FORUM-ASIA celebrates Leila de Lima's release, demands dismissal of remaining charges, and calls for accountability for her unjust detention.
Leila de Lima, a Philippine human rights advocate, granted bail after nearly seven years in jail on disputed narcotics charges. Remaining charges exist, but her release...
Five Myanmar nationals filed a groundbreaking complaint in the Philippines, accusing 10 Myanmar military members, including Chin Chief Minister Vung Suan Thang, of war crimes against...
Manila summons China's ambassador over South China Sea collisions. Dispute centers on incidents during a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, leading to blame trading. The incident occurred during a Philippine resupply mission...
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook buildings in the Philippine capital, triggering evacuations and raising concerns about potential damage and aftershocks. The quake's epicenter was south of...
Increased security measures were implemented at Philippine airports after a bomb threat, with patrols, sniffer dogs, and heightened alert across 42 airports. No bombs were found;...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos lifts rice price ceiling, aiming to address market distortion concerns. Despite this, continued government assistance for farmers and the poor is emphasized.
A foreign commercial vessel "rammed" a Filipino fishing boat in the South China Sea, resulting in three fatalities. The incident occurred northwest of Scarborough Shoal, sparking...
Filipino fisherman evade Chinese coast guard in a high-seas chase at Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea area. Fishermen voice frustration over lost income due...