Nine out of 10 merchant mariners captured by the Houthis are Filipinos, a senior Manila official confirmed on Wednesday.

9 out of 10 sailors captured by Houthis are Filipinos

Merchant mariners 'rescued' by Houthis, Philippines seeks 'help' for their release

Cobra near Manila: Snake spotted in flooded area

Cobra was caught on CCTV, gliding breezily through the flood in Malolos, Bulacan

Recent floods in the Philippines brought a slithering surprise as low-lying communities were submerged much of central Luzon, including large parts of Malolos, with some barangays reporting thigh-deep inundations.

Marcos Jr. SONA 2025: Cheaper rice, growth on target

Chief executive positions mid-term address as a transition to delivering concrete outcomes

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the opening of the joint session of the 20th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa on Monday (July 28, 2025).

Setback for Alex Eala as hardcourt swing begins

After career-high rise, 20-year-old returns to tour with a tricky draw before US Open

Philippines' Alexandra Eala eyes the ball as she plays against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova in the first round at Wimbledon Championships.

Pacquiao still a big draw, pockets billion Pesos

Filipino icon earns over $17 million in dramatic return despite draw against Barrios

Manny Pacquiao during his WBC welterweight title fight with Mario Barrios ending in a majority draw at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Why Manila is always flooded: Hard truths & solutions

Age-old problem caused by multiple factors: Hard truths and real solutions

A woman poses for a selfie while wading with others through a flooded street in Manila on July 22, 2025, after heavy rains caused floodings enhanced by monsoon.

Philippines: back-to-back cyclones stir up weather

Tropical Storm ‘Emong’ intensifies as it moves southwestward over West Philippine Sea

Philippines: 2 cyclones stir up Luzon weather, flood hits northern Thailand

Philippine passport jumps 3 places up in new rankings

Filipino passport rises to 72nd place in the Henley Passport Index

The Philippines’ passport rank, climbing from 75th to 72nd since early 2025, continues a positive, momentum. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Love triumphs: Filipino couple weds in knee-deep floods

Instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, couple decided to push through

Newlyweds Jade Rick Verdillo right, and Jamaica kiss during their wedding at the flooded Barasoain church in Malolos, Bulacan province, Philippines on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Trump's 19% tariff on the Philippines: What it means

Tariff deal includes 'zero' Philippine tariffs for US products, new concessions

US President Donald Trump greets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

How a waitress in Dubai became Miss Universe hopeful

The serial pageant queen talks about how Dubai helped her soar to spectacular heights

Rechel Hoco who made it to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on her own steam

US-Philippines trade deal 'concluded' with 19% tariff

Trump, Marcos Jr reach trade pact, US tariff on goods from the Philippines lowered to 19%

US President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and members of his delegation in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Marcos discussed trade tariffs, increasing security cooperation in the face of China’s growing maritime power in the West Philippine Sea and other topics.

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