Philippines

Philippine fighter jet goes missing while on a mission

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – A Philippine air force fighter jet with two pilots on board has gone missing during a night combat assault in support of ground forces in a southern province, and an extensive search is underway, officials said Tuesday.

8 killed in house fire in Philippine capital

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Eight people were killed after a fire razed a three-storey residential building in the Philippine capital on Thursday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said.

Iran, Philippines sign agreements for agriculture cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran and the Philippines have signed two cooperation agreements in the field of agriculture as the two countries express their willingness to expand bilateral ties in economy and trade.

Philippines, US stage joint patrol over South China Sea

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The air forces of the Philippines and the United States were holding joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Philippine Air Force said.

Helicopter crashes in Philippines , leaves 1 dead

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – One has been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, on Saturday, February 1.

Filipino FM thanks Iran for help in returning ship crew

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique Manalo expressed his gratitude for Tehran's efforts to return the Filipino sailors of the Galaxy Leader ship who was caught by the Yemenis.

Fire destroys 1,000 homes in Philippines

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A fire has ripped through a coastal town in the Philippine capital, destroying a thousand homes and sending smoke billowing into the sky.

Iran third at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran defeated the Philippines 66-19 to come third at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.

Philippine VP made 'active threat' on Marcos' life

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she herself were killed, prompting Marcos' office to vow "immediate proper action".

Iran beats Philippines at IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania C’ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian men's U23 wheelchair basketball team won against the Philippines with a score of 80-28 in the opening match of the 2024 IWBF Men's U23 Asia Oceania Championship taking place in Thailand.

Tens of thousands flee as Man-yi Typhoon nears Philippines

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation.

Iran learns fate at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian men’s U23 wheelchair basketball team learned their opponents for the 2024 IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania Championship.

Death toll from storm Trami in Philippines climbs to 116

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides triggered by tropical storm Trami that hit the Philippines has risen to 116, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday.

Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 100

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Rescuers in the Philippines were diving into a lake and scouring isolated villages on Sunday to locate dozens of missing people as the death toll from Tropical Storm Trami hit 100, according to the disaster agency sources.

Death toll from Typhoon Trami in Philippines climbs to 81

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The death toll from Typhoon Trami, also locally known as Tropical Storm Kristine, has climbed to 81 as thousands of people have been affected across the country, local media said.

At least 76 killed as Storm "Trami" batters the Philippines

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – At least 76 people have been killed in central and northern Philippines after Tropical Storm "Trami" battered the country, triggering landslides and flooding that trapped residents on their roofs and displaced nearly 320,000.

Death toll from Philippines tropical storm Trami rises to 22

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – At least 22 people have been killed and nine others are missing due to massive flooding and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, which continues to rip through the Philippines on Thursday, authorities said.

Khatoon, Kaya FC-Iloilo draw in AFC Women’s Champions League

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Bam Khatoon and Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Group C tie on Wednesday.

China:

US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines "undermines regional peace and stability", the foreign ministry said on Sunday.

Pezeshkian congratulates Iranian karate team on win in Asia

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the winning of Asian Karate Championship's title by the Iranian junior female and male Karate team.

Philippines says:

China shot flares at its South China Sea plane

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The Philippine government accused China on Saturday of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it flew patrols over the South China Sea this month.

Iran shines at 1st Intl. Nuclear Science Olympiad

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian students excelled at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (ISNO), held in the Philippines from August 1 to 6, bringing home a silver medal and three bronze medals

Iran downs Philippines in 2024 Asian U-18 Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran defeated the Philippines 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 27-25) in the 15th Asian Men’s U-18 Volleyball Championship.

China warns Philippines over US missile system deployment

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo here on Friday, warning the Philippine side over the US intermediate missile system deployment.

Philippines, China reach new security deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – China and the Philippines have struck a deal to defuse tensions on a contested shoal in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine government.

China warns against US provocations in South China Sea

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – China defense minister warned the US over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing that there are “limits” to Beijing’s restraint in dealing with such acts of provocation in the S. China Sea.

Philippines down Iran at 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran was outplayed by the host Philippines 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-15) in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women.

Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – More than 16,700 Philippine and US troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability.

Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Beijing on Friday criticized the United States, Japan, and the Philippines and defended its actions in the South China Sea as "lawful" after US President Joe Biden hosted a trilateral summit in Washington.

China patrolling S. China Sea amid US naval drill with allies

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – China’s military announced Sunday that it would conduct air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, where the US along with the Philippines, Japan and Australia are holding joint naval exercises.