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Philippines

Higa makes history as first Japanese to win Asian Tour Order of Merit

Golf - The 151st Open Championship - Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Britain - July 20, 2023 Japan's Kazuki Higa tees off on the 7th hole during the first round. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Golf - The 151st Open Championship - Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Britain - July 20, 2023 Japan's Kazuki Higa tees off on the 7th hole during the first round. REUTERS/Phil Noble

SEA Games 2025: Filipino swimmer Kayla Sanchez aims to make a splash in and out of the pool

Filipino-Canadian national swimmer Kayla Sanchez celebrating after winning the SEA Games women's 100m freestyle gold on Dec 12.
Filipino-Canadian national swimmer Kayla Sanchez celebrating after winning the SEA Games women's 100m freestyle gold on Dec 12.

Philippine Vice-President Duterte faces graft complaint

Filipino activists depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte at a protest on Human Rights Day in Manila on Dec 10.
Filipino activists depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte at a protest on Human Rights Day in Manila on Dec 10.

Philippines says fishermen hurt and boats damaged by China in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Beijing says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed South China Sea atolls

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Filipino fur-mum hailed as hero after tossing pet dogs to safety in fiery third-floor rescue

A woman in the Philippines is seen throwing her pet Pomeranian over a railing as a fire guts the building where she works and stays.
A woman in the Philippines is seen throwing her pet Pomeranian over a railing as a fire guts the building where she works and stays.

Philippine ‘dinosaur egg’ salt gets UNESCO protection

Asin tibuok” is one of the world’s rarest sea salt varieties produced in Bohol, the Philippines.
Asin tibuok” is one of the world’s rarest sea salt varieties produced in Bohol, the Philippines.

Shell sued in Britain over 2021 Philippines typhoon: NGOs

The case marks the latest step in a wider international movement to assign responsibility to major companies for climate damage.
The case marks the latest step in a wider international movement to assign responsibility to major companies for climate damage.

Duchess Meghan sends letter to hospitalised father, criticises Daily Mail’s presence at his bedside

Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala in New York City, US on Oct 9, 2025.
Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Gala in New York City, US on Oct 9, 2025.

Philippines vows to dismantle graft syndicate, fire up spending in 2026

Activists have been mounting street protests since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr exposed in July corruption involving funds meant for flood control.
Activists have been mounting street protests since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr exposed in July corruption involving funds meant for flood control.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.