Philippines

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

"The measure is intended to help maintain a continuous, adequate and accessible fuel supply, while allowing limited flexibility for sectors that may be affected," the DOE said.

A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.
 Military vehicles carrying Wing Loong, a Chinese-made medium altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, travel past Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing

China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis

 Fishermen unload mangrove seedlings that they will plant along a coastal area as part of efforts to reduce flooding on January 22, 2026 in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy, Philippines.

At least 18 dead, 10 missing, as passenger boat capsizes off Basilan, Philippines

China Coast Guard vessels patrol past a Chinese fishing vessel at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017; illustrative.

China coast guard says it rescued Philippine crew near Scarborough Shoal


Chef Nir Liv brings a taste of Israel to the Philippines


Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines at least five dead

Over 200 aftershocks have been recorded in the area, according to the state seismology agency, and 58 landslides were also reported in the aftermath.

Emergency crew engages in rescue activities outside a building that collapsed during the earthquake, in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines July 27, 2022.

The Philippines receives two armored-vehicle launch bridges from Israel

The AVLB is based on the Merkava 4 main battle tank.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel and Philippines sign business agreement

The agreement will encourage and protect investments between the countries.

 Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman and Filipino Secretary of Trade and Industry Ramon Lopez.

Philippines election win returns Marcos to power

Ferdinand Marcos Jr trounced bitter rival Leni Robredo to become the first candidate in recent history to win a Philippines presidential election majority

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Lipa, Batangas province, Philippines, April 20, 2022.

Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election

Church leaders have joined the fight against disinformation.

 Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo

Direct flight line to open between Israel and Philippines in April for first time

The flights will depart late evening, and the expected flight time is about 11 and a half hours on the Airbus A350 aircraft.

 Philippine Airlines (illustrative).

Typhoon Rai weakens after pummeling central Philippines

Disaster officials could not yet give a complete damage assessment but were not expecting major devastation based on initial data gathered.

 Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescue residents after being inundated by floods caused by Typhoon Rai in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines, December 16, 2021.

Israel to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces

Israel has faced criticism for its arms sales to Manila, seeing as Philippine president, Rodrigo Duarte, has equated himself to Hitler.

Soldiers holding their weapons stand on attention during the 121st anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Taguig city, Metro Manila, Philippines March 20, 2018

Philippine Embassy in Israel organizes weekend screening of Quezon's Game

The screening came following the recent announcement that Rishon Lezion signed a Sister City Agreement with Quezon City in recognition of the latter's "open door" policy during the Holocaust.

 from right to left: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Deputy Director General for Asia and the Pacific, Rafael Harpaz, Margot Pins-Kestenbaum, Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Rishon Lezion Mayor Raz Kinstlich.