Philippines
Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail
Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get contraceptives to masses.
Musical version of Ramayana at ASEAN opening to reflect India-Philippines culture link
A musical version of the Ramayana was one of key performances at the ceremony reflecting India's cultural linkages with several member countries.
Lions, chimps, sharks get added protection under UN convention
Less popular species also received additional protection, including 10 species of vultures.
Sitharaman to attend South Asian defence ministers' meet in Philippines
Meet likley to review regional security architecture including China's growing assertiveness in South China Sea.
Philippines bans compulsory high heels in workplace
Under the department order female workers can still wear high heels if they prefer them.
Mums in Philippines breastfeed babies in public for a cause
Mothers breastfed babies in public to raise awareness about infant deaths and dispel taboos over practice.
World's 'oldest' hippo dies at Philippine zoo
Bertha the hippopotamus was among the pioneer animals at the Manila zoo
A ‘whale’ of a time
When you can swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, it’s going to be a fab time of your life!
Philippines calls on Facebook to shut Islamist fighters' accounts
The military's social media-monitoring team identified 63 accounts under fake names.
Philippines gets US weapons to fight terror
The weapons, including machine guns capable of firing thousands of rounds a minute, were handed over.