Philippines

Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest

Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as tensions escalated over the attempted arrest of a top senator wanted by the ICC.

General view of the Filipino flag and the Senate of the Philippines official logo, at the Senate of the Philippines, before the State of the Nation Address SONA 2024.
A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

 Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

 Fishermen unload mangrove seedlings that they will plant along a coastal area as part of efforts to reduce flooding on January 22, 2026 in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy, Philippines.

At least 18 dead, 10 missing, as passenger boat capsizes off Basilan, Philippines


Millions of Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession

The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession.

 Filipino devotees join the annual Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene during its feast day in Manila, Philippines, January 9, 2024

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing

The attack was carried out in a university gymnasium in Marawi, a city in the south of the country besieged by Islamist militants for five months in 2017.

Lanao Del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. stands among law enforcement officers as they investigate the scene of an explosion that occurred during a Catholic Mass in a gymnasium at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Philippines, December 3, 2023.

Filipino workers ‘debunk negative concepts about Israel' - interview

Even when there are pro-Hamas demonstrations, most of the participants don’t know what Hamas is. “They’re just shouting,” said Philippines Ambassador to Israel Pedro Laylo Jr.

 PHILIPPINES AMBASSADOR to Israel Pedro Laylo Jr.

Caught up in war, Israel's migrant workers face tough choices

While many migrant workers and relatives back home fear for their safety if they stay in Israel, some said they cannot afford to give up their jobs.

 Thai foreing workers work in the agricultural field in Hefer Valley, April 9, 2023.

Philippine coast guard rescues 120 people as ferry catches fire

The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, has a poor record for maritime safety, with vessels often overcrowded and many aging ships in use.

 Smoke rises due to a massive fire at a ferry in Bohol, Philippines, June 18, 2023 in this handout image.

Israel, Philippines sign environmental protection MOU

The MOU calls for Israel and the Philippines to share best practices around environmental protection.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen talks during a news conference with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus March 31, 2023

All-female drummer band performs in the Philippines to mark Israel’s 75th birthday

 Israel’s rhythmania entertains children in white cross orphanage

Magical Cities and Falls of Brazil and the 7,000 Islands of the Philippines

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 58.

 Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro. Sunset, shot from the helicopter

Snakes cartwheel to get out of danger in new tactic - study

This small, semi-fossorial snake is known to be secretive and nocturnal and is often found hiding in the leaf litter or under rocks during the day.

 Illustrative image of a snake.

The Philippines: A small Jewish community with a giant heart - opinion

Fourteen times bigger than Israel and with a population of over 110 million, the Philippines has always punched its weight as a hospitable nation for the Jewish community.

 THE WRITER (left) poses with Dovi Hershkop (center) and Mendel Magur at Chabad House El Nido.