AFP Philippines News

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
  • Philippines massacre toll hits 46

    Philippines massacre toll hits 46

    AFP - 55 minutes ago

    SANIAG, Philippines (AFP) - - The Philippines declared a state of emergency in parts of the volatile south on Tuesday as anger spiralled over a savage political massacre that has left at least 46 people dead. More »

  • Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: military

    Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: military

    AFP - Tuesday, November 24

    MANILA (AFP) - - Hundreds of extra troops have been deployed in the southern Philippines after gunmen believed linked to a local politician kidnapped and killed at least 22 people, a military spokesman said Tuesday. More »

  • 21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis: military

    21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis: military

    AFP - Tuesday, November 24

    MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - - Twenty-one people who were among a group of local politicians and journalists abducted in the southern Philippines on Monday have been found dead, the region's military chief said. More »

  • Top Islamist militants killed in Philippines: army

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP) - - Philippine troops have killed one of the top commanders of the Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group, the military said Friday. More »

  • Philippines' Arroyo steps down as coalition leader

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    MANILA (AFP) - - President Gloria Arroyo on Thursday stepped down as leader of the Philippines' ruling party but offered no clues about her future plans amid talk she may seek a seat in Congress. More »

  • Pacquiao hits out over romantic rumours

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    MANILA (AFP) - - Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday brushed off rumours his marriage was on the rocks amid reports the Philippine boxing superstar flew a starlet to Las Vegas to watch him win a record seventh world title. More »

  • UN seeks more funds for storm-ravaged Philippines

    AFP - Wednesday, November 18

    MANILA (AFP) - - The United Nations on Wednesday nearly doubled its appeal for funds to help the Philippines cope with the effects of back-to-back storms that left over 1,100 people dead and 1.7 million homeless. More »

  • Aquino favourite to be next Philippine president: poll

    AFP - Monday, November 16

    MANILA (AFP) - - The son of Philippine democracy champion Corazon Aquino is an overwhelming favourite to win next next year's presidential election, according to a national survey released on Monday. More »

  • Philippine communist attack leaves 23 dead: officials

    AFP - Saturday, November 14

    LANUZA, Philippines (AFP) - - Twenty-three people died in the southern Philippines as communist guerrillas and security forces engaged in one of their most deadly battles in years, officials said Friday. More »

  • Kidnapped Irish priest released in Philippines

    AFP - Friday, November 13

    ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP) - - Kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott emerged from a month in the jungles of the south Philippines Thursday, declaring himself in good health and eager to continue his missionary work. More »