Opening ceremony of the 50th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum MANILA: Southeast Asian foreign ministers expressed “grave concerns” on Saturday (Aug 5) about rising tensions on the Korean peninsula stemming from long-range
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Singaporean woman kidnapped in Manila rescued; 43 foreigners arrested
The Solaire Resort and Casino, where Singaporean Wu Yan was kidnapped. (Photo: Solaire Resort/Facebook) MANILA: A 48-year-old Singaporean woman who was kidnapped at the lobby of a casino in Manila was rescued by Philippine authorities
Read moreGunman dead after shooting at Resorts World Manila
MANILA: A man who fired shots inside a casino in the Philippine capital apparently killed himself on Friday (Jun 2), the national police chief said, after initially claiming police shot the assailant dead. “The lone
Read moreMartial law in southern Philippines could last a year: Duterte
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday (May 24) martial law in the southern region of Mindanao could last a year, as he vowed it would be similar to the late Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship. “If
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