Philippines

Philippine and Malaysian Foreign Ministers strengthen bilateral ties

Published on: July 1, 2024
11:56

Manila, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Enrique Manalo, met in this capital with the Malaysian Foreign Minister, Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan.

Leptospirosis cases increase in the Philippines

Published on: June 28, 2024
00:45

Manila, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) warned recently that the number of leptospirosis cases is increasing in the country, and as of last June 15, 878 cases and 84 deaths were reported.

Chinese Coast Guard boards Philippine vessels in the South Sea

Published on: June 18, 2024
09:58

Beijing, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Coast Guard confirmed that it boarded, inspected and expelled Philippine vessels that illegally invaded the waters near Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea on Monday.

China rejects joint statement by the US, Philippines and Japan

Published on: April 12, 2024
09:53

Beijing, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) China today rejected the joint statement issued by the United States, Japan, and the Philippines after the trilateral summit and condemned the formation of exclusionary groups typical of the Cold War mentality.

Warning on extreme temperatures in the Philippines

Published on: April 2, 2024
12:24

Manila, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned about heat-related illnesses, which become more prevalent with extreme temperatures.

Philippines weighs suspending classes due to El Niño

Published on: April 1, 2024
12:30

Manila, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The Task Force to address the consequences of the El Niño weather phenomenon in the Philippines on Monday urged to consider the suspension of face-to-face classes, amid the possible effects of rising temperatures.

China warns Philippines about incursions in South Sea

Published on: March 24, 2024
10:11

Beijing, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) China's Ministry of Defense warned on Sunday that it will take measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime interests if the Philippines repeats the intrusion into its waters in the South Sea.

Effects of El Niño phenomenon could extend in the Philippines

Published on: March 20, 2024
10:10

Manila, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The number of provinces in the Philippines affected by the El Niño Phenomenon is expected to increase to more than 70 in the next three months, despite the weakening of the climatic physical process, a government source informed today.

Philippines raises alert level over Haiti instability

Published on: March 19, 2024
12:50

Manila, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday that Haiti was placed on level three crisis alert due to the current insecurity situation in that country.

China rejects US interference in South Sea issues

Published on: March 19, 2024
11:02

Beijing, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) China today rejected US meddling in South Sea issues and tensions with the Philippines.

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