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Philippines, rebels want peace talks despite feud over truce

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday his government would pursue peace talks with communist guerrillas despite…

President Duterte to name 27 local officials linked to illegal drugs, says Palace official

MANILA, Aug. 3 - MANILA, Aug. 3 – President Rodrigo Duterte will soon reveal the names of at least 27…

China must prepare for ‘people’s war at sea’: minister

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's Defense Minister has urged preparations for a "people's war at sea" to counter offshore security…

President Duterte visits injured soldiers at V. Luna hospital

(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 2, visited the injured soldiers confined at the V. Luna General…

Leyte town mayor surrenders, admits son is a drug lord

(Eagle News) -- Albuera Leyte town Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., suspected of involvement in the illegal drug trade, has surrendered…

China’s ‘mosquito factory’ aims to wipe out Zika, other diseases

    GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - Every week, scientists in southern China release 3 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes on a 3…

Beijing tightens maritime rules after S. China Sea case

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Tuesday announced penalties for "illegal" fishing in its waters, including those it claims in…

Japan warns China over territorial aggression

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan…

SIM card registration to counter prank calls on emergency hotlines

QUEZON City, Philippines - Alarmed by the numerous prank calls received by the new emergency hotline 911 and 8888, Senator…

Senate proposes 14th month pay for private sector

QUEZON City, Philippines - Senator Tito Sotto proposed a bill requiring employers in the private sector to give 14th month…

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