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DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fireAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10Ferry fire in the Philippines kills at least five, with dozens missingLe Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spotAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferryDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in PhilippinesFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 9 Coercion , bullying : Philippines defence chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forumThe Philippines defense chief accused China of coercion and bullying after an incident at a Seoul forum where a note interrupted his remarks. This indicates rising diplomatic and geopolitical tensions between the two nations over maritime or regional issues.aninews.in · India
BUSINESSSep 8Telangana offers to increase rice exports to PhilippinesMinister Uttam Kumar Reddy holds talks with Philippines Cabinet memberThe Hindu
WORLDSep 8From the archives : Visitors at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines , 2009stripes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aidA former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 8Philippines wants to be a global semiconductor giant by 2030. Can it get there?The Philippines has launched a five-year road map to expand its share of the global semiconductor and electronics sector, but capacity challenges and political stability are potential stumbling blocks, analysts say. The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry road map, launched by the Philippines’ Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) on September 2, aims to grow annual exports of chips and electronics to US$110 billion by 2030, and move beyond manufacturing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Philippines VP Sara Duterte bail set after arrest orderBail has been set for Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte following an arrest order. This indicates ongoing legal proceedings involving a high-ranking political official.2lt.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 7Philippines VP Sara Duterte posts bail in threat casePhilippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail in connection with a threat case, indicating ongoing legal proceedings involving a high-ranking political figure.europesun.com · Russia
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