Philippines Dutch photographer 'shot dead by ISIS-linked captors in Philippines' Ewold Horn had been held hostage by Islamic State-linked militants in the Philippines since 2012. 31/05/2019
Norway Norwegian woman dies from rabies after puppy bite in the Philippines It is the first rabies-related human death in Norway for more than 200 years, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. 11/05/2019
Philippines Watch: Cockroach bugs Philippines President Duterte A cockroach interrupted Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign rally. 09/05/2019
no comment Filipino workers mark May Day by burning President Duterte's effigy They demanded that the government of President Rodrigo Duterte address labour issues including a minimum wage increase and the end of contractualisation for many workers. 01/05/2019
no comment Catholic devotees in the Philippines self-flagellate on Holy Thursday Hundreds of male Catholic devotees in the Philippines marked Maundy Thursday, a Christian holy day, with a bloody ritual that involves self-flagellating to honour the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross. 18/04/2019
Philippines Watch: The Manila traffic vendors selling basketballs and bonsai trees The city's notorious congestion has become a way for people to make a meagre living. 11/04/2019
Philippines Scientists discover unknown human species on Philippine island Scientists discover unknown human species on Philippine island 10/04/2019
no comment Manila residents struggle to cope with water rationing Manila residents are struggling to cope with rationing imposed by the city's water authority. 14/03/2019
Philippines Over 1,500 turtles and tortoises found in suitcases at Manila airport More than a thousand live turtles have been found in suitcases at Manila airport in the Philippines, after being smuggled on a flight from Hong Kong. 05/03/2019
Philippines Philippine fraternity stages naked protest for freedom of expression Members of a university fraternity in Manila ran naked around their campus on Friday to draw attention to "fake news" and alleged media suppression in the Philippines. 09/02/2019
no comment 'French Spiderman' arrested for climbing 217-metre-tall GT Tower in Ph French climber Alain Robert, also known as the French 'Spiderman', climbed Manila's 47-storey GT Tower on Tuesday. 29/01/2019
Good Morning Europe Phillipines moves to reduce age of criminal responsibilty to 12 The Philippine government is one step closer to lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12. The country's President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing for the change, claiming that drug barons are using children as mules - he originally favoured the age of 9. 25/01/2019
Raw Politics Filipino journalist shines light on deaths in government's drug war “Now more than ever the mission of journalism is incredibly important. Not just for Philippine democracy but for all democracies around the world," she said. 24/01/2019
no comment Filipino activists burn effigies of Duterte, Trump and Xi Jinping Filipino activists burn effigies of Duterte, Trump and Xi Jinping 30/11/2018
no comment Watch: Trapped bus passenger films landslide in Philippines A woman trapped in a bus filmed falling rocks and trees being uprooted by a landslide on Sunday in Benguet, a remote mountainous region on the Luzon island in the Philippines. 06/11/2018
world news More deaths in Philippines At least 29 people are now known to have died in a landslide in the Philippines that came just days after Typhoon Mangkhut claimes the lives of at least 80 victims 22/09/2018
Good Morning Europe Typhoon Mangkhut leaves destructions in its wake Chinese authorities are calling now-tropical storm Mangkhut the "King of Storms" as it continues on its destructive path- first the Philippines, then Hong Kong, then mainland China have been hit by the storm and are now facing floods, landslides, destroyed buildings and a monumental recovery effort. 17/09/2018
world news Dozens dead as Typhoon Mangkhut rips through southeast Asia Dozens of people have died and many more have been injured as Typhoon Mangknut continues to rip through southeast Asia 16/09/2018
Good Morning Europe Philippines prepares for arrival of Super Typhoon Mangkhut. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Philippines ahead of the arrival of the Super Typhoon, Mangkhut. It's expected to make landfall later today and could reach a maximum speed of 268 kilometres an hour. 14/09/2018
Philippines Watch: Philippines' Duterte oversees smuggled luxury cars destroyed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday witnessed the destruction of over 60 smuggled luxury vehicles in Cagayan Province as part of his anti-corruption drive. 31/07/2018
Philippines Duterte's kiss with Filipino woman sparks controversy Duterte and a Filipino woman locked lips while on an official visit to South Korea, sparking controversy and plenty of reactions on social media. 04/06/2018
no comment Philippine president orders destruction of smuggled luxury cars The measure is a part of Rodrigo Duterte's aggressive war on drug dealers 30/05/2018
no comment Filipino May Day protesters burn effigy of President Duterte Thousands of people marched to the Philippines' presidential palace in Manila on Tuesday to mark Labour Day. 01/05/2018
no comment No Comments of the Week It has been a dramatic seven days in Europe and beyond, involving political clashes, international incidents and moving ceremonies. Here are some of our highlights and lowlights of the week. 30/03/2018
no comment Manila protesters carry the 'cross' of Duterte's government policies More than a hundred protesters held a Lent-themed demonstration in Manila on Tuesday, accusing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's administration of being anti-poor. 27/03/2018
no comment Fans meet their heroes at ComicCon Asia ComicCon is Manila's newest event which aims to bring a wide range of pop-culture communities together. 26/03/2018
