The Philippine envoy to Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on the island over the shooting death of a fisherman by the Philippine coast guard.Full story
Taiwan's military on Thursday conducted exercises in waters between Taiwan and the Philippines, close to the spot where Filipino coast guard personnel opened fire on a Taiwanese fishing vessel last week, killing a 65-year-old-crew member. Full story
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan imposed sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday, rejecting as unacceptable a Philippine apology for the killing of a fisherman from Taiwan last week. Full story
Last week's winner: A bee flies in front of a sunflower at the gates of the University of the Philippines in Manila on April 21.
Chang Pong, press division director of Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office , reads a statement during an interview outside their office in Manila's Makati financial district May 17, 2013. According to Chang's statement, all work permit applications of Filipino blue-collar workers, including first ti
Welsh actor Luke Evans signs autographs for his fans upon arrival at a mall in Manila May 15, 2013. Evans and cast members are in Manila to promote the movie. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
U.S. actor Vin Diesel and his co-stars of the upcoming movie 'Fast and Furious 6' arrive at a mall to promote the movie in Manila May 15, 2013. L to R: Luke Evans, Michelle Rodriguez, Diesel and Gina Carano. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
U.S. actor Vin Diesel and one of the lead stars of upcoming movie 'Fast and Furious 6' reacts as he greets by fans upon arrival at a mall in Manila May 15, 2013. Diesel, along with his three leading stars are in the Manila to promote the movie. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENTERTAINMEN
Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada waves to supporters after casting his vote inside a precinct poll at a school in Manila May 13, 2013. Estrada, a former President who was removed by a popular revolt in 2001, is trying to gain power by challenging a former ally as Mayor of Manila for the mi
