Tag: Philippines

Philippine govt asserts claim on dictator's Monet painting

The Philippine government insisted it was the rightful owner of a valuable Monet painting at…

Philippine police allegedly involved in suspect "murder"

A group of police officers is under scrutiny in the Philippines for their alleged involvement…

Collector kills illegal crocs before Philippine police raid

Philippine authorities have discovered a huge cache of dead crocodiles and protected bird species in…

Filipino drug mule executed in China despite appeal

China has put to death a Filipino woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2011, the…

Philippine boats chase mystery vessel at coral reef

A lone fishing vessel has strayed near a protected marine sanctuary in Philippine waters, prompting…

Taiwan snubs Philippines for basketball tournament

The Philippines will sit out an international basketball tournament in July after a decision by…

Philippines protest Chinese ships off islands

The Philippines has lodged a protest with Beijing over the “illegal” presence of a Chinese…

Taiwan sanctions Philippines despite death apology

Taiwan has slapped sanctions on the Philippines, rejecting an apology by President Benigno Aquino over…

Philippines apologizes for Taiwanese fisherman's death

The Philippines has expressed “deep regret and apology” after a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead…

Taiwan rejects Philippine fisherman death apology

Taipei has rejected condolences from the Philippines over the death of a Taiwanese fisherman following…

Hiker found alive after Philippines volcano eruption

A Thai national earlier reported missing after Mt. Mayon erupted, spewing rocks and ash, has…

Murder suspect strolls out of Philippine jail

A murder suspect casually walked out from a Philippine jail on Thursday, leaving authorities shame-faced…

Philippines charges Chinese fishermen over reef crash

The 12 crew members of the Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground a protected Philippine…

Chinese fishing boat runs aground in Philippine reef

A Chinese fishing boat has been found stranded in the shallows of a World Heritage-listed…

Australian readies charges against Philippine kidnappers

An Australian man recently freed after being held in captivity for 15 months in the Philippines is set…