Philippines
Direct from TLV: Manila, Buenos Aires and Seoul
Over the next few months, three new major routes will open, providing direct access from Israel to the Philippines, Korea, and Argentina.
Massive Philippine search underway after fatal ferry blaze leaves dozens missing, five dead
Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
School shooter livestreams murder-suicide in Phillipines classroom attack
The president of Ateneo De Zamboanga University confirmed that two people were killed in the attack.
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election
Opinion polls show Duterte is a leading contender for the 2028 election, but a guilty verdict could jeopardize her presidential ambitions.
China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement
China launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships from its waters.
Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits
Authorities said the foreign nationals were being held temporarily at the police station pending their transfer to a detention facility in the capital.
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.
Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse
Ambulances were on standby, and fire trucks had been deployed to assist in the rescue, Pelayo said, adding that moving the concrete debris was a challenge for rescuers.
Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest
Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as tensions escalated over the attempted arrest of a top senator wanted by the ICC.
Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis
"The measure is intended to help maintain a continuous, adequate and accessible fuel supply, while allowing limited flexibility for sectors that may be affected," the DOE said.
China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis
Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's grey-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea.
