Earthquake hits central Philippines, 2 killed
Local media report at least 2 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck southwest of the Philippine city of Tacloban on Thursday.
Philippine top court upholds martial law
The Philippines' top court has upheld President Rodrigo Duterte's use of martial law across the southern third of the country.
Japan-backed railway project in Manila to start
A railway project partly financed by Japan is soon to start in the Philippine capital of Manila.
Mitsubishi, Ayala plan Japan-themed section at Manila mall
The Japanese-themed commercial area will open at a Metro Manila shopping mall developed by Ayala Land.
One month since fighting began in Philippines
Concerns are growing in the Philippines that fighting between government forces and Islamist militants in the country's south could be prolonged.
Travel firm to stop taking US citizens to N.Korea
A China-based travel agency says it will stop taking US citizens to North Korea, following the death of an American college student who joined one of its tours.
Nations launch anti-militant sea patrols
Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia have launched joint patrols in the seas around their 3 countries amid growing threats from Islamic militant groups.
One killed when van hits crowd in London
British prime minister Theresa May says police are investigating the incident "as a terrorist attack."
Japanese classes attract high school students in the Philippines
The foreign language programs are offered in selected schools across the country, with Japanese taught in 38 schools.
