World Jun 12 Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Jun 08 A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' Here is a look at some of the most recent major earthquakes in the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. By Associated Press
World Jun 08 A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and triggers tsunami Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide. By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press
World May 13 Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator A burst of gunfire rang out late Wednesday in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly government crackdown on drugs. By Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World May 11 Philippine vice president impeached over suspected wealth and threats The House of Representatives in the Philippines has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged unexplained wealth and threats against the president. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Apr 20 U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia. Continue reading
Mar 11 Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Voting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election. Continue reading
Feb 23 International Criminal Court opens hearings into Rodrigo Duterte By Molly Quell, Associated Press The International Criminal Court has started pretrial hearings on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity. Continue reading
Feb 17 U.S. plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's opposition By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Beijing has repeatedly expressed alarm over the installation in the northern Philippines of a U.S. mid-range missile system called the Typhon in 2024 and of an anti-ship missile launcher last year. It said the U.S. weapons were aimed at containing China’s rise and warned that these… Continue reading
Feb 06 Tropical storm leaves 8 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and landslide By Associated Press A tropical storm set off flooding and a landslide in the southern Philippines, leaving at least eight people dead, displacing more than 28,000 and trapping residents in houses in two flooded villages, officials said Friday. Continue reading