philippines

Facebook ‘declares war’ in Philippine flag gaffe

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Facebook has apologized for accidentally declaring the Philippines was in a state of war, in what…

Timeline of Abu Sayyaf’s rise and rampage in Philippines

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- The Abu Sayyaf was on Monday accused of murdering a Canadian hostage abducted nearly nine months…

Canada probes reports of hostage killed in Philippines

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- The Canadian government said Monday it was investigating reports that one of its nationals kidnapped by…

The History of the Philippine Flag

Happy Philippine Independence Day! Let us know more about the history of the Philippine flag and the things we should do…

Dozens of Philippine fish species in danger: study

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Dozens of fish species have disappeared or are on the verge of being lost from marine…

Gilas Pilipinas cuts Lassiter, national hoops roster trimmed to 14

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Marcio Lassiter was the odd man out as the Philippines men’s national basketball team trimmed…

Gilas Pilipinas survives Iran in pre-Europe tuneup

By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippines men’s national team survived a huge scare from…

China blasts ‘unilateral’ Philippine move ahead of ruling

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China accused the Philippines Wednesday of ignoring requests for dialogue about their maritime dispute, as tensions…

Boxing: How Ali’s ‘Thrilla’ left its mark on the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the "Thrilla in Manila", but Muhammad Ali's…

China urged to cooperate as Asia worries about South China Sea row

(Reuters)    China came under pressure from the United States and Asian powers to rein in its actions in the South…

Boxing: Professional boxers can compete at Rio Olympics

by Eric BERNAUDEAU LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) -- Professional boxers can compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,…

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