Philippines

Seven injured after part of ceiling at Manila airport collapses

A portion of the ceiling fell onto the airport’s waiting chairs..

Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle

Penitents flagellate themselves as they walk to a mound with crosses prior to the annual crucifixion during the observance of Lent in the village of Cutud in San Fernando City.

Field Notes from Manila

Growing energy crisis sparked by Iran war could further shake Filipinos’ trust in Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks during a press conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25, 2026. Marcos earlier declared a state of "national energy emergency" on March 24, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war. (Photo by Ezra Acayan / POOL / AFP)

Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro discussed with energy supply security with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.

South Korean doctors on Manila-bound flight save passenger in midair emergency

The passenger fell seriously ill on a flight from South Korea to the Philippines on March 24.

China opposes Philippines renaming disputed South China Sea islands

Manila said it will rename more than 100 reefs, islands and other features in the Spratly archipelago.

US to send dozens of farm companies to the Philippines in April trade mission

Chris Towns, a blueberry farmer, on his farm in Alma, Georgia., on March 18, 2026.

Philippines to rename disputed South China Sea islands

The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago.

Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil prices

The effect of the US-Israeli war on Iran in Asia is the prospect of rising inflation and damaged growth.

Senator revives call for social media ban for children 16 and under in Philippines

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