Politics Jul 30 U.S. sends $500 million in defense funding to Philippines amid concern over China By Jim Gomez, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Oct 22 Philippines say Chinese boats rammed vessels in disputed waters A top Philippine security official said there were no injuries among the Filipino crew members and an assessment of the damage to both vessels was underway. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Nation Aug 31 Watch 4:29 News Wrap: McConnell cleared to continue working a day after news conference freeze up In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell got the green light to continue working a day after he froze up during a news conference, the White House asked Congress to pass a stopgap funding bill and prevent a partial…
World Jul 04 Philippine military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops assigned to fight Muslim militants crashed and exploded while landing in the south Sunday, killing at least 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground in one of… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Aug 27 How nations are going back to school — or not Governments around the world are taking different strategies toward the new school year, depending on how many infections they're seeing, the state of their health care systems and political considerations. By Associated Press
May 14 Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. Continue reading
May 07 Ship tied to Australia virus deaths sails into Manila Bay By Aaron Favila, Associated Press A cruise ship being investigated in Australia for sparking coronavirus infections anchored in Manila Bay on Thursday to bring Filipino crew members home. Continue reading
Feb 11 Philippines intends to end major security pact with the U.S. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Locsin signed the notice on the order of Duterte, who has often criticized U.S. security policies while praising those of China and Russia despite the Philippine military's close historic ties with its American counterpart. Continue reading
Jan 12 Volcano erupts near Manila; villagers flee, airport shut By Aaron Favila, Jim Gomez, Associated Press A small volcano near the Philippine capital erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam Sunday, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and forcing Manila’s international airport to shut down. Continue reading
Jan 08 Philippines orders evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq and Iran By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said the government has raised the alert level in Iraq to the highest level. Continue reading