DARK SECRETS: Manila - The Real Truth

Watch: Two Philippine air force trainer aircraft collide mid-air; 4 pilots killed

Four pilots were killed after two Philippine air force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, the military said on Saturday. A video of the incident showed that the planes collided mid-air.

The Times of India · Oct 24

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force

The Philippine government has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it sees as a threat of force

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Chinese envoy summoned over ‘provocative’ warning Beijing could ‘easily win’ conflict with Philippines

Ambassador said Manila should ‘feel fortunate enough’ to have a neighbour like China

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout

Polish President Karol Nawrocki trains in Manila with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who now leads the Philippines’ National Anti-Poverty Commission.

Euronews · Oct 8

Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches

Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

Euronews · Oct 5

Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast

The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals

The Independent UK · Oct 4

A Rice Farmer's Brain Parasite Surfaces in NEJM After the Philippines' 2025 Deadline to Stop Its Spread

Manila doctors traced a rice farmer's brief shaking spell to brain schistosomiasis after the Philippines' 2025 goal to stop the parasite passed.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

A Parasite Known for Damaging the Liver and Gut Turned Up in a Patient's Brain, Manila Doctors Report

A NEJM image report from Manila shows how schistosomiasis, a snail-borne parasite known for gut and liver damage, can also reach the brain.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Michael Palin Refuses 'Recycled' Food in Philippines, Marking First in 40-Year TV Travel Career

Michael Palin declined to eat pagpag, food made from discarded fast-food leftovers, during a visit to Manila's Tondo district for his latest Philippines travel documentary.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

India pitches for mutually beneficial trade at ASEAN meet

India highlighted its continued commitment to fostering strong trade partnerships and ensuring that regional trade agreements are mutually beneficial at the ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation held in Manila, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.

The Economic Times · Sep 25