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10 Can't-Miss Activities To Do In The Philippines

Though it's commonly known as the Pearl of the Orient, the Philippines also boasts another name

10 Can't-Miss Activities To Do In The Philippines

Deepest shipwreck ever found in Philippine Sea

The USS Samuel B Roberts sank during WWII battle in 1944.

Deepest shipwreck ever found in Philippine Sea

Watch: Thousands flee Philippines volcano

Thousands of Manila residents have been forced to flee their homes after a volcano eruption south of the capital.

Watch: Thousands flee Philippines volcano

Philippines adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The Philippines has become the latest country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance working definition of antisemitism.

Philippines adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Report: Hamas cell uncovered in Philippines

Hamas attempting to 'establish a foothold' in Philippines by inciting violence against Israelis, report says.

Report: Hamas cell uncovered in Philippines

Report: Over 30 dead after Philippines after typhoon

More than 300,000 reportedly evacuated, with winds now moving towards Malaysia and Vietnam.

Report: Over 30 dead after Philippines after typhoon

Shock as Philippine president announces early retirement

Popular President Rodrigo Duterte announced his retirement in a move that caught most off-guard.

Shock as Philippine president announces early retirement

S. China Sea dispute: Philippines bullied by China but unwilling to act against strong foe

Despite a 2016 legal ruling against China's incursions in the area, the communist regime continues harassing Filipino fishermen.

S. China Sea dispute: Philippines bullied by China

Philippines ambassador summoned for clarification over UNHRC vote

"Israel expects friends such as the Philippines not to support proposals that strengthen terrorism, and to stand by us during this time."

Philippines amb. summoned for clarification over UNHRC vote

15 killed in double bombing in the Philippines

Motorcycle bomb and suicide bomber detonated in front of grocery store in city of Jolo, killing 7 soldiers, 6 civilians, and a policeman.

15 killed in double bombing in the Philippines

Philippines announces first fatality from new coronavirus

44-year-old man is the first known instance of a person dying of the virus outside China.

Philippines announces first fatality from new coronavirus

Philippine embassy to hold 'Safe Haven: Jewish Refugees in the Philippines' event

Philippine Embassy in Israel, in partnership with B'nai B'rith World Center to hold event on International Holocaust Memorial Day.

'Safe Haven: Jewish refugees in the Philippines'

Hundreds protest Israel's deportation of illegal immigrants

Demonstrators gather near detention facility outside of Tel Aviv to protest planned deportation of foreign workers who overstayed visas

Hundreds protest Israel's deportation of illegal immigrants

Rabbi Peretz: Let the children of Filipino workers stay

Jewish Home chair asks Interior Minister to allow stay of children born to Filipino women living illegally in Israel.

Rabbi Peretz: Let the children of Filipino workers stay

Illegal foreign workers to protest impending deportation

Female foreign workers who overstayed work visas protest plans to deport them and their children.

Illegal foreign workers to protest impending deportation

Will Filipino flights to Israel go through Saudi Arabia?

Philippine government reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia for the rights to fly through its airspace on a direct flight path to Israel.

Will Filipino flights to Israel go through Saudi Arabia?

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vows cooperation with Israel's largest emergency first response organization.

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

'We remember the Philippine's 1947 vote'

At start of meeting with Philippine President, Netanyahu tells of Filipino nurse who treated his father and uncle.

'We remember the Philippine's 1947 vote'

Philippines' Duterte eyes arms deals on Israel trip

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lands in Israel, seeks to diversify suppliers of military equipment.

Philippines' Duterte eyes arms deals on Israel trip

Philippines' Duterte to visit Israel next week

Filipino president will head a large business delegation and discuss opening direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv.

Philippines' Duterte to visit Israel next week

Philippines president to dedicate Holocaust monument in Israel

Rodrigo Duterte to arrive in Israel Sunday for first visit to the Jewish state.

Philippines president to dedicate Holocaust monument in Israel

8 Israelis arrested in Philippines in massive fraud crack-down

Philippines police arrest some 500 suspects in massive anti-fraud crackdown, including 8 Israeli citizens.

8 Israelis arrested in Philippines in massive fraud crack-down

Philippines: Ongoing volcanic eruption causing sanitation crisis

Mount Mayon's continued eruptions deplete emergency funds and supplies, authorities warn of unsanitary conditions in shelters.

Philippines: Ongoing volcanic eruption causing sanitation crisis

Phillipines’ largest city to use Israeli STEM curriculum

Phillipines high school implements Israeli STEM curriculum, paving the way for the rest of the city's high schools.

Phillipines’ largest city to use Israeli STEM curriculum

Two Israelis killed in accident in the Philippines

Two 27-year-old Israelis killed in car accident in the Philippines. Their bodies will be returned to Israel for burial.

Two Israelis killed in accident in the Philippines

DNA tests confirm death of Filipino ISIS leader

DNA tests confirm death of Isnilon Hapilon, head of ISIS-linked jihadist group in the Philippines.

DNA tests confirm death of Filipino ISIS leader

ISIS beheads civilians, brutalizes women in Philippines

Military levels whole sections of city in the Philippines through airstrikes and bombing runs in attempt to wipe out Muslim terrorists.

ISIS beheads civilians, brutalizes women in Philippines

Philippines: Sing the anthem enthusiastically, or end up in jail

New bill aims to instill patriotism, prohibits ridiculing national anthem.

Philippines: Sing the anthem enthusiastically, or end up in jail

Pro-ISIS militants take students hostage in the Philippines

Pro-Islamic State militants storm school in the southern Philippines, holding several students hostage.

Pro-ISIS militants take students hostage in the Philippines

Philippines says U.S. Special Ops on ground near besieged Marawi

'ISIS demonstrated significant determination, success capturing and holding Mosul in Iraq; effort in Marawi of a similar notable quality.'

Philippines says U.S. Special Ops on ground near besieged Marawi

Manila resort on lockdown as gunmen storm hotels

Dozens reportedly injured after undefined gunmen attack Resorts World Manila in Philippines as ISIS insurgency continues.

Manila resort on lockdown as gunmen storm hotels

ISIS overruns Philippine city, control elusive as fighting rages

Duterte declares martial law in entire Mindanao area amid ongoing attack, will cut short Russia trip due to Marawi situation.

ISIS overruns Philippine city, control elusive as fighting rages

Philippines president tells Trump he may go to Israel before US

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte told President Trump he may not be able to visit White House as he is 'supposed to go to Israel.'

Philippines president tells Trump he may go to Israel before US

Why this Filipina is fighting for Israel

IDF Soldier from Philippines to be honored for distinguished service, joined IDF after army rescued her grandmother

Why this Filipina is fighting for Israel

Bomb found near US embassy in Philippines

Authorities detonated a bomb which was found in a trash bin near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Islamic terrorism is suspected.

Bomb found near US embassy in Philippines

Philippine President apologizes for Hitler remark

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologizes to Jews for comparing himself with Hitler, but reiterates his desire to kill drug addicts.

Philippine President apologizes for Hitler remark

Philippines throws out US Special Forces

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all US Special Forces out of southern Philippines.

Philippines throws US Special Forces out of country

Philippines president curses Obama

Angered by White House pressure over anti-drug policies, Philippines president slams President Obama as a "son of a whore".

Philippines president curses Obama on live television

Philippines blast: 3 sought in deadly bombing

Police search for three suspects after a deadly attack in the Philippines that killed 14.

Philippines blast: 3 sought in deadly bombing

ISIS-loyal Filipino jihadists behead Canadian

Canadian PM confirms Abu Sayyaf executed a hostage who was held together with another Canadian and a Norwegian.

ISIS-loyal Filipino jihadists behead Canadian hostage