🇵🇭 Philippines

Philippines and Lithuania Forge Defense Pact Amid Rising China Tensions
July 4 @ 4:05am ET  
The Philippines and Lithuania have signed a defense pact to counter threats from China in the South China Sea. This agreement, forged during a historic visit by Lithuania's Defense Minister, aims to enhance maritime security.
Manila's Garbage Crisis: Mayor Declares Health Emergency
July 2 @ 4:40pm ET  
Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso declared a health emergency over a garbage crisis on June 30. Nearly 2,000 metric tons of waste were collected in the first 10 hours of cleanup.
Mystery Deepens: 34 Cockfighting Gamblers Missing Near Taal Lake
June 24 @ 4:40am ET  
A search for 34 missing cockfighting gamblers in the Philippines points to Taal Lake as their possible resting place. Authorities are following new leads from a suspect alleging murder and disposal in the volcanic lake.