Tag: Philippines
Radio broadcaster shot dead
A radio broadcaster was shot dead on Thursday by an unidentified gunman in the southern Philippines, police said. The victim…
Chris Brown parties in Macau as Philippines jails his promoter
Manila (AFP) – Grammy winner Chris Brown partied in Macau with a gold-toothed grin, as officials said Saturday he had…
Pacquiao makes low-key return, hint at retirement
AFP – Manny Pacquiao made a low-key return to the Philippines on Wednesday after losing his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather…
Pope to meet Muslim, Buddhist leaders in Philippines visit
Pope Francis will meet with leaders of various religions when he visits the Philippines next month, pushing a message of…
Philippines ‘breaks world tree-planting record’
Philippine officials said Saturday they had set a new world record for the most trees planted in an hour, with…
70 missing after ferry sinks in Philippines
At least 70 people are missing after a ferry sank in the waters off the central Philippines in bad weather…
Philippines monitors arrivals from west Africa for Ebola
The Philippines said Friday people arriving from west African countries hit by the Ebola outbreak would be monitored for a…
Philippines welcomes 100 millionth baby
A baby girl born early Sunday has officially pushed the population of the Philippines to 100 million, highlighting the challenge…
Philippines orders nationals to quit Libya
The Philippines on Sunday ordered its estimated 13,000 nationals in Libya to flee that country due to the worsening unrest…
Australian jihadist arrested in Philippines
An Australian convert to Islam who publicly urged people via the internet to join “jihad” in Iraq and Syria was…
Palestine qualifies for first Asian Cup
Palestine qualified for their maiden Asian Cup appearance with a 1-0 win over injury-hit Philippines in the final of the…
Philippine: Boxer Pacquiao spends night with typhoon victims
Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao will spend Saturday night in a tent city with victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the…
Pacquiao To Run For Governorship Position
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is looking for a job he can sink his teeth into – and it’s not…