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POLITICSOct 19Unrest in Philippines threatens to upend US backed data centersProtests against widespread state corruption have flooded the Philippines in recent weeks, putting pressure on the leadership of a country that for years has been one of the United States’ closest military and commercial allies in Southeast Asia. The domestic turmoil threatens to shake up the U.S.-Philippines partnership, particularly given that American-funded data center projects under President Donald Trump’s Pax Silica initiative are among the targets of the protesters’ rage. On September 21, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos — whose national trust rating sits at just 28% — put the presidenResponsible Statecraft
BUSINESSOct 17Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costsWith Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 17Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk betSouth China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 16Is Philippines geared for El Nino? Critics say water-planning has run dryAs the Philippines braces for months of drought and shortages in key resources due to the current El Nino season, questions are mounting over whether it could have prepared better to deal with a crisis that has been predicted well in advance. The government’s haphazard response to El Nino reflects its persistent track record of failing to do adequate disaster and infrastructure planning, according to climate and risk specialists. El Nino is a weather phenomenon that causes changes in winds and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14Philippines announces Trump will attend the ASEAN summit, his first visit since 2017The US president will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila, marking his return to the country since 2017, in a context of strengthened bilateral ties. After his visit to the Philippines, the leader will go to China for the APEC forum, amidst tensions in the South China Sea.Clarín
CONFLICTOct 13Philippines rejects China’s calls for direct contact amid ‘miscalculation’ warningsThe Philippine military has rejected calls to restore direct communication channels with its Chinese counterpart, despite warnings from Beijing that their absence risks “miscalculation” during confrontations and could further escalate tensions in the South China Sea. On Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would not communicate with its Chinese counterpart in advance of its maritime operations, arguing that such channels were ineffective without mutual respect for international...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 13Philippines drops 3 impeachment charges against Sara Duterte despite evidenceThe Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment ⁠court, approved the ⁠prosecution’s withdrawal of most of ⁠the charges against Vice-President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, in a trial that could kill her hopes to run for president in 2028. Prosecutors have been presenting evidence against ‌Duterte since July on charges that she betrayed public trust, amassed unexplained wealth, violated the constitution and committed corruption, bribery and other high crimes. Lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro told the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 13A new museum in Philippines tells a tale of life on the seaMANILA - Without Filipino sailors, much of the world’s merchant shipping would come to a standstill and the world economy along with it.nation_pk · pakistan
DISASTEROct 10Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloudAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 9Can the Philippines lead Southeast Asia’s fight against child labour?The Philippines is developing a national road map to combat child labour as part of a broader push across Southeast Asia, where poverty and insecure livelihoods continue to drive children into work despite government efforts to stamp out the practice. But analysts warn that policy commitments alone will not be enough without stronger support for vulnerable families, better access to education and more effective enforcement of child protection laws. On September 23 and 24, government officials,...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 9China and Philippines blame each other over South China Sea medical missionSouth China Morning Post
CYBEROct 9Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power themTwo years after the Philippines banned its notorious offshore gaming hubs, or Pogos, a recent crackdown on hundreds of foreigners has highlighted a worrying trend of embedded corruption that still enables the sector to thrive. In September, the National Bureau of Investigation raided a call centre-style facility in Makati City, arresting more than 120 Chinese nationals linked to an alleged illegal trading and a “lust scam” that tricked local and foreign victims into sharing explicit videos,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8National security must not kill Philippines-China academic tiesEducational and cultural exchanges have become a new casualty of rising tensions between the Philippines and China. About 150 Chinese teachers have left the Philippines months after Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr renewed warnings that such people-to-people ties could pose security concerns. Families of volunteer instructors have expressed safety concerns. Beyond disrupting classes and potentially harming tourism in the Philippines, this could further narrow interaction between the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rulesThe former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?A Philippine bill expanding the country’s espionage law to cover peacetime activities is raising concerns among journalists and legal experts, who warn that its broad provisions could stifle free expression and restrict public scrutiny of national issues. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 17, paving the way for a broader definition of espionage than under the current law, which dates to 1941 and focuses on wartime spying. The Senate is considering a similar...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea disputeThe Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said on Thursday. At the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore, Marcos said: “I don’t know if we can find a resolution to the problem, but we are resigned to just being able to manage the problem, so that we do not have mistakes, we do not have misinterpretations. “My greatest fear is that some seaman, some soldier, just...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 7Poland’s President in the Philippines: Black Hawks, ASEAN, and US Defense InterestsCould Nawrocki’s visit to Manila serve to promote further Black Hawk sales across ASEAN, potentially benefiting U.S. industrial interests?The Diplomat
CYBEROct 4Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdownCriminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 4Philippines Arrests 244 In Online Scam CrackdownThe government said it is investigating possible human trafficking-related offences by a number of those arrested, while the rest will be deported. The post Philippines Arrests 244 In Online Scam Crackdown appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBEROct 4Philippines arrests 244 'mostly Chinese' workers in online scam crackdown, including one HongkongerPhilippines authorities arrested more than 200 "mostly Chinese" foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSOct 22 Hongkongers held in Philippines for months after prison terms endThe Chinese embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the cases of two Hongkongers who have remained in custody in the Philippines for months despite being discharged from prison, according to the Immigration Department. The department confirmed on Friday night that it was handling the two cases following an appeal from a former lawmaker and a Hong Kong man who returned to the city on Tuesday after serving 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug offences. The returned Hongkonger, Tang...scmp · hong kong
POLITICSOct 22 Hongkongers held in Philippines for months after prison terms endThe Chinese embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the cases of two Hongkongers who have remained in custody in the Philippines for months despite being discharged from prison, according to the Immigration Department. The department confirmed on Friday night that it was handling the two cases following an appeal from a former lawmaker and a Hong Kong man who returned to the city on Tuesday after serving 26 years in a Philippine prison for drug offences. The returned Hongkonger, Tang...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Donald Trump is planning trip to the Philippines for Asean summitUS President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Asean summit next month, the South China Morning Post understands, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region. If the trip happens, Trump’s appearance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, expected to run from November 16-18 in Manila, will be his second consecutive appearance at the gathering during this term. Trump was in Kuala Lumpur for Asean last year and in Manila for the meeting in 2017. Sources told the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Chinese language teachers leave the Philippines over safety fearsAround 150 Chinese language teachers in the Philippines are returning home following mounting criticism from Philippine security officials that educational exchanges involving China could pose national security threats. The withdrawal affects teachers stationed at schools including the Immaculate Conception Academy in Greenhills and Jubilee Christian Academy in Quezon City, both in Metro Manila, according to local media. The Manila-based Chinese Commercial News reported on Friday that the...South China Morning Post
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