Volcano alert raised as eruption sends ash skyward
One of the country's most active volcanoes fired a dark column of ash thousands of metres into the sky in a "moderately explosive eruption" that lasted nearly six minutes, the state seismology office said.
Asean envoy to lead humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The South-East Asian bloc Asean's special envoy on Myanmar will lead a humanitarian mission to the country, Asean chair the Philippines said.
Hegseth seeks to reassure Asian allies
US DefenCe Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet South-East Asian counterparts in Cebu amid growing regional concern over the Iran war.
Bounty for senator on the run upheld
The presidential palace defended a 50 million peso (RM3.2mil) bounty for information leading to the arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, saying it was part of a legitimate operation by the Interior Department and the Philippine National Police.
Child abuse images found at home of Meghan Markle’s dad
Police are investigating a laptop found alongside images of child abuse at the former home of Meghan Markle's (pic) estranged father, with "full results" expected in a week, the Philippine's interior minister said.
Four Air Force pilots killed in training crash
Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said.
Bounty set for dela Rosa
Officials announced a bounty for the capture of a senator who has been ordered arrested by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity in connection with deadly anti-drugs crackdowns.
Charges against VP dropped
An impeachment court has granted prosecutors' request to drop two charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including an alleged assassination threat against the president, leaving accusations of unexplained wealth the sole remaining count against her.
Mt Kanlaon spews ash after eruption
Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central region has erupted, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
No bribery charge for Duterte
The country's prosecutors said they are dropping a bribery charge against Vice-President Sara Duterte (pic), who still faces three other charges at her ongoing impeachment trial that could lead to her removal from office.
