Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi fells trees, power lines in the Philippines
More than 650,000 people fled their homes ahead of Man-yi as the national weather service warned of a "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening" impact from the storm.
Philippines on highest alert as super typhoon approaches
The brutal wave of weather disturbances has already killed 159 people and prompted the United Nations to request $32.9 million in aid for the worst-affected regions.
Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines
Now a weakened tropical storm, Toraji blew out to sea overnight after causing relatively limited damage and no reported deaths.
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
The Philippines, with a population of 120 million, generates some 1.7 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste a year, according to the World Bank.
5 travel destinations in Asia for adrenaline junkies
Here is a list of 5 travel destinations in Asia for adventure lovers. The places listed are hotspots for such activities and costs vary depending on the company you are booking through.
Exploring the growing tourism ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines
The booming interest in exploring the Philippines is not just a trend amongst Bangladeshis, but a significant testament to the diversified tourism opportunities offered by this archipelago.
Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win
The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.
Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Philippines
A Bangladeshi businessman was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by an unidentified gunman in Manila, capital of the Philippines yesterday (May 5, 2022).
Philippines declares national dengue epidemic as number of deaths and infections keep rising
As number of patients continue to rise, Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic.
BB heist linked to Philippines attack, Sony hack: Symantec
Hackers who stole $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank have been linked to another cyber attack, this time on a bank in the Philippines, in addition to the 2014 hack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, cyber security company Symantec Corp says.
Bangladesh Bank heist trail goes cold in Manila as probes falter
More than three months have passed since $81 million was stolen in a brazen cyber-heist from Bangladesh's central bank and sent to Manila - yet authorities in the Philippines appear no closer to nabbing those who laundered most of the money through a bank and casinos.
$38m still missing from stolen Bangladesh funds, says Philippine agency
Almost half or a total of $38 million of the $81 million funds allegedly stolen from Bangladesh are still missing, an official of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) tells a Philippine Senate hearing.
Abu Sayyaf releases Canadian hostage beheading video
Abu Sayyaf of the Philippines has releases a video of Canadian hostage John Ridsdell being beheaded by their militants. The harrowing 52-second video shows four militants and Ridsdell in jungle surroundings.
Abu Sayyaf hostages in Philippines make video plea
Three hostages being held by militants in the Philippines have appeared in a video pleading for their governments to meet the captors' demands.
Philippine banks seen to address vulnerabilities vs fraud
Philippine banks are seen to reexamine vulnerabilities to potential fraudsters in order to avoid a repeat of the $81-million money-laundering scandal that has now become a global spectacle.
Editorial: Return Bangladesh Bank money now
The globally publicized US$81-million money-laundering scandal is enough international embarrassment for the Philippines. The least the Philippine Government can do now is to return the money as fast as the legal process will allow.
Trudeau outrage at Philippines murder
The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns the killing of a Canadian hostage kidnapped by Islamist militants in the Philippines.
Philippines court starts process to return money to Dhaka
Bangladesh Bank may have to wait longer before it gets the amount turned over by casino junket operator Kim Wong to the Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines for safekeeping, although the court has already asked authorities to preserve the money.
Storm over Philippines president candidate's rape comment
A video of leading Philippines presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte joking about a murdered Australian rape victim provokes a storm of protest.