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| Nov.12 |
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Trump arrives in Manila, Philippines Trump to take part in a gala dinner for the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and talks with President Duterte
| Aug.3 |
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Sea dispute, N. Korea, Muslim militants top ASEAN |
| Jul.22 |
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Duterte: Martial law extended in Mindanao |
| Jun.1 |
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Resorts World Manila: At least 36 bodies found at casino complex
Map of Resorts World Manila Manila Philippines A lone gunman opened fire overnight. Most of the dead suffocated in thick toxic smoke after the man set fire to casino tables | |
| Jan.8 |
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Manila's Black Nazarene procession to draw million
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| Dec.25 |
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Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines
A powerful typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day, roared over a congested region near Manila on Monday with slightly weaker but still-fierce wi...
| Nov.17 |
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Despite protests, Marcos is buried at heroes' cemetery
| Sep.29 |
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Duterte 'happy to slaughter' addicts as Hitler did Jews Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has compared his anti-drug campaign to the Holocaust, saying he would kill as many addicts as Hitler did...
| Sep.25 |
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PAL plane safely lands in Manila after smoke seen in cabin
| May.9 |
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Hardliner Rodrigo Duterte 'set for presidency' Hardline anti-crime candidate Rodrigo 'Digong' Duterte looks set to become president of the Philippines after polls gave him an unassailable lead | |
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| Nov.18 |
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Anti-Apec protests take place in Manila
| May.13 |
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72 dead in Philippines slipper factory fire
Map of Valanezuela Philippines The bodies had been recovered from inside the Kentex Manufacturing Corp. factory. At least 30 people had been injured | |
| May.3 |
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Pacquiao fans call for rematch against Mayweather |
| Jan.29 |
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Philippine mourning for slain police |
| Jan.18 |
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Pope leaves Asia after record crowds
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Six million attend outdoor Pope Francis' Mass
Map of Rizal Park Philippines Pope Francis has celebrated an outdoor Mass in front of unprecedented crowds. That would be a record for a papal event
Pope Francis had dedicated the service in part to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan
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| Jan.17 |
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Pope Francis: Huge crowds gather in Manila for Mass
| Jan.10 |
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Strong quake rocks Manila, no reports of damage or injuries |
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| Dec.31 |
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Huge fire destroys hundreds of Philippine shanties |
| Oct.15 |
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U.S. Marine charged with murder in death of transgender in Philippines |
| Sep.19 |
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Philippine storm moves north, leaves 5 dead |
| Sep.18 |
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Floods shut down Philippine capital |
| Jul.15 |
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Typhoon spares Philippine capital but leaves 7 dead elsewhere
| Jul.4 |
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Filipino activists call for end to US defense pact |
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| Dec.15 |
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Philippines bus crash kills 21
| Nov.17 |
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Aquino criticises typhoon response |
| Nov.13 |
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Philippines defends storm response
The Philippine government says it is facing its biggest ever logistical challenge after Typhoon Haiyan, which has affected over 11 million p...
| Nov.11 |
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Philippines declares state of calamity 
President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Haiyan | |
| Aug.20 |
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More rain adds to misery in flooded Philippine capital
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| Dec.29 |
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Contraception law signed by Benigno Aquino Philippines President Benigno Aquino has signed into law a bill providing for free access to contraception and family planning
| Aug.9 |
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More rains add to Philippines flood woes |
| Aug.6 |
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Philippine capital paralysed by floods
| Aug.2 |
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Typhoon batters Philippines |
| Jan.1 |
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Hundreds hurt in New Year festivities |
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| Nov.17 |
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Arroyo faces vote-fraud charges |
| Sep.27 |
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Philippines cleans up after storm
| Sep.26 |
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Powerful typhoon hits Philippines
A powerful typhoon has struck the Philippines, triggering floods, cutting power and halting work in the capital Manila
| Aug.26 |
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Typhoon to miss north Philippines |
| Feb.7 |
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Philippines army chief died in suicide |
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| Sep.7 |
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Political massacre trial opens |
| Aug.29 |
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Hong Kong rally over Manila dead |
| Aug.23 |
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Bloody end to hostage siege Rolando Mendoza, a former police officer upset at having lost his job, took hostage a busload of tourists from Hong Kong and killed eight of...
| Aug.22 |
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Tourists taken hostage in bus
| Jun.29 |
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Aquino sworn in as Philippines president Benigno Aquino III has been sworn in as president, the country's 15th, after winning election in May by a landslide
| Jun.19 |
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Broken radio system imperils flights |
| May.10 |
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Aquino's son holds lead in vote Sen. Benigno Aquino III, the son of former president, led contenders for the Philippines presidency
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| Dec.26 |
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Up to 25 feared dead in ferry tragedy |
| Dec.23 |
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27 missing after boats collide Of the 73 passengers and crew on board, 46 were rescued and 27 others were still missing from the sunken ferry that collided with a fishing ...
| Oct.6 |
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Submerged city faces disease threat |
| Oct.1 |
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Ketsana death toll exceeds 300 |
| Sep.27 |
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Floods test rescuers
| Sep.26 |
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Philippines battles flood chaos
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Dozens dead in floods
At least 40 people have been killed and thousands more evacuated as floods caused by heavy rain brought chaos
| Feb.10 |
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Philippines works to save 200 dolphins |
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| Jul.25 |
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Hole forces Qantas plane to land A passenger plane en route from London to Melbourne has made an emergency landing after a large hole appeared in its fuselage
| May.18 |
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Gunman kills eight |
| Mar.6 |
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Alleged bomb plotters arrested |
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| Nov.29 |
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Manila hotel siege: Rebels surrender
| Sep.11 |
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Estrada gets life for corruption
| Mar.28 |
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Hostage-taker releases children, teachers
| Mar.27 |
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Gunmen seize bus
At least 2 men have taken at least 30 children and several teachers hostage near the centre of the capital Manila
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| Jun.23 |
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Manila kills off death penalty |
| Feb.25 |
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Emergency rule shadows anniversary
| Feb.24 |
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State of emergency
| Feb.23 |
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Army 'foils coup plot' The army says it has thwarted an attempt by soldiers to overthrow the president Gloria Arroyo
| Feb.3 |
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Game show stampede kills 88 Outside a stadium near Manila tens of thousands of people had lined up to watch a popular game show
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| Jul.25 |
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Arroyo: We need parliamentary rule |
| Jul.24 |
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Lawmakers bid to impeach Arroyo
| Jul.7 |
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Cabinet 8 quit, urge Arroyo to go 8 Cabinet members quit and urged President to step down, saying she has been crippled by an election scandal
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Arroyo asks cabinet to resign |
| Jun.27 |
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Manila faithful flock to bury Sin |
| Mar.15 |
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21 die as police storm Manila jail
| Mar.14 |
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Police launch Manila jail assault |
| Feb.14 |
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7 people killed by 3 blasts |
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| Jul.14 |
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Allies slam Philippine move |
| Jun.20 |
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Arroyo re-elected |
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| Nov.7 |
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2 killed after seizing air control tower
| Jul.27 |
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Rebel troops end mutiny |
| Jul.26 |
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Arroyo sets deadline for mutineers |
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Armed men seize center of Manila 30 members of the military have seized the financial center of the capital and set up booby traps
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Arroyo admits small army 'mutiny' |
| Jul.14 |
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Terror suspects escape from jail
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| Nov.10 |
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Passenger plane ditches into Manila Bay |
| Oct.18 |
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Deadly blast rocks Manila
| Jul.22 |
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Police battle with protesters |
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| Aug.17 |
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Manila hotel inferno kills 75
| May.15 |
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Arroyo urges unity |
| May.14 |
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Arroyo takes early lead in elections |
| May.3 |
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Arroyo face to face with Estrada |
| Apr.30 |
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Protests rock Manila
| Apr.29 |
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Estrada urges protests |
| Apr.25 |
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Estrada arrested
| Feb.19 |
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Ceasefire with Muslim separatists |
| Jan.19 |
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Arroyo replaces Estrada Chief Justice declares that presidency is vacant. Vice President Arroyo sworn in as president. Estrada give up office.
| Jan.16 |
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Pro-Estrada decision |
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| Dec.6 |
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Impeachment trial begins |