Tag: Philippines
Duterte Threatens Beijing With ‘Suicide Missions’ Amid S China Sea Spat
Previously, the Philippine president has publicly admitted that China controls the disputed waters of the South China Sea and called for acceptance of this fact [Read More…]
At least 18 Wounded in Bomb Explosion in Southern Philippines, Officials Say
An improvised bomb exploded at a packed restaurant in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, wounding at least 18 people, police and military officials said. No [Read More…]
Duterte Warns Women Against ‘Stupid’ Priests With ‘God-Given’ Penises
The Filipino president regularly ends up in the media spotlight over his controversial remarks regarding women, rape, Catholic clergy, drug users, and producers. In one [Read More…]
Ex-Philippine Muslim Rebels Formally Take Over Autonomous Region in South
Former separatist guerrillas formally assumed the leadership of an autonomous Muslim region in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, despite the presence of Islamic State-linked militants [Read More…]
Philippine Military: Doing ‘Best’ to Free Abu Sayyaf Hostages
The Philippine military vowed Thursday to rescue all hostages in Abu Sayyaf militant custody, while Indonesian and Malaysian officials said they were working with Filipino [Read More…]
Philippine Police File Murder Charges against 5 Suspects in Church Bombings
Philippine authorities filed murder charges Monday against five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants who surrendered after being accused of involvement in the twin bombings that killed [Read More…]
It’s Official: Majority in Southern Philippines Ratifies Muslim Autonomy Law
A heavy majority in the southern Philippines voted in favor of a ratifying a law giving Muslims in the region full autonomy through a historic [Read More…]
Ecologically Conscious Vietnamese Stunner Wins Miss Earth 2018
Phuong Khanh Nguyen, a 23-year-old beauty contestant, has become the first-ever Vietnamese Miss Earth, in a competition between 86 hopefuls. Khanh noted that she became [Read More…]
