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Why Manila wants to engage more with New Delhi

August 07, 2025 6:20 pm

Despite having a higher GDP per capita than India, the Philippines recognises India’s status as an emerging economic powerhouse, growing at nearly 7 per cent annually

PM Modi meets Philippines Prez Marcos Jr: Elevating ties, Manila hails Delhi’s defence capabilities, BrahMos

August 06, 2025 7:44 am

The elevation of ties was announced after talks between Modi and Marcos, just a day after the navies of the two countries conducted their first joint drill off the Philippines coast, in the South China Sea.

4-year-old girl among 2 dead as car rams into walkway at Manila Airport, driver detained

May 04, 2025 9:36 am

The airport in a statement said the initial reports suggest “vehicular accident” took place after the car crashed through outer railing into the walkway near the entrance of NAIA Terminal 1.

Floods, landslides kill at least 20 people in southern Philippines

February 06, 2024 9:02 am

Thirteen people died in Davao de Oro province while two were missing, and seven people were killed in neighbouring Davao del Norte.

Manila and New Delhi: A 21st Century Partnership

June 29, 2023 9:59 am

There is no better time to realise potential of India-Philippines relationship, including in defence and security

Philippines' Mayon volcano spews lava down its slopes in gentle eruption, thousands on alert

June 12, 2023 4:00 pm

Mayon volcanolast erupted violently in 2018, displacing tens of thousands of villagers. In 1814, Mayon's eruption buried entire villages and reportedly left more than 1,000 people dead.

Air traffic outage in Philippines causes long flight delays

January 02, 2023 6:49 am

Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista in an evening news conference apologized for the inconvenience and said authorities are working to assist all affected passengers.

Philippine leader Duterte's preferred successor quits presidential race

November 30, 2021 7:21 pm

Analysts have said Duterte wants to ensure an ally succeeds him so he can be insulated from potential legal action at home or by the International Criminal Court, which has launched a probe into the thousands of killings in his "war on drugs".

Explained: How severe is Typhoon Goni, Asia's most powerful tropical storm in 2020?

November 06, 2020 1:00 pm

Over a million people in the typhoon’s projected path have been evacuated, including in the capital, where the international airport is now closed.

Philippines: Artificial white sandy beach could spell eco disaster

October 27, 2020 3:58 pm

An artificial beach strip in Manila Bay has environmentalists up in arms. Scientists warn its dolomite sand could harm people's health and marine wildlife.

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