Philippines

Country in Southeast Asia

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The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.

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China WARNS EU To ‘Stay Out Of South China Sea’ Row After EU-Philippines Meet Against Beijing Tensions escalated in the South China Sea after China warned the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” and stay out of its territorial disputes with the Philippines. The sharp rebuke followed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 1 week ago

South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 1 week ago

China Provokes Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions; Conducts Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated sharply as China’s navy launched combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a territory claimed by the Philippines. The drills,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines SHOCKS China with MAJOR Military Move in South China Sea \| Tensions EXPLODE! The Philippines is making a bold military move in the South China Sea, announcing new naval bases in Subic Bay, Mindanao, and Sibutu under its ‘Horizon 3’ defense program. Amid rising tensions with.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines Vs China Over South China Sea Escalates: Manila Tears Into Beijing; ‘Don’t Interfere’ Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated sharply over the South China Sea. In a fiery rebuke, Manila slammed Beijing for its aggression and interference in contested waters. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published 2 weeks ago

ASEAN Summit Boosts Trump To Deploy Deadly NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan \| China’s Xinping ON ALERT Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected eight PLA Navy ships operating near its waters, signaling a show of force by China. In addition, China launched satellites over central Taiwan, prompting heightened.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines TORCHES China’s South China Sea CLAIMS: ASEAN Summit Unites Anti-China Allies For Peace The Philippine Coast Guard has strongly refuted China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea. Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela called China’s sovereignty narrative the "greatest lie we must.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 2 weeks ago

Macron Rages Against China's South China Sea Moves Amid Philippines Tensions, Slams US Dominance French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a blistering attack on China’s aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea, warning of growing instability as tensions with the Philippines hit a boiling.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 2 weeks ago

South China Sea Tensions Escalate: Philippines’ Marcos SHAMES China In Front of ASEAN Partners Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took a bold stance at the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit, calling for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea—a move widely seen as a direct.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:49Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines Earthquake UNSEEN Video: Watch Philippines Senate Employees Run as 5.1 Quake Strikes A powerful 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Manila, causing panic and chaos across the capital. In this unseen footage, employees inside the Philippine Senate building are seen rushing for safety.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 2 weeks ago

“Time Is Running Out”:Marcos Pushes ASEAN to Finalize South China Sea Rules Amid Tensions with China On Day 1 of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an urgent call for the swift adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

Container Ship Tilts Off India’s Coast — Russian, Filipino, Ukrainian Sailors Caught in Fuel Spill Disaster strikes off the Kochi coast as the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 tilts dangerously, spilling containers into the Arabian Sea — some filled with low sulfur fuel. Indian Navy and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 weeks ago

South China Sea: China SLAMS US Of Using Philippines As Pawn \| Coast Guard Clash Near Sandy Cay Tensions surged near Sandy Cay on May 22 as Chinese Coast Guard vessels sideswiped and blasted Philippine research ships with water cannons. China slammed the mission as “illegal,” warning of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 3 weeks ago

China-Philippines Clash Over Disputed Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing’s Big Threat to Manila Over Clash Tensions in the South China Sea have erupted once again after a maritime clash between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Tiexian Jiao. The incident,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published 3 weeks ago

South China Sea Boils Over: Philippines Slams China’s Aggression as 12,000-Ton Monster Vessel Looms Tensions have erupted once again in the volatile South China Sea as the Philippines condemned China’s use of water cannons near Pag-asa Cays on May 22. The latest flashpoint in the long-running.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:04Published 3 weeks ago

China Blasts Philippines’ Illegal Incursion as Ships COLLIDE Near Disputed Reefs\| South China Sea A fresh maritime flashpoint erupted in the South China Sea as China accused the Philippines of an "illegal incursion" near the disputed Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao reefs. The China Coast Guard reported.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 3 weeks ago

South China Sea BREAKING: China-Philippines Coast Guard CLASH Near Sandy Cay Escalates Tensions Tensions erupted in the South China Sea as the Philippines accused China of dangerously sideswiping and water-cannoning its coast guard vessel near Sandy Cay. Footage confirms a Chinese ship's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 3 weeks ago

Duterte’s Controversial Victory Sparks Uproar Across Philippines: Opposition Erupts into Protests Rodrigo Duterte’s unexpected victory in Davao has ignited nationwide outrage as opposition groups take to the streets, questioning the legitimacy of the results. Protesters and political critics are.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published on May 14, 2025

Rodrigo Duterte’s Supporters Celebrate Ex-Philippines President’s Landslide Win From Jail \| Watch Despite being held at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges related to his controversial war on drugs, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won a stunning landslide.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on May 14, 2025

Crowd ERUPTS As Duterte WINS From Jail Cell \| 662K Votes Rock Marcos Camp In Philippines Elections In a stunning political twist, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City with over 662,000 votes—despite being jailed in The Hague over his brutal war on drugs. The crowd.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on May 13, 2025

Rodrigo Duterte Storms Back to Power From Jail: Ex-Philippines President Wins Davao Mayoral Race In a dramatic political comeback, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has clinched a landslide victory in Davao's mayoral race—despite being detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC).. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:42Published on May 13, 2025

Marcos Vs Duterte Feud HEATS UP!!! Millions in Philippines Vote \| Rodrigo Duterte Runs For Mayor The political war between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties has hit fever pitch as millions of Filipinos head to the polls in a high-stakes midterm election. Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte fights.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:01Published on May 12, 2025

Philippines General Slams China Over Claim on Disputed Waters \| U.S Deploys Missiles In SCS Drills A top Philippine general has issued a stark warning over China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims "illegal and coercive." Brigadier General Logico criticized.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 11, 2025

WWII Ship Sinks Before U.S.-Philippines Drill \| BRP Malvar Goes Down Near Disputed Shoal The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old World War II ship, sank unexpectedly before it could be used as a live-fire target in the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills. Originally set to be sunk off Zambales,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on May 5, 2025

China Fumes as U.S Ally Australia Sends Warship to South China Sea\| South China Sea Tensions Explode Australia has deployed its warship, HMAS Sydney, to the South China Sea as part of a three-month Indo-Pacific mission, further escalating tensions in the region. This move follows a series of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on April 30, 2025

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Philippines now visa-free for Indian tourists The Philippines has recently joined the growing list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indian tourists, effective June 8, aiming to attract high-spending travelers. Indian nationals can now.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
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Bretman Rock's Fun-Filled Philippines Vacay Fill up your fun-tank and hit up the Philippines with social media star Bretman Rock! The Philippines native -- who now resides in Honolulu, Hawaii -- went back to his OG stomping grounds and soaked up.. TMZ.com - Published on March 26, 2025
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Former Philippines president flying to The Hague after 'crimes against humanity' arrest Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane to The Hague, the country's leader has said, after being arrested over a "war on drugs" that killed thousands. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2025
Philippines village offering bounties for mosquitoes amid dengue fever outbreak A village in the Philippines is offering bounties for captured mosquitoes - dead or alive - amid a surge in dengue fever cases. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2025

Terror kingpin deported from Philippines to India, arrested Indian fugitive Joginder Gyong, a terror group kingpin, was captured in the Philippines and deported to India after months of surveillance. Delhi and Haryana Police, in collaboration with central.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 2, 2025
Delhi all set to finalise $450 million BrahMos cruise missiles deal India is finalising a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, making it the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to purchase them. Discussions have advanced.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2025
Philippines VP says she will have president assassinated if she is killed Security protocols in the Philippines have been stepped up after vice president Sara Duterte vowed to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2024	Family of seven among people killed by Philippines typhoon At least eight people have died in the northern Philippines after high winds and torrential rain from Typhoon Man-yi triggered storm surges and landslides. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2024
India offers joint development and production of military hardware to the Philippines India has extended an invitation to the Philippines for collaboration in developing and producing weapons systems, alongside supplying BrahMos missiles. Amid ongoing tensions with China, both nations.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2024	'No special treatment' for self-proclaimed 'son of god' preacher wanted by FBI after Philippines arrest A preacher followed by millions of people around the world will get no special treatment after his arrest in the Philippines, the country's president has said. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
At least 22 dead as Super Typhoon Yagi batters Vietnam, China and Philippines A so-called Super Typhoon has killed at least four people in northern Vietnam, after also battering China and the Philippines, bringing the total number of dead to 22. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2024	China accuses Philippines of deliberating crashing into ship after vessels collide China and the Philippines have blamed each other after a collision between their coastguard ships, in a new flashpoint between the countries. Sky News - Published on August 19, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens and injures hundreds in Taiwan and Philippines At least 25 people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and worsened monsoon rains in the Philippines. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024	China and Philippines reach deal to stop clashes over fiercely disputed territory at sea China and the Philippines have reached a deal they hope will end confrontations over a disputed territory in the South China Sea. Sky News - Published on July 21, 2024
Filipino soldiers fight off 'armed' Chinese coastguard with 'bare hands' Filipino soldiers used their "bare hands" to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2024	Every fifth immigrant doctor in US is an Indian India is the top source country when it comes to immigrant physicians and surgeons (doctors) working in the US and the second-largest source country for registered nurses. In terms of the total number.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Boost for Indian medical students as Philippines tweaks norms Indian students in the Philippines benefit from a legislative change allowing international medical graduates to obtain licenses and practice locally, aligning with India's NMC rules. This change helps.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2024	Indian warships reach Philippines on SCS tour Indian warships visit Manila amidst tensions with China. India delivers BrahMos missiles to ASEAN. Deployment in South China Sea includes monitoring Chinese ships. ASEAN-India maritime exercise.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2024
Indian warships reach Manila as part of deployment to South China Sea Guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, fleet tanker INS Shakti and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan, under the command of Eastern Fleet chief Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, docked at Manila on.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2024	Philippine ships deployed to watch activists sail to disputed fishing area as China tensions grow Three coastguard patrol ships, a plane and a navy vessel have been deployed by the Philippines to ensure the safety of around 100 activists and fishermen heading to a disputed fishing area in the South.. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2024
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Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of BrahMos delivery from India A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was spotted flying in close proximity to the Philippines, ahead of preparations by the Southeast Asian country to receive the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2024	India delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines India exported BrahMos missiles to the Philippines under a US$ 375 million deal, enhancing defence cooperation amid regional tensions. An Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster jet carried the cruise.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2024
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'India firmly supports Philippines': Jaishankar's swipe at China amid maritime disputes IndiaTimes - Published on March 26, 2024	India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: EAM Jaishankar IndiaTimes - Published on March 26, 2024
Chinese and Philippine coast guards clash amid regional dispute Philippine and Chinese coast guards clashed in the disputed South China Sea, as water cannons were deployed. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024	Taylor Swift Singapore Concerts Start Conflict with Philippines Lawmaker Taylor Swift's the biggest star in the world ... so it's no shock she can kick off a conflict between two sovereign nations -- and all because of where she's performing next weekend. Here's the deal.. TMZ.com - Published on March 3, 2024

Philippines

Country in Southeast Asia

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