Philippines

Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters

China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.
Rescue workers search for survivors among debris as a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, May 24, 2026.

Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse

General view of the Filipino flag and the Senate of the Philippines official logo, at the Senate of the Philippines, before the State of the Nation Address SONA 2024.

Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest

A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis


Typhoon Rai weakens after pummeling central Philippines

Disaster officials could not yet give a complete damage assessment but were not expecting major devastation based on initial data gathered.

 Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescue residents after being inundated by floods caused by Typhoon Rai in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines, December 16, 2021.

Israel to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces

Israel has faced criticism for its arms sales to Manila, seeing as Philippine president, Rodrigo Duarte, has equated himself to Hitler.

Soldiers holding their weapons stand on attention during the 121st anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Taguig city, Metro Manila, Philippines March 20, 2018

Philippine Embassy in Israel organizes weekend screening of Quezon's Game

The screening came following the recent announcement that Rishon Lezion signed a Sister City Agreement with Quezon City in recognition of the latter's "open door" policy during the Holocaust.

 from right to left: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Deputy Director General for Asia and the Pacific, Rafael Harpaz, Margot Pins-Kestenbaum, Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Rishon Lezion Mayor Raz Kinstlich.

Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao running for president

Despite his popularity, one of the greatest boxers of all time trails the front-runners in opinion polls.

 Manny Pacquiao is pictured before the start of a world welterweight championship bout against Yordenis Ugas at T-Mobile Arena. Aug 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada

Israel health team assists Philippines in COVID-19 response

This is the second group of experts from Israel to travel to the area to assist in the management of the pandemic. A previous delegation spent time in the country in June.

AMSA_IL Med Team - Philippine Ambassador Macairog S. Alberto (fourth from left) sends off the Israeli medical team, which will be working with the Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force on Covid-19 to share Israel's experiences and best practices in treating Covid-19 patients. The team is comprised of D

At least 45 killed in troop plane crash in the Philippines

The Lockheed C-130 transport aircraft carrying troops bound for counter-insurgency operations crashed with 96 aboard at Patikul in the far southern province of Sulu.

View of the site after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021.

Israel summons Philippines ambassador over anti-Israel UNHRC vote

“It is unacceptable that a country like the Philippines, which suffers from extremist, murderous Islamic terrorism in its south, would support a decision that ignores the Hamas...war crimes."

Muslim rebels shout Allahu Akbar during an assembly at Darapanan the main base of the MILF on the southern island of Mindanao.

Philippine Airlines may launch Manila-Tel Aviv flights in October

The airline said it is in talks with Israel's Tourism Ministry about launching the route to serve growing demand from tourists and overseas Filipino workers.

PAL's Airbus A350 for the upcoming Manila-Tel Aviv-Manila service

Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea

President Rodrigo Duterte has previously said challenging China risked starting a war.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippine president lauds guards' courage in using unauthorized vaccine

PSG chief Brigadier General Jesus Durante did not name the vaccine used or say how it was obtained.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018