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MILITARYSep 7Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cutsManila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 6From independence to partnership : Brazil and the Philippines across the oceansThis article examines the relationship between Brazil and the Philippines, tracking their journey from independence to modern partnership. It discusses diplomatic and historical ties across oceans.bworldonline.com · Philippines
MILITARYSep 5How Asian shipyards in Japan, Korea and Philippines keep US warships battle readyAfter being stranded in the South China Sea following a power failure in July, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Benfold was towed to Subic Bay in the Philippines for emergency repairs. The facility is among the repair and maintenance hubs the US Navy has been developing in the region, strategically pushing for allies to perform major maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on US naval vessels given the decline of its shipbuilding base at home. The repair work on the Benfold in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 5Philippine concert culture boosts local economy , says Live Nation Philippines headThe head of Live Nation Philippines stated that the concert culture in the Philippines is positively impacting the local economy. This highlights the economic benefits derived from the entertainment industry.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSSep 5Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posts bail after arrestNPR News
BUSINESSSep 4Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low?The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 4Sara Duterte faces arrest warrant for threatening Philippines’ Marcos, his wifeSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Philippines’ Duterte-Quiboloy ties on show at world’s largest arena launchThe presence of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s youngest son at the opening of detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s 75,000-seat Kingdome stadium this week offered a striking display of how ties between the Duterte family and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) have endured despite the criminal cases surrounding its founder. Observers say the lavish inauguration, attended by an estimated 80,000 people alongside Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, proved the organisation’s ability...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 4‘Point of grievance’: Philippines urged to rethink school safety approachAs pressure mounts in the Philippines for authorities to act on strengthening school security after two fatal shootings in eight weeks, safety experts say any measure must look at mitigating violence much earlier, even before a child brings a weapon to the campus gate. A bill pushed by lawmaker Bam Aquino will require schools to establish a comprehensive safety framework, including localised safety plans with guidelines on prevention, emergency response and recovery. The bill also includes...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 3Philippines stages school safety drill after shootingsThe Philippines is conducting school safety drills following recent shootings. This is a measure to enhance safety and preparedness in educational institutions.interaksyon.philstar.com · Philippines
WORLDSep 3Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intrudersThe Philippines conducted drills aimed at protecting students from armed intruders. These exercises are part of efforts to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness.hindustantimes.com · India
WORLDSep 3Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ MakatiYoung professionals in Makati City are humorously redefining OFW as “overworked” or “on-site” Filipino workers, parodying the high costs and urban convenience of Metro Manila’s premier financial district. In the Philippines, OFW generally refers to overseas Filipino workers who move abroad in search of better opportunities and pay. But recently, the acronym has been given a new meaning by some Makati residents who post social media reels chronicling their expatriate-style lifestyle, complete...South China Morning Post
CYBERSep 2Old, Unpatched Flaws Give Attackers Access to Philippines Nuclear AgencyDark Reading
BUSINESSSep 1Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unitPhilippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans of a ‌US listing. Jollibee Foods said it was progressing in separating its international business, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, ahead of its planned spin-off and listing. The fast food restaurant operator now plans for a Hong Kong listing citing its existing presence in the city and brand...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 1UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reachA proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its efforts to safeguard the free flow of trade through the South China Sea and neighbouring waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move analysts said could deepen the Philippines’ ties with Nato members and reduce its reliance on the US security...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Philippines exports to grow above target this year †DTIThe Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry forecasts that the country's exports will exceed targets this year. This indicates a positive outlook for the nation's trade performance.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSAug 31In flood-hit Philippines, ‘out of touch’ Marcos slammed for private birthday serenadePhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s birthday serenade for his wife might have been a private gesture, but as floodwaters overwhelmed much of Luzon – the country’s largest and most populous island and home to the capital Manila – a viral clip of him singing became a public-relations crisis. Observers told This Week in Asia that Marcos’ celebration of his wife, Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, on her 67th birthday struck the wrong chord with a public already angered by deadly floods,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 31Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from PhilippinesA Hong Kong man has been returned to a Philippine prison in what his legal team condemned as “illegal detention”, after severe weather halted his deportation following his release. Tang Lung-wai’s Philippine lawyer, Blessie Rose Carpena, told the South China Morning Post that prison authorities escorted Tang to the Bureau of Immigration last Friday. However, because government offices were suspended due to a passing typhoon, he was returned to the maximum-security New Bilibid Prison in...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 30Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the PhilippinesVideo shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3 . 8 billionThe article describes how the Philippines failed to detect a Korean gambling racket valued at US$3.8 billion. This indicates a significant issue in crime detection and enforcement within the country.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3.8 billionThe Philippines spent years dismantling Chinese-linked gambling compounds in dramatic, headline-grabbing raids. But all the while, and with far less scrutiny, South Korean syndicates were building a parallel industry worth billions of US dollars – one that a spate of recent arrests suggests is still very much intact. The most recent involved a 29-year-old Korean woman named Kim Young-sun, who authorities allege ran a network of 23 illegal online betting websites out of offices in Pasay and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Roblox , Meta agree to strengthen child - safety measures in PhilippinesRoblox and Meta have agreed to strengthen child safety measures in the Philippines. This development aims to improve online protection for children using these platforms.marketing-interactive.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHAug 28Meta , Roblox to enhance child - safety measures in Philippines , minister saysMeta and Roblox will enhance child safety measures in the Philippines, according to a minister. This highlights ongoing efforts to improve online protection for children.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 27Philippines’ rising military pensions risk triggering budget ‘time bomb’The Philippines’ push for military modernisation is being squeezed by a ballooning pension bill for its troops as fears mount over its ability to finance newer ships, aircraft and other defence assets. The Department of National Defence has proposed spending 142.95 billion pesos (US$2.3 billion) on military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions in 2027, out of a total proposed defence budget of 324.6 billion pesos. The planned pension budget is 7 per cent higher than the 133.91 billion pesos...South China Morning Post
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