7.3-magnitude earthquake rattles N. Philippines - China.org.cn

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 rattled Abra province in the northern Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

US, China congratulate Marcos Jr on Philippine presidential win | Al Jazeera

The United States and China have welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s presidential win in the Philippines, after the son of the country’s former dictator declared victory and pledged to be a leader “for all Filipinos”.

Duterte wants unvaccinated jailed as COVID rate hits record high | Al Jazeera

The Philippines has reported at least 21,819 new COVID-19 infections, raising the country’s positivity rate to another all-time high of 40 percent out of 70,049 tests conducted, as President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the arrest of unvaccinated people who will violate stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing “galloping” cases driven by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Death toll climbs to 208 after Typhoon Rai hits Philippines - newspaper - TASS

At least 208 people have been killed in the devastation caused by Typhoon Rai, the Manila Bulletin newspaper reported on Monday referring to the data of the country’s police.

Typhoon Rai death toll climbs as affected Filipinos ask for help | Al Jazeera

The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has risen to 75, official tallies showed on Sunday, as the government struggles to deliver emergency food aid to the most devastated areas of the country.

Chinese coast guard blocks two Philippine supply boats in disputed sea | Business Standard News

 Chinese coast guard ships blocked and used water cannons on two Philippine supply boats heading to a disputed shoal occupied by Filipino marines in the South China Sea, provoking an angry protest to China and a warning from the Philippine government that its vessels are covered under a mutual defence treaty with the United States, Manila's top diplomat said Thursday.

Philippine President Duterte announces retirement in surprise move - FRANCE24

 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday he was retiring from politics, a surprise move that fuelled speculation he was clearing the way for his daughter to run to succeed him.

Military plane transporting troops crashes in the Philippines | Al Jazeera

A military plane transporting troops has crashed in the southern Philippines after missing the runway during landing on Sunday, the military chief said.

Philippines, China Hold ‘Friendly, Candid’ Talks on Maritime Disputes - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – Manila and Beijing held “friendly and candid” talks on the South China Sea, the Philippines’ foreign ministry said on Saturday.

‘Our Friendship Will End Here’: Philippine President Defies Beijing, Says He Won’t Withdraw Vessels from Disputed Waters - FARS

 (FNA)- The president of the Philippines 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.

Manila tells fishermen to ignore Beijing’s ban amid incursions | Al Jazeera

The Philippines has rejected an annual summer fishing ban imposed by China in the disputed South China Sea and encouraged its boats to keep fishing in the country’s territorial waters, as Manila reported on Wednesday the latest incursions of Chinese vessels on its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Philippines, US to start annual joint military drills - China.org.cn

The Philippines and the United States will start their annual joint military exercise dubbed "Balikatan" on Monday, the Philippine military chief said on Sunday.

Philippines warns China of ‘unwanted hostilities’ in sea dispute | Al Jazeera

The presence of Chinese vessels at a disputed reef off the Philippines could ignite “unwanted hostilities”, a top aide to President Rodrigo Duterte has warned, intensifying a diplomatic spat over the ships that Manila described as “maritime militia”.

Philippines, Vietnam press China over South China Sea activities | Al Jazeera

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed “concern” to China’s ambassador about Chinese vessels massing in the disputed South China Sea, his spokesman said, as Vietnam urged Beijing to respect its maritime sovereignty.

Philippines says 220 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef | Al Jazeera

The Philippines has expressed concern after spotting hundreds of Chinese military vessels at a reef claimed by both countries in the South China Sea, but did not immediately lodge a protest.

Philippines typhoon death toll rises as clean up begins | Al Jazeera

Police in the Philippines said the death toll from Typhoon Vamco has risen to 26, with dozens still missing or injured after the storm deluged Manila and its surrounding provinces, triggering some of the capital’s worst floods in years.

Goni, typhon meurtrier, frappe les Philippines - FRANCE24

 Au moins dix personnes sont décédées, dimanche, aux Philippines, archipel balayé par le typhon Goni. Les autorités font état de conditions "catastrophiques" dans certaines régions. Près de 400 000 habitants ont été évacués.

China Warns US against Provocations Following B-52 Flyby

China is accusing the United States of militarizing the South China Sea after two American B-52 bombers flew close to a disputed Chinese-held shoal in a show of force.

Philippines warns China of ‘red lines’ in S. China Sea feud – Foreign Secretary

The Philippines' Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said on Monday that China had been notified of “red lines,” or actions Manila would find unacceptable, in the South China Sea, AP reported.

Philippines Expresses Concern Over Chinese Bombers Landing in South China Sea

Despite Manila having stated that it can't verify the presence of the Chinese bombers, it has taken note of the reports and expressed "serious concerns anew on its impact to efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region," according to the Philippines' presidential spokesman Harry Roque.