Gunshots, mayhem in Philippines’ Senate: What to know about senator at the center of the chaos

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former police chief and enforcer of the deadly drug war, was hiding from arrest when ...

Gunshots heard in Philippines senate building where senator is hiding

Gunshots were heard in the Philippines Senate on Wednesday, where a senator is hiding from authorities with an arrest warrant ...

Philippines warns of serious power cuts as heat, outages strain grids

The Philippines on Thursday warned of power cuts of up to seven hours across its two main grids as searing heat and power ...

Philippines to summon former national police chief in probe into Duterte-era killings

The Philippine National Police will summon its former chief as part of a new investigation of officers suspected of ...
Forbes

Retiring In The Philippines? Here’s What You Need To Know

Dreaming about retiring in the Philippines? With its welcoming locals, slow-paced life, and stunning beaches, it’s hard not to. These are some key things to keep in mind before you do. Americans ...

Gunshots fired at Philippines Senate, where ICC suspect dela Rosa has taken refuge - as it happened

Ronald dela Rosa, the chief enforcer in former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "war on drugs", said on Facebook ...

Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has traveled to the Philippines to witness an international combat drill and ...
The Diplomat

Is the US Going Too Far in Its Alliance With the Philippines?

U.S. and Philippine service members pose for a group photo during combined joint logistics over-the-shore in support of Balikatan 23 at Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, April 12, 2023. Credit: U.S.
The Japan Times

Japan considers missile exports to the Philippines, reports say

Tokyo last month unveiled its biggest overhaul ​of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions ‌on overseas ‌arms transfers.