Sources: AFP
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is arrested by the Philippine National Police through the Interpol at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila after being served an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court upon arriving from Hong Kong. Duterte was later transferred and later extradited to The Hague, Netherlands on a chartered flight by the Philippine government. 2025-03-11
At least one person is killed and eleven others are injured in an Islamic State minibus bombing in Dasht-e-Barchi, Kabul, Afghanistan. 2024-08-11
The Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines, releases elevated levels of sulfur dioxide and vog, resulting in school closures, including in Metro Manila. Residents in affected areas are asked to avoid outdoor activities. 2023-09-22
A passenger van collides with another vehicle in Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, killing eight people who have attended a police training session. 2023-02-11
The Philippines surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 cases, becoming the second country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia to reach that milestone. 2020-11-11
The Philippines records 987 new infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day record since July 14, bringing the total to 388,137. The lowest figure is attributed to the 12 testing laboratories that failed to submit their reports on time. 2020-11-4
The Department of Health of the Philippines declares a national dengue epidemic in the country, as cases spike to 622 deaths. 2019-08-8
Three journalists are killed and one wounded in the Philippines within the span of two weeks raising concerns regarding the security situation in the country. 2013-12-11
Voters in Philippines go to the polls for the Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. 2010-10-25
Typhoon Conson makes landfall near Hai Phong, Vietnam, after devastating Southern China and the Philippines with at least 65 dead. 2010-07-17