Sources: AFP
The Philippines' Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. 2021-05-5
The Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission issues a cease and desist order to the broadcasting operations of ABS-CBN, the country's largest media network, as Congress fails to renew its franchise granted in 1995. The network signed off at 7:52 PM, Philippine Standard Time. The last time the network was shut down was upon the declaration of martial law by the Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos. 2020-05-5
Philippine soldiers clash with militants from the ISIL-affiliated Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), in the southern province of Maguindanao. The fighting began when BIFF militants attempted to occupy a town center, and lasted for 12 hours until the BIFF militants withdrew to the hills. Four militants were killed, while two militants, a Philippine soldier and a local militiaman were wounded. 2018-07-4
Almost 2,000 families are displaced in Mindanao region of the Philippines due to clashes between government forces and Islamist militants. 2016-11-29
Indonesia and the Philippines discuss their borders after the Indonesian Navy sinks four Filipino fishing vessels off the coast of the Philippines triggering a diplomatic dispute. 2015-11-6
The death toll from Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines is at least three as the storm weakens. 2014-12-7
The Philippines economy grows by 6.4% in Q2 showing signs of recovery after it was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. 2014-08-28
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Nesat reaches 43 with Typhoon Nalgae expected to cause further flood problems. 2011-09-30
Typhoon Nanmadol hits Taiwan after killing 11 people in the Philippines. 2011-08-29
The Philippines prepares for Typhoon Megi, potentially the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year. 2010-10-17