WorldJapan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failureIt was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.07 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Selfless and loving' Kiwi shot dead in Philippines defending girlfriend from muggersThe shooting happened after midnight in the city of Makati in the Metro Manila region.21 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldUS renews warning it will defend Philippines after China spatThe US will defend Filipino forces coming under attack in the disputed South China Sea.14 Feb 10:54 PM
WorldPhilippines says China ship used laser against coast guardThe actions allegedly happened in the disputed South China Sea.13 Feb 10:08 PM
TravelAre The Philippines for real? Surprises await every visitorWhere ice-white beaches meet tiny primates and chocolate mountains.05 Feb 01:55 AM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldUS to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fearIt comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.02 Feb 05:28 PM
Travel‘Where are my dogs? They’re my children!’ Passenger’s bizarre meltdown at Istanbul AirportA dog breeder has defended his public meltdown at Istanbul Airport.01 Feb 12:57 AM
WorldNobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion in PhilippinesRappler welcomed the court decision as 'the triumph of facts over politics.'18 Jan 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRedundancies climb: Developer goes from 204 to 125 staffBusiness adjusting to coping with slower demand.20 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldPhilippines asks China for explanation over latest sea feudChinese coast guard forcibly seized Chinese rocket debris held by the Filipino navy.24 Nov 08:51 PM
PoliticsPM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi JinpingArdern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.17 Nov 04:03 AM
WorldWorld population hits 8 billion, creating many challengesMuch of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.15 Nov 04:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHoadley: Why did Biden meet Xi in South East Asia?OPINION: Professor of politics analyses the intense world interest in one region.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionResidential developer planned to lay off up to 30pc of staff - how many took redundancy?On November 8, the residential developer sent a proposal to staff, hoping to cut costs.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis sea turtle sanctuary has survived 40 years. Climate change may kill itNew York Times: Warming waters threaten pristine marine reserve.10 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldAt least 47 dead as tropical storm hits PhilippinesEleven bodies, mostly children, dug up by rescuers in a village devastated by mudslide.29 Oct 02:49 AM
WorldKorean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airportA damaged Korean Air plane remains stuck in the grass at a Philippine airport.24 Oct 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld433 people won a $4 million lottery. Was it pure luck?New York Times: While "not impossible", the result seems "highly improbable", MP says.05 Oct 06:41 PM
World'I thought the ground would open up': Strong quake shakes PhilippinesThe 7-magnitude quake prompted many in the capital to run outdoors.27 Jul 04:37 AM
WorldDictator's son Marcos Jr takes oath as Philippine presidentOpponents say political comeback was pulled off by whitewashing his family's image.30 Jun 06:30 AM
WorldBloody legacy: Duterte leaves trail of drug killings as his presidency endsDictator's son and Duterte's daughter to take over the reins after Filipino election.30 Jun 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Both his loves are gone': Hope for two survivors as one takes first steps and other recovers from surgeryThe group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom the bones of victims, a doctor unearths a drug war's true tollNew York Times: Some doctors falsely have claimed drug war victims died natural deaths.07 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldDuterte hits at Putin: 'I kill criminals, not children, elders'Rodrigo Duterte criticises Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in the Ukraine.24 May 05:14 AM
World'Bongbong' Marcos set to return dictator's family to power in PhilippinesExit polls suggest Ferdinand Marcos Jr has won the presidential election.10 May 12:06 AM
WorldChina militarises islands built in South China SeaArtificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.20 Mar 04:48 PM
TravelPhilippines welcomes back tourists after two years of border closures"We're done with border control," said a Philipines health official.02 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldStaffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in AsiaStaffers have accused top director of the WHO in the Western Pacific of racist behaviour.29 Jan 04:05 AM
World'Appalling': Order to arrest unvaxxedDuterte ordered the arrest of unvaxxed people who leave home for non-essential reasons.10 Jan 01:42 AM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Help Us': After Typhoon Rai, miles of destruction and the smell of deathNew York Times: Philippine residents are going hungry a week after Typhoon Rai hit.27 Dec 08:18 PM
WorldTyphoon leaves 31 dead, many homes roofless in PhilippinesA governor said her island has been "levelled to the ground".18 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldPowerful typhoon threatens Philippines, thousands evacuatedThe country is trying to keep people safe, while obeying Covid restrictions.16 Dec 04:59 AM