The age of sexual consent is 12 years in the Philippines, one of the lowest in the world.

The network was forced to let go of thousands of its employees after Congress voted against the renewal of its licence.

A strict lockdown in the capital, Manila, is easing, and many are hoping it will help kick-start economic recovery.

A powerful earthquake has hit a central Philippines region, damaging houses and a seaport and prompting people to run outdoors for safety.

The Philippines has reported more than 3,200 new coronavirus infections, pushing it close to Indonesia as the worst-hit county in Southeast Asia.

One of President Duterte’s last remaining State of the Nation speeches before leaving office in 2022 comes as many Filipinos wait for a clearer plan to steer the country through uncertain times.

The Philippines now has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia.

The US says it is ready to support countries that believe China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea are illegal.

Journalists say the network is being punished because of President Rodrigo Duterte’s grievances, and the decision will further damage an already troubled nation.

The Philippines does a u-turn on easing its coronavirus lockdowns, after a surge in infections in the capital.