Nov 02 Canada and Philippines sign defense pact to boost drills, deter China's aggression By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said. Continue reading
Oct 24 International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case By Molly Quell, Associated Press Defense lawyers for the 80-year old Duterte argued that the ICC didn't have the authority to continue with the proceedings. Continue reading
Oct 10 ICC judges decline to release former Philippine President Duterte, citing flight risk By Molly Quell, Associated Press Judges at the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention, finding he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses. Continue reading
Oct 10 Second earthquake follows deadly quake off southern Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least six people, setting off landslides and prompting evacuations of coastal areas nearby because of a… Continue reading
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 Officials say intermittment rain and damaged bridges and roads have hampered the race to save lives. Continue reading
Sep 30 Strong earthquake in central Philippines kills at least 6 people and damages houses and buildings By Jim Gomez, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Sep 23 International Criminal Court details crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Duterte By Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Sep 22 Dozens arrested in clash with police near Philippine presidential palace By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Associated Press Philippine police have arrested 49 people suspected of attacking officers in violent clashes near the president palace. Continue reading
Sep 22 Typhoon blowing by Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures By Jim Gomez, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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