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The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers confirms the death of a critically injured Filipino crew member of MV "Minervagracht" which was intercepted by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden on September 29. The Netherlands-based operator of the vessel has reported that another injured Filipino is still being treated in Djibouti.
2025-10-7

U.S. president Donald Trump signs a proclamation banning entry into the United States for nationals of 12 countries deemed "very high-risk" due to terrorist activity, hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates, while imposing additional restrictions on visitors from several others. Exemptions apply for select categories, including athletes and diplomats. Trump cited the recent firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, as reason for the ban.
2025-06-4

Australia and the Philippines upgrade their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
2023-09-8

In alleged emulation of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announces orders for police to "shoot" suspected drug dealers without trial.
2017-07-23

A bill protecting the rights of LGBT in the Philippines is finally up for debate 17 years after being first introduced in the upper legislature with the 2014 killing of a transwoman as the reason for its urgency.
2016-12-21

Malaysia-based company Aegis Limited is criticized by the government of the Philippines for creating an advertisement that attacks the country.
2014-09-22

Typhoon Kalmaegi hits the northeast Philippines with warnings of potential floods and landslides.
2014-09-14

The Philippines and the Bangsamoro agree to a peace deal that would help end the 45-year conflict.
2014-01-25

Philippine Army soldiers capture five suspected members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in a raid on Basilan Island.
2011-06-22

At least 11 Philippine soldiers are killed in an ambush by communist rebels in Mansalay, Mindoro.
2010-03-6