recent years, it’s become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels as Beijing tries to exert its claim to virtually the… Continue watching
Mar 14 Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video By Mike Corder, Associated Press Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court. Continue reading