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The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.

Embattled journalist Maria Ressa, a prominent critic of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, was found guilty of "cyber libel" Monday in a case she and press freedom groups have described as a politically motivated prosecution by the Duterte...

Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize "for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia."

Philippines Consul General Elmer Cato said that Maria Ambrocio's death comes after too many others from his country have been victimized in New York City.

Tropical Storm Kompasu killed at least 19 people and left 14 missing in the Phillippines, according to officials.

Former CNN journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa speaks with Becky Anderson after Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize for their longstanding efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia,...

Netflix Inc has removed two episodes of spy drama "Pine Gap" from its streaming service in the Philippines, after the Southeast Asian country rejected scenes involving a map used by China to assert its claims to the South China Sea.

Sara Duterte, the eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, filed her candidacy for vice president on Saturday, according to CNN affiliate CNN Philippines.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will file his candidacy for next year's election later on Monday, his spokesperson said, but he will not compete against his daughter, who is running for vice president.

A boxing champion, a former actor turned mayor and a dictator's son are among the 97 candidates running in a chaotic presidential race in the Philippines. CNN's Ivan Watson speaks to Manny Pacquiao, an outsider hoping to challenge the country's...

The Philippines condemned "in strongest terms" the actions of three Chinese Coast Guard vessels which blocked and used water cannons on two Manila supply boats on their way to a Philippine-occupied atoll in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said...

The Philippines is looking to open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists coming from "green list" countries "soon," the country's Department of Tourism announced on Friday, November 19.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended a probe at Manila's request into suspected rights abuses during Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on drugs.

Navy vessels from the Philippines successfully completed a resupply mission on Tuesday at a South China Sea outpost, its defense minister said, a day after its President rebuked China at an international summit for its blockade of the area.

A tourist was attacked by a crocodile at an amusement park in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Nehemias Chipada, 68, had climbed into the reptile’s pool to take a selfie, mistaking the animal for a realistic plastic model. The man suffered several...

Countries around the world imposed travel restrictions after the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in South Africa, more than 2.3 million Americans traveled by air for Thanksgiving, and in Asia-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines revealed new...

Google will ban political advertising on its platforms in the Philippines as the country prepares for elections in May.

Tropical Storm Rai is steadily strengthening east of the southern Philippines and is on the verge of becoming a typhoon. The storm is on track to reach the southern and central portions of the country Thursday.

Typhoon Rai is rapidly strengthening east of the southern Philippines and may be on the verge of becoming a super typhoon. The storm is on track to slam the southern and central portions of the country Thursday.

Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes in the Philippines as the archipelago braces for Super Typhoon Rai, known locally as Odette, which is expected to pass through the southern and central portions of the country on Thursday...