Petrovich9 / Getty Images Tsunami Warning Issued After USGS Records Massive Earthquake on Pacific Floor Japanese officials issued evacuation orders in parts of Okinawa Prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands. By The Associated Press December 2, 2023
Joeal Calupitan / AP US Sends Dire Warning as Chinese Coast Guard Encircles Allied Ships Dozens of Chinese ships blockaded Philippine vessels in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. By The Associated Press November 11, 2023
Calamba Municipal Police Station / AP Radio Anchor Fatally Shot While Livestreaming to Facebook in the Philippines The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. By The Associated Press November 5, 2023
Peng Jun / Chinese Ministry of National DefenseCommentary China Reminded of US Defense Treaty After Striking Philippine Vessels Among the closest Southeast Asia allies, the U.S. and the Philippines have a more than 70-year-old mutual defense treaty. By Mike Landry October 23, 2023
Korean Central News Agency / Korea News Service via AP North Korea Appears to Be Planning First Deployment of Its Orbital Military Technology To launch a satellite into space, North Korea would have to use long-range missile technology banned by U.N. Security Council resolutions. By The Associated Press May 28, 2023
ABS-CBN Entertainment / YouTube screen shot Miss Universe Philippines Contestant Is Asked About Men in Women's Sports in Front of Trans Pageant Owner - She Gives a Brave Answer "Excellent answer, but not what the judges and proprietors of the Ms. Universe Philippines pageant want to hear." By Lorri Wickenhauser May 16, 2023
Blow by Blow / Facebook Screen Shot Rising 22-Year-Old Boxer Unexpectedly Collapses After Fight and Dies "Other sports you play, but you don’t play boxing," fellow Filipino and boxing promoter Manny Pacquiao said. By Lorri Wickenhauser May 12, 2023
Mark Schiefelbein / AP Photo China Makes Spy Balloon Allegation Against US - Biden Administration Responds The U.S. House of Representatives has voted unanimously to condemn China for a “brazen violation” of U.S. sovereignty By The Associated Press February 13, 2023
K-LOVE Fan Awards / YouTube screen shotCommentary Flashback: Tim Tebow Used Award Acceptance Speech to Bring Glory to True MVP Who 'Died on a Cross' Tim Tebow told the audience that Christians need to stay focused on the importance of reaching those who need Jesus. By Elizabeth Delaney December 25, 2022
Andrew Medichini - File / AP National Communist Party Founder Dies, Gets Brutal Send-Off: 'May God Have Mercy on His Soul' Jose Maria Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, whose armed wing has been waging insurgencies, has died. By The Associated Press December 17, 2022