The Black Nazarene procession in Manila, Philippines, which annually attracts one of the world’s largest crowds for a religious devotion, attracted hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic ...

In its second safety advisory in 10 days, the Chinese embassy in the Philippines urged citizens to remain vigilant amid a surge in armed robberies, drug-facilitated thefts, currency exchange scams ...

If you choose this as a place to stay for the night, I’m not sure if you can have a restful sleep. The historic Corregidor hosts some of the most haunted places in the Philippines. Thanks to its ...

Veloso, a 39-year-old former domestic helper and mother of two, told reporters in Jakarta she was ready to start a new life in the Philippines. Veloso was arrested in Yogyakarta in 2010 after being ...

The Philippines is witnessing a rapid rise in HIV infections, recording a 543% rise in cases between 2010 and 2023. One in three people living with HIV is diagnosed at a late stage, compounding ...

In 1941, as part of an effort to remain strictly neutral, the Dublin government made a deal with both Berlin and London whereby any soldier, sailor or pilot captured on Irish soil, whether of ...

The Philippines has ratified a new defence pact with Japan that would allow each country’s military to deploy on each other’s soil amid increased regional tensions with China. The Philippine ...

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro rejected yesterday Chinese criticism of Manila’s plan to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing to stop its ...

Christmas in the Philippines always starts as soon as September. As the cooler weather rolls in, so does the flurry of dinners, drinks, and ticking off endless gifts and to-do lists. Sure ...

TAWI-TAWI, Philippines — As rebrands go, the southern islands of the Philippines face what has to be among the toughest challenges. For a long time, these jungled islands were known as sites of ...

Known as "The Nation's Girl Group," the act — which represents the Philippines in Billboard's Global No. 1s series — has found an international following with its "Pinoy pop." By Gabriel ...

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military ...