Philippines

Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits

Authorities said the foreign nationals were being held temporarily at the police station pending their transfer to a detention facility in the capital.

ISRAELIS ARRESTED in the Philippines for suspected immigration violations.
A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters

Rescue workers search for survivors among debris as a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, May 24, 2026.

Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse

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.

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


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.

Flight attendants caught smuggling 27 kg of onions into Philippines

The crew members were also in possession of 10.5 kg of lemons, as well as other fruits and vegetables.

 Close to 40kg of smuggled produce was discovered in the luggage of Philippine Airlines crew members on Friday.

Chef Nir Liv brings a taste of Israel to the Philippines


Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines at least five dead

Over 200 aftershocks have been recorded in the area, according to the state seismology agency, and 58 landslides were also reported in the aftermath.

Emergency crew engages in rescue activities outside a building that collapsed during the earthquake, in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines July 27, 2022.

The Philippines receives two armored-vehicle launch bridges from Israel

The AVLB is based on the Merkava 4 main battle tank.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel and Philippines sign business agreement

The agreement will encourage and protect investments between the countries.

 Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman and Filipino Secretary of Trade and Industry Ramon Lopez.

Philippines election win returns Marcos to power

Ferdinand Marcos Jr trounced bitter rival Leni Robredo to become the first candidate in recent history to win a Philippines presidential election majority

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Lipa, Batangas province, Philippines, April 20, 2022.

Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election

Church leaders have joined the fight against disinformation.

 Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo