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Tourists Go to Siquijor Island in the Philippines for ‘Magic’ Healing

Siquijor, in the Philippines, it trying to capitalize on a centuries-old association with the occult.

Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video

Footage shows a Chinese coast guard vessel chasing a Philippine boat and then ramming a Chinese warship. It was the latest confrontation in the contested waters.

Luke Broadwater
2025-07-22 12:00:49
Philippines
United States International Relations

In Search of Trade Deal, Philippines’ Leader Will Meet With Trump

President Trump has placed a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, effective Aug. 1.

Richard Sandomir
2025-05-15 00:00:46
Philippines
Deaths ( Obituaries)

Nora Aunor, Singer-Actress Called ‘the Superstar’ in Philippines, Dies at 71

And her fans were called Noranians for their devotion to a performer who had enthralled her country — onscreen and on the concert stage — since she was a teenager.

Sui-Lee Wee And Aie Balagtas See
2025-04-29 06:00:11
Philippines
Roman Catholic Church

A Contender for the Papacy in the Mold of Francis

Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines is known as the “Asian Francis.” But he has been criticized for not being vocal enough about his country’s brutal drug war and clerical sex abuse.

Richard Sandomir
2025-04-25 12:00:44
Philippines
Television

Patrick Adiarte, Actor Seen in Musicals and on ‘MAS*H,’ Dies at 82

As a young immigrant from the Philippines, he had roles on Broadway in “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song.” He was later a familiar face on TV.

Alexandra Stevenson And Jes Aznar
2025-04-09 09:00:40
Philippines
Trump, Donald J

Trump’s Tariffs Will Pummel Asia. But One Country Sees Opportunity.

Factory-led economies are panicking about the steep new tariffs. Not the Philippines, which believes its role as a manufacturing alternative to China can expand.

Sui-Lee Wee
2025-03-28 12:00:14
Philippines
United States International Relations

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.