(Interaksyon) MANILA— A decision by the Philippines to grant the United States greater access to its military bases was “not for engaging in war” but meant to enhance its ability to defend itself against external threats, its defense chief said… Continue Reading →

(Fijitimes) MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Brightly painted Jeepney public transport trucks are an iconic symbol of the Philippines, but minibus firm boss Freddie Hernandez backs plans to force them off the road. He was among the first transport operators… Continue Reading →

(CBSNews) SAN FRANCISCO — Darron Price, whose wife died in a horrific home explosion and fire, allegedly triggered by an illegal drug manufacturing operation, pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter and other charges. During a morning appearance before San… Continue Reading →

(GoFundMe) — Hello. My name is Cindy and my very close friend Rita Evelyn Lopez was the victim who tragically died in the Sunset District home explosion last Thursday, February 9th. Rita leaves behind two young kids and a young… Continue Reading →

(Interaksyon) MANILA— The Philippines is in talks to possibly include Australia and Japan in planned joint South China Sea patrols with the United States, a senior diplomat said on Monday, in another sign of concern over Beijing’s activities in the… Continue Reading →

(Radio Free Asia) The Philippines deployed search-and-rescue teams Monday to help look for a missing Taiwan-flagged fishing boat with a crew of one Taiwanese and five Indonesians, the coast guard said. The boat, Sheng Feng No. 128, was last seen… Continue Reading →

(Interaksyon) OPM icon Barbie Almalbis played a traditional Filipino musical instrument called kudlong in her song titled “Kumpas.” The euphonic sound of kudlong compliments Barbie’s angelic voice while singing “Kumpas,” which is part of her latest album “Tower Sessions Live.”… Continue Reading →

(Radio Free Asia) The Philippines and Australia have agreed to formalize their “strategic” defense engagement through an annual meeting, their defense chiefs said Wednesday, as both countries look to counter Beijing’s growing military influence especially in the South China Sea.… Continue Reading →