Rescued Filipino priest talks of need for religious harmony
Soganub, 51, began talking Monday about his captivity following his rescue by Philippine troops in Marawi city.
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2 die in landslides after Philippines hit with heavy rains overnight
Financial markets, government offices and schools were closed while several flights were canceled.
Wreck of USS Indianapolis found off Philippines
A civilian research team has found the wreckage of the World War Two cruiser, the USS Indianapolis, on the seabed off the Philippines.
Japanese property giant enters Philippine property market
The Japanese property giant and Rockwell Land, a local mid-size real estate developer, are partnering on a condominium project in the Philippines.
Duterte pushes for autonomous region in Mindanao
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to speed up the establishment of a Muslim autonomous region on the country's southern island.
Japan and the Philippines sign grant deal on scholarships for government employees
Japan and the Philippines have signed a ¥264 million grant agreement to help Filipino government workers study at Japanese universities.
Strong aftershock follows damaging quake in mid-Philippines
The strongest aftershock yet has shaken the central Philippines following last week's 6.5-magnitude earthquake that damaged a power plant and other buildings.
Earthquake hits central Philippines, 2 killed
Local media report at least 2 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
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.
