Near collision, tense encounter as Beijing flexes muscles in the South China Sea
By Adrian Portugal NEAR THE SECOND THOMAS SHOAL, South China Sea (Reuters) -The crew of the Philippine coastguard boat watch
2023-10-09 11:15
More heavy rain is on the way to the Northeast on Saturday, threatening NYC flooding again
Heavy rain will once again lash parts of the Northeast on Saturday, bringing a flood threat to New York City for the second consecutive weekend.
2023-10-07 15:28
Philippine drag queen Pura Luka Vega arrested after Jesus performance sparks Catholic backlash
A drag queen who dressed as Jesus Christ and performed a rock rendition of The Lord's Prayer has been arrested in the Philippines under the country's obscenity laws, sparking a fierce debate about free speech and protections for members of the LGBTQ community.
2023-10-07 11:16
Philippe will combine with a potent cold front to soak the Northeast this weekend
Philippe, a former tropical storm that is swiping Bermuda on Friday, will combine with a potent cold front to drench the Northeast and deliver gusty winds to parts of New England this weekend.
2023-10-06 23:19
South China Sea: Philippines restocks outpost after flare-up with China
The Filipino coast guard earlier removed China's floating barriers in the disputed South China Sea.
2023-10-06 13:17
Philippines 'Jesus' drag queen arrested for obscenity
Pura Luka Vega, 33, faces up to 12 years in jail under the Catholic-majority country's laws.
2023-10-06 12:20
Tropical Storm Philippe will deliver another wet, miserable weekend to the Northeast
Tropical Storm Philippe is on track to deliver a dreary weekend to the Northeast, including a slug of tropical moisture which is raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks.
2023-10-05 21:27
Philippines annual inflation quickens to 6.1% in Sept on costlier food, transport
MANILA Philippine inflation quickened for a second straight month in September due to increases in food and transport
2023-10-05 09:28
How Tropical Storm Philippe could muck up weather in the Northeast this weekend
Tropical Storm Philippe will interact with a potent cold front this weekend and funnel tropical moisture across the Northeast, raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks.
2023-10-05 01:51
Philippines says three fishermen killed after boat struck by 'foreign' vessel in South China Sea
Three Filipino fishermen have died after an "unidentified commercial vessel" allegedly rammed their fishing boat near Scarborough Shoal, the Philippine coast guard said Wednesday, compounding tensions in a region of the disputed South China Sea that is already a flashpoint.
2023-10-04 11:52
Philippines economy to grow 5.3% this year - IMF
MANILA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 5.3%
2023-10-03 15:54
US and Philippines launch military drills with partners as China tensions mount
The United States military kicked off two weeks of multilateral exercises with its Philippine allies and multiple international partners on Monday amid rising tensions between Manila and Beijing over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
2023-10-03 12:18