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Philippines: Islamist Abu Sayyaf militants behead Malaysian hostage Bernard Then Ted Fen
The execution will raise concerns for two Canadians, a Norwegian and a Fillipino, who are held by the group.
APEC Summit 2015: Hundreds protest against US foreign policy ahead of summit in Philippines
More than 300 protesters have demonstrated against US President Barack Obama outside the APEC Summit in Manila.
Identified: The top 10 most active volcanoes that could kill over 1 million people
The volcanoes have a risk of erupting within the next 100 years.
US will conduct more operations in South China Sea says defence chief Ash Carter
According to Carter, tension in the controversial territory is high due to China's continuous expansion works.
Philippines market fire: 'Faulty electrical wiring' kills 15, injures 13
Most of the victims were vendors and their family members, who spent their nights at the market to guard their merchandise.
Philippines: Military on alert during All Souls' Day
Fear of terrorism and crime puts 600 soldiers on duty around the capital, Manilla.
Typhoon Koppu claims two lives in the Philippines as EU stands 'ready to help'
Hundreds are now missing with 20,000 homeless in one of the largest natural disasters in the history of the Southeast Asia islands.
Typhoon Koppu batters Philippines with one person dead and several missing
Eye of Koppu, locally known as Lando, makes landfall in Luzon island.
Typhoon Koppu: Potential devastation leads to forced evacuations
Civil defence chief warns 'The winds are getting stronger and it will get stronger'
Philippines: Typhoon Koppu to bring torrential rainfall, flooding
Slow-moving typhoon forecast to make landfall in Luzon early on 18 October.
Philippines readies itself for devastation of 'stationary' Typhoon Koppu
President Benigno Aquino III took to national television to warn Filipinos to prepare themselves for Koppu.
Saudi Arabia: Woman who posted video of husband cheating with housemaid facing jail
The video clip, posted on social media, shows the husband kissing the housemaid.
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing legend's next fight will be for seat in Philippines Senate
Pugilist keen to bag one of 12 Filipino senate seats up for grabs.
Typhoon Mujigae hits Chinese coast after raging over Philippines
Dozens of fishermen in the Philippines have gone missing after the typhoon hurled over the 7,000 islands.
Quorn Foods agrees sale to Monde Nissin for £550m
Acquisition part of Monde's expansion strategy ahead of a stock market listing it plans in 2016.
Four people including 2 Canadians and a Norwegian abducted from tourist resort in the Philippines
Abductions take place at gunpoint on Samal island, near Davao City.
Filipino company describes Hitler, Mao and Stalin as 'superattainer' leadership role models
The trio appear on a list of 'high achieving individuals'.
Philippines: Homeless boy does homework by the light of McDonald's
Photo of a homeless boy using McDonald's light to study goes viral inspiring people to value education.
Philippines ferry disaster: MV Kim Nirvana capsizes leaving 36 dead and 26 missing
The Kim Nirvana, carrying 173 passengers, capsized on the way to Pilar, Camotes.
How the Philippines is emerging as a key Asian economy
Growth in the Philippines is taking off.
Philippines growth rate falls but outlook upbeat ahead of elections
Growth rate forecast to rebound on election spending and low oil prices.
Typhoon Noul: Thousands evacuated as storm advances on Philippines
Thousands evacuated from the Philippines as typhoon brings gales of 122mph.
China accused of threatening Philippines military plane in South China sea
Chinese navy ship accused of committing an 'aggressive act' towards a Philippine Navy plane.
Philippines: Students become part of the art in 3D museum
A museum in the Philippines is helping people appreciate art by letting them become part of it.
Philippines: Thousands homeless after Manila predawn fire
Thousands of families were left homeless on 3 March after a large fire swept through a shanty community in downtown Manila burning down houses made of light materials.
Android One devices spotted running Android 5.1 Lollipop in Philippines after Indonesia
A couple of Android One devices have been spotted running Android 5.1 Lollipop in the Philippines, following the new update's debut in Indonesia.
Philippine's peso near four-month high as Q4 GDP growth beats forecast
As long as 44.30 is held, the peso is likely to strengthen to 43.50 before a rebound.
Philippines: 43 policemen killed by Moro Muslim rebels
Deadly clashes erupted after police raided a rebel-held area in southern Philippines.
30 police commandos killed by Islamists in Philippines
The commandos were hit by a surprise attack from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Young girl to Pope Francis: 'Why does God allow children to become prostitutes?'
Pope Francis embraces weeping 12-year-old after she asks why God allows children to go through pain.