An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Philippines at 12:17pm, NCS reported along with that it cited that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40km.

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea

Rodrigo Duterte’s defence team claims the 80-year-old former leader could not stand trial due to cognitive decline.

The Philippines has discovered a new natural gas source for the first time in over a decade, extending the life of its depleting gas field as the nation seeks to cut its dependence on coal.

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence a

The militaries of the Philippines and the United States sailed together this week at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Tuesday, in joint exercises aimed at easing cooperation between the treaty allies.

Manila’s new offshore patrol vessels will serve as a sustained maritime presence in the South China Sea in protection of Philippine fishermen, the country’s naval chief announced this week. The Philippine Navy welcomed first-in-class BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20) in a ceremony held Tuesday at the service’s primary operating base in Subic Bay.

The Philippines' "doctors to the barrios" model shows how workforce shortages, intersected with governance, financing and system design, reveal why rural care remains fragile despite years of reforms.

In early January, the Philippine peso slid to 59.38 per dollar — its weakest level on record. While it has since recouped some losses, officials have signaled a tolerance for further depreciation and traders are watching closely for any signs of central bank intervention.