Int’l Developments Not Disrupted Tehran-Manila Relations
Philippines Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Wilfredo C. Santos on Tuesday met and held talks with Chairman of the Philippines-Iran Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group Mr. Alireza Salimi.
Iran Urges Expansion of Ties with the Philippines
President of Iran congratulated the Philippines on its Independence Day, hoping for the promotion of bilateral and international cooperation between Tehran and Manila.
Philippines’ Duterte Threatens Martial Law-Like Virus Crackdown
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pix) has threatened a martial law-like crackdown to stop people flouting a virus lockdown in the nation’s capital.
7 Dead, 14 Rescued as Dragon Boat Capsizes in Philippines
The Philippines coast guard said seven rowers drowned and 14 others were rescued when their dragon boat overturned on Wednesday (Sept 25) after being lashed by strong waves during a practice run off a popular resort island.
Don’t Force Iran to Go to War: Philippines President
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned the US and other countries to avoid “egging Iran to go to war”. “Then they should stop egging Iran to go to war because then if that’s what will happen, even a few hundred missiles, nuclear then there’s no use talking about climate change,” Duterte on Wednesday, speaking at a […]
Rescuers search for dozens missing after Philippine storm
Rescuers used bulldozers to dig through mountains of mud in the eastern Philippines to search for over 30 people missing after a powerful storm triggered landslides on the weekend, authorities said Monday. Tropical Storm Kai-Tak continued to drag its way westward across the archipelago nation Monday after leaving at least 28 dead over the weekend […]