Tag: Philippines
Typhoid outbreak hits Philippines
The military in the Philippines says medical teams have been mobilised to help fight an outbreak of typhoid fever that has left more than 100 people in hospital.[MORE]
Imported bananas 'may undercut' local produce
A banana industry analyst says imported fruit could be sold in Australian for 35 per cent less than locally-grown produce.[MORE]
Pacquiao eyes greatness through De La Hoya bout
WBC lightweight world champion Manny Pacquiao believes he can achieve boxing immortality by beating 10-times world champion Oscar De La Hoya in a bout billed as the "dream match".[MORE]
Evans considers 457 visa review
The exploitation of some workers under Australia's temporary workers visa program has led to a Government review.[MORE]
Aust man killed, 'buried in Philippines yard'
A Philippine woman has been arrested for murdering her Australian boyfriend and burying his body in the front garden.[MORE]
Aussie family held hostage in own Philippines resort
An Australian family say they are being held in their resort by 'armed thugs' on the Philippine island of Boracay.[MORE]
World leaders congratulate Obama on election victory
Kevin Rudd and other world leaders have congratulated Barack Obama for his win in the US presidential election.[MORE]
39 killed in Philippine ferry accident
A ferry has capsized during freak weather in the central Philippines, leaving 39 people dead.[MORE]
19 rebels killed in fresh Philippines fighting: army
Nineteen Muslim separatist rebels have been killed in fresh air strikes carried out by Philippine troops on southern Mindanao island, an official said.[MORE]
SEA militants flee to Philippines
Militants and extremists who have fled Indonesia and Malaysia are continuing to find sanctuary in the southern Philippines, according to the country's counter-terrorism chief.[MORE]
More bodies recovered from Philippine ferry
Divers have recovered at least 23 more decomposing bodies from a Philippines ferry that sank 4 months ago.[MORE]
Philippine rebels stage jail bust
Communist rebels in the Philippines have freed seven of their colleagues from jail without firing a shot, after tricking prison guards. [MORE]
Ambush kills 6, injures 2 in Philippines
The authorities in the Philippines say six soldiers have been killed and two others injured in an ambush by communist rebels in the south of the country. [MORE]
Mining company best placed to deal with cyanide claim: ANZ
ANZ has responded to accusations that it failed to act after concerns were raised about a mine it financed in the Phillippines.[MORE]
ANZ criticised over Philippine cyanide mine
An aid organisation has criticised the ANZ Bank for failing to take action after a mine that it financed in the Philippines devastated the local environment. [MORE]
13 rebels killed in Philippine strikes, military says
At least 13 Muslim guerrillas were been killed when Philippine aircraft dropped bombs on a fortified rebel position in a southern marshland, an army spokesman said.[MORE]
World Bank pledges funds for Asia: Arroyo
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo says South-East Asian nations and their dialogue partners have agreed to create a standby liquidity fund for the region.[MORE]
Philippines asks Aust for army choppers
The Philippines has asked Australia to donate a dozen UH-1H Huey helicopters to beef up its military's efforts to defeat Muslim and Maoist guerrillas, officials have said.[MORE]
Philippines slams BBC sketch show
The production company behind a BBC comedy sketch that has provoked outrage in the Philippines for being racist said on Tuesday (local time) that the show is "absurd" and should not be taken seriously.[MORE]
Tainted Chinese milk found in Philippines: officials
Two China-made milk products sold in the Philippines have tested positive for melamine, health officials said, ordering that they be removed from store shelves immediately.[MORE]
Muslim rebel attack kills 11 in southern Philippines
Eight Muslim rebels and three soldiers have been killed in the latest outbreak of fighting in the troubled southern Philippines, a military official said.[MORE]
Typhoon kills 3 in Philippines, heads for China
A typhoon is gathering strength in the South China Sea and heading directly for Hong Kong after killing three people in the northern Philippines.[MORE]
Death toll rises after Philippines landslide
Rescuers using picks and shovels have unearthed four more bodies from a southern Philippine village buried by a landslide, raising the death toll to at least 16, officials said.[MORE]
Landslide kills 9 in Philippines
A mudslide has killed at least 9 people in the southern Philippines and rescue workers are scrambling to find another 14 still missing after monsoon rains loosened soil and buried about 20 makeshift houses near a mining town.[MORE]
6 killed in Philippines landslide
Six people have been killed and at least seven others are missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried houses in the southern Philippines, officials said.[MORE]
