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Philippines launches investigation after crash of military plane leaves 47 soldiers dead

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ Defense Secretary has ordered an investigation into the country’s deadliest military air crash in about 30 years, after the “very tragic” incident killed 47 military personnel and left 49 injured. … Read More >Philippines launches investigation after crash of military plane leaves 47 soldiers dead

45 dead, dozens rescued after military transport plane crashes in the Philippines

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

At least 45 people have been killed after a C-130 transport plane operated by the Philippines military crashed in the country’s Sulu province. A large number of passengers have been pulled alive from the wreckage. … Read More >45 dead, dozens rescued after military transport plane crashes in the Philippines

Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Japanese embassy in Manila has announced that Japan and the Philippines will deepen their defense ties by holding their first-ever joint exercises next week, in an apparent attempt to counter Chinese influence in the region. … Read More >Japan & Philippines to hold joint air force drills for first time amid increasing hostilities with China

Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ volcanology and seismology agency has raised its warning level for volcanic activity from level two to level three, after the Taal volcano spewed a plume a kilometer into the air. … Read More >Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

Philippine Air Force grounds Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk choppers after fatal crash

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021By Editor

The Philippines has grounded its fleet of S-70i Black Hawk military helicopters following a crash during a training flight on Wednesday evening. No survivors have been found. … Read More >Philippine Air Force grounds Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk choppers after fatal crash

Philippines President Duterte threatens to jail those refusing Covid shots and ‘inject vaccine in their butts’

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021By Editor

Angered by the country’s low vaccination rate, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said he may jail people who refuse to get the shot against coronavirus. … Read More >Philippines President Duterte threatens to jail those refusing Covid shots and ‘inject vaccine in their butts’

‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021By Editor

President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman says the Philippines won’t cooperate with a planned International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the thousands of deaths that took place during Duterte’s war on drugs. … Read More >‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe

ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has asked judges to investigate the killings of thousands of people in the Philippines as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.” … Read More >ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Philippines to exempt fully vaccinated elderly from some coronavirus restrictions to encourage Covid-19 inoculation

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021By Editor

Twice-vaccinated senior citizens will be allowed to move more freely and socialize with “fellow senior citizens,” the country’s authorities have said. It is hoped the move will encourage the elderly to get inoculated. … Read More >Philippines to exempt fully vaccinated elderly from some coronavirus restrictions to encourage Covid-19 inoculation

‘Our friendship will end here’: Duterte defies Beijing, says he won’t withdraw vessels from disputed waters

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

The president of the Philippines has vowed not to withdrawal his country’s ships from waters contested by China as a long-running dispute between the two nations over sovereignty of South China Sea territory heats up. … Read More >‘Our friendship will end here’: Duterte defies Beijing, says he won’t withdraw vessels from disputed waters