Philippines

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.

Rescue workers search for survivors among debris as a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, May 24, 2026.
General view of the Filipino flag and the Senate of the Philippines official logo, at the Senate of the Philippines, before the State of the Nation Address SONA 2024.

Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest

A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

 Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis


Israel to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces

Israel has faced criticism for its arms sales to Manila, seeing as Philippine president, Rodrigo Duarte, has equated himself to Hitler.

Soldiers holding their weapons stand on attention during the 121st anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Taguig city, Metro Manila, Philippines March 20, 2018

Philippine Embassy in Israel organizes weekend screening of Quezon's Game

The screening came following the recent announcement that Rishon Lezion signed a Sister City Agreement with Quezon City in recognition of the latter's "open door" policy during the Holocaust.

 from right to left: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Deputy Director General for Asia and the Pacific, Rafael Harpaz, Margot Pins-Kestenbaum, Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Rishon Lezion Mayor Raz Kinstlich.

Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao running for president

Despite his popularity, one of the greatest boxers of all time trails the front-runners in opinion polls.

 Manny Pacquiao is pictured before the start of a world welterweight championship bout against Yordenis Ugas at T-Mobile Arena. Aug 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada

Israel health team assists Philippines in COVID-19 response

This is the second group of experts from Israel to travel to the area to assist in the management of the pandemic. A previous delegation spent time in the country in June.

AMSA_IL Med Team - Philippine Ambassador Macairog S. Alberto (fourth from left) sends off the Israeli medical team, which will be working with the Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force on Covid-19 to share Israel's experiences and best practices in treating Covid-19 patients. The team is comprised of D

At least 45 killed in troop plane crash in the Philippines

The Lockheed C-130 transport aircraft carrying troops bound for counter-insurgency operations crashed with 96 aboard at Patikul in the far southern province of Sulu.

View of the site after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021.

Israel summons Philippines ambassador over anti-Israel UNHRC vote

“It is unacceptable that a country like the Philippines, which suffers from extremist, murderous Islamic terrorism in its south, would support a decision that ignores the Hamas...war crimes."

Muslim rebels shout Allahu Akbar during an assembly at Darapanan the main base of the MILF on the southern island of Mindanao.

Philippine Airlines may launch Manila-Tel Aviv flights in October

The airline said it is in talks with Israel's Tourism Ministry about launching the route to serve growing demand from tourists and overseas Filipino workers.

PAL's Airbus A350 for the upcoming Manila-Tel Aviv-Manila service

Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea

President Rodrigo Duterte has previously said challenging China risked starting a war.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippine president lauds guards' courage in using unauthorized vaccine

PSG chief Brigadier General Jesus Durante did not name the vaccine used or say how it was obtained.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippine Embassy sends out advisory note regarding Israeli lockdown

The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv will continue to monitor the progress of the lockdown.

Police set up a checkpoint in Jerusalem as Israel enters its second coronavirus lockdown