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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu to review progress under the renewed 10-year India-US Defence Framework. Both sides discussed military technology, information sharing, co-production and strengthening strategic cooperation for Indo-Pacific security

A Grade 9 student armed with two pistols killed a fellow student before dying by suicide at a Philippine high school, police said. The attack was livestreamed on Facebook and injured two others, prompting a major evacuation and renewed concerns over school security

A 6.3-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Thursday, the second major quake in two days. Authorities reported no tsunami threat. The Philippines remains vulnerable to seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to the Philippines for ASEAN meetings and the Quad ministerial, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and partnerships. The visit aims to strengthen US ties with ASEAN nations and deepen cooperation with Quad allies India, Japan and Australia 

The US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirmed the 2016 Hague ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims, condemning coercive actions and urging peaceful dispute resolution under international law. China dismissed the ruling, maintaining its sweeping maritime sovereignty claims

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the Philippines, killing at least five people and causing building damage, power outages and tsunami warnings. Authorities launched emergency responses as residents in vulnerable coastal areas were urged to evacuate immediately

Harish Rao alleged a rice export scam involving the Philippines deal and sought a House probe. The government denied the claims, shared export figures, and avoided some queries, leading to protests by the BRS members.

  A ferry carrying over 350 people sank near Basilan, Philippines, early Monday. At least 316 were rescued and 15 bodies recovered. The cause is under investigation, while coast guard and navy teams continue search-and-rescue operations 

The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho Kho Association of Philippines as its newest member, marking a milestone in the sport’s global expansion. The Philippines is poised to develop Kho Kho further within its local communities

The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province has risen to at least 60, officials said Wednesday. Bogo City, San Remigio, and Medellin reported the highest casualties as Cebu declared a state of calamity to expedite relief.

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the Philippines on Tuesday night, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn the death toll may rise amid widespread damage to infrastructure and power lines.

The Philippines has lifted restrictions on Basmati rice imports from India, paving the way for higher farm incomes and stronger trade ties. Indian rice exporters will visit Manila next month as both countries expand cooperation in food security and agricultural trade

A Filipino priest, an Indian education activist, and a Maldivian diver won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards for transformative service in human rights, girls’ education, and environmental protection, embodying compassion, resilience, and community leadership across Asia

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with NOW Corporation’s telecom arm to develop the Philippines’ sovereign data cloud, strengthen digital infrastructure, and promote financial inclusivity, focusing on secure networks, cyber defence, healthcare, and digital banking under the Trusted Network Initiative framework

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) workshop from May 12 to 16 in Delhi in partnership with Interpol and Sports Integrity of Australia

The Foreign Ministers of Slovakia, Juraj Blanar; Enrique A. Manalo of The Philippines; and E.P. Chet Greene of Antigua and Barbuda, have already arrived in the national capital, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday in a statement.

Estimates of the death toll during Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's presidential term vary, from the more than 6,000 to 30,000

The International Criminal Court handles allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression, and takes on cases when nations are unable or unwilling to prosecute crimes on their territory. Around 125 States are members of ICC

The crash occurred in Maguindanao del Sur in the southern Philippines

Daughter of Transco DE in Medak, Chintha Amrutha Rao, Snigdha left for Philippines to pursue MBBS two years ago. She was in her second year of the course