Sources: NBC News
The Supreme Court of the Philippines nullifies the country's Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Petrovietnam to conduct joint oil and gas exploration activities within the Philippine exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea since 2005, citing the unconstitutionality of permitting foreign corporations and governments to exploit the country's natural resources. 2023-01-10
At least 28 people are killed after the Typhoon Phanfone battered the Philippines. It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people. 2019-12-24
Through a spokesman, Lopeti Senituli, for the government, Tonga blames the World Bank over the situation of their schools in Tongatapu, which are still in tents 17 months after Cyclone Gita. 2019-08-28
At least 14 people are killed in separate drug-related incidents in Cebu Province, Philippines. 2018-10-4
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines begin joint patrols in the pirate havens within the Celebes and Sulu Seas. 2017-06-19
The World Bank states that the Philippines can end poverty in a single generation. 2015-01-15
A United States Marine is detained on the "USS Peleliu", which is docked in Subic Bay, Philippines, after he allegedy murdered Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude. 2014-10-13
Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) hits the Philippines island of Luzon causing extensive damage and at least ten deaths. 2014-07-16
The Philippines evacuates coastal villages, suspends ferry services and calls in fishing boats as category 5 Typhoon Usagi approaches. 2013-09-20
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits near the central Philippines off the coast of Negros Island causing at least 13 deaths and 29 people missing with houses buried in a landslide in Guihulngan. 2012-02-6