Philippines

China expels Philippine ships, tensions continue in South China Sea

Published on: July 23, 2026
13:34

Beijing, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) China informed on Thursday the expulsion of two Philippine official vessels that intruded into China's territorial waters.

China-Philippines tensions rise ahead of ASEAN meeting

Published on: July 21, 2026
20:58

Beijing, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) China blamed the Philippines for an incident near a reef in disputed waters and reiterated its demand that Manila cease maritime provocations.

Death toll from Philippines earthquake rises to 55

Published on: June 12, 2026
13:09

Manila, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The death toll in the Philippines from the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose to 55, while the number of injured reached 1,120, an official source reported.

Platform on natural disasters launched in the Philippines

Published on: April 2, 2026
23:01

Manila, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIV) today launched the “Handa” platform, designed to strengthen early warning, preparedness, and response to disasters across the country.

New restrictions for travelers approved in Philippines

Published on: September 11, 2021
00:15

Manila, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved a list of countries affected by travel restrictions.

Philippine capital to continue blocked due to Covid-19 persistence

Published on: August 6, 2021
10:55

Manila, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine government reimposed for another 14 days the closure of this capital, in an attempt to reduce Covid-19 infections, which today marked its highest number since April 16.

Tropical storm kills at least three people in the Philippines

Published on: June 2, 2021
11:09

Manila, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) The tropical storm Choi-wan killed at least three people and displaced hundreds of villagers in the southern and center Philippines, where there were floods and landslides, authorities reported on Wednesday.

Possible impeachment of Philippine president ruled out

Published on: May 10, 2021
13:45

Manila, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine presidency on Monday ruled out any possibility of impeachment of President Rodrigo Duterte for his policy regarding the West Philippine Sea.

China calls on Philippines to avoid complications in South Sea

Published on: May 4, 2021
10:02

Beijing, May 4 (Prensa Latina) China on Tuesday urged the Philippines to refrain from proceeding with actions that complicate the situation in the South China Sea, by ratifying its sovereignty over that area.

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