Nearly 1,000 rescued in Philippines ferry accident  9 people were killed and 957 rescued when a ferry capsised on Sunday. ...  
09:47 AM, Sep 07, 2009

Hundreds missing in aftermath of Philippines typhoon Australia, after clinching the ODI series 2-1 against Pakistan, will now set their sights on the three-match Twenty20 series starting on Wednesday. Both the teams, especially Australia, are taking this as a practice series ahead of the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 in September. It has been a challenging tour for Australia considering the hot and humid conditions in Sharjah, but they adapted and performed well. They aren't the clear favourite...  
12:47 PM, Jun 23, 2008

Wipro spreads BPO net to Philippines Colombo: It was like waiting for the bride to appear. Heads turning, whispers among the gathered. Everyone was expectant. It gets like that when the big moment arrives. As word had been out since Wednesday night that Shoaib Akhtar was to retire from the game at international level, the expectation was more what he was going to say than how he felt; along with a few touches of emotion. It...  
01:56 PM, Jan 03, 2008

Philippine troops disband dissenters in luxury hotel The rebels were demanding the resignation of President Gloria Arroyo. ...  
05:49 PM, Nov 29, 2007

In Pics: Gay beauties strike an 'Amazing' pose Some 24 Filipino gays participated in the event, which was in its 5th year. ...  
12:25 AM, Oct 03, 2007

Former Philippines Prez gets life sentence for corruption Ex-President Joseph Estrada has been found guilty of large scale corruption. ...  
01:17 PM, Sep 12, 2007

Dancing Philippines jail inmates hit on YouTube

At Cebu detention and rehabilitation centre, every able-bodied inmate must dance. ...
04:10 PM, Sep 04, 2007

2 Indians among 3 killed in Philippines plane crash The two planes collided as they were preparing to land at the airport. ...  
12:02 PM, Jul 09, 2007

Thief asks for 'time out' in police chase He was gasping for air when they caught up with him. ...  
12:37 PM, Jun 30, 2007

Philippines hostage kids released After holding children and teachers hostage for more than eight hours, abductors in Manila released them on Wednesday. ...  
04:38 PM, Mar 28, 2007

In Pics: Manila hostage crisis In the Phillippine capital Manila there is no end in sight to the trauma of 31 children held hostage in a bus by gunmen. ...  
12:34 PM, Mar 28, 2007

Manila: Kids' abductors set terms Hostage-takers said they were demanding improved housing and education for 145 children in a day-care center. ...  
08:53 AM, Mar 28, 2007

PM sends tough signals to ULFA The PM says his government will use the toughest measures to bring the ULFA to its knees. ...  
07:51 PM, Jan 15, 2007

Manmohan meets Chinese PM Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the sidelines of the tenth ASEAN summit. ...  
04:08 PM, Jan 14, 2007

Asian leaders gatecrash wedding The bride thought her big day was ruined when ASEAN re-scheduled its annual summit in the same hotel in Philippines. ...  
06:05 PM, Jan 13, 2007

Russia aims to be world's back office Philippines and Russia are out to give India a stiff competition in 2007. ...  
06:11 PM, Jan 07, 2007

US Marine gets 40 years for rape A US Marine was on Monday convicted in a landmark rape case and sentenced to 40 years in prison. ...  
03:31 PM, Dec 04, 2006

Philippines typhoon death toll mounts The death toll from super typhoon Durian continues. Up to 600 are dead and 11,000 homeless. Roads and bridges have been washed away. ...  
11:23 PM, Dec 03, 2006

Philippines typhoon death reaches 406
by IANS
Most victims died in mudslides triggered the typhoon, which buried at least eight villages in Albay province. ...  
04:18 PM, Dec 02, 2006

Typhoon hits Philippines, 146 killed Typhoon Durian killed 146 people in the central Philippines after high winds and rain triggered deadly mudslides. ...  
10:09 AM, Dec 01, 2006