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CONFLICTJul 21China , Philippines blame each other for shoal incidentChina and the Philippines are exchanging blame following an incident at a disputed shoal. This highlights escalating tensions and ongoing territorial disputes between the two nations.examiner.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 21China, Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of ASEAN meetingDW News [en]
POLITICSJul 21Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime rowNew findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines are challenging the assumption that Beijing reduced its funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr because of worsening tensions in the South China Sea. Instead, Chinese capital had continued to support Filipino businesses in recent years, including a US$3.9 billion syndicated loan to telecommunications company Dito Telecommunity in 2023, the largest ever China-backed private-sector loan to the Philippines, AidData, a US-based research...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21 Very welcome signal in a period of instability , uncertainty : Philippines envoy on Quad Ministerial meeting in ManilaA Philippines envoy commented positively on the Quad Ministerial meeting in Manila, describing it as a welcome signal amid regional instability and uncertainty.newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
CONFLICTJul 21China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas ShoalChina has lodged a formal protest with the Philippines, accusing it of initiating an attack on its coastguards following the latest clash between the two sides in the South China Sea. Monday’s clash near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal involved a Chinese coastguard vessel and two Philippine Navy rubber dinghies. The China Coast Guard said the Philippines had “illegally” launched the dinghies from the BRP Sierra Madre – an old warship that was intentionally grounded on the shoal in 1999 – then...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Malaysia’s US$500 million warship set for delivery, minus the missiles Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. 2. Did fear of...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 21China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at seaaljazeera.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 21China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at seaAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJul 20Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with PhilippinesMalaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank, pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost and launching newly operational drones. The upgrades reflect Kuala Lumpur’s bid to improve its ability to detect threats as the Philippines revives its claim over Sabah state in Malaysian Borneo and Chinese patrols persist near its offshore energy fields. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said on Sunday that the radar would be installed on Swallow...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20Top China , Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024Top envoys from China and the Philippines are scheduled to hold their first meeting since 2024. This marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 19Philippines calls China racist over animation | The Arkansas Democrat - GazetteThe Philippines has accused China of racism in response to an animation, as reported by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This indicates a diplomatic and cultural dispute between the two nations.arkansasonline.com · United States
WORLDJul 19Japanese Singer Nanao Launches JP - Pop in the Philippines with Debut Single Pito Pito Japanese singer Nanao has launched JP-Pop in the Philippines with her debut single, 'Pito Pito.' This marks a cultural exchange and musical milestone.artistdirect.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 18Can Philippines turn reforms into gains in Southeast Asia’s FDI race?Not so long ago, the Philippines was bedevilled by warning signs to investors, from its corruption to its groaning infrastructure and a fuel crisis born of a war fought thousands of miles away. Those problems have not simply disappeared, but a flurry of business-friendly reforms – paired with ambitious plans to upgrade the nation’s railways, ports and power grid – now puts it in a stronger position to capture some of the billions of dollars seeking a home outside the region’s recent supply chain...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 17Philippines’ plan to fortify coastal defences: deterrence or target?A Philippine coastal defence project in Palawan province could complicate Chinese operations near the Spratly Islands, but is unlikely to close Manila’s military gap with Beijing and could turn one of the country’s most important naval hubs into a more prominent target in a crisis, analysts have said. On Monday, the Puerto Princesa City Council approved a Department of National Defence proposal allowing the Armed Forces of the Philippines to establish Coastal Defence Regiment assets and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 16Acer extends 20 - year leadership as the PhilippinesAcer has extended its twenty-year leadership position in the Philippines, highlighting its sustained market presence and success in the region.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 16Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face rocky road to go electricFor generations, jeepneys – brightly painted minibuses that are among the Philippines’ cheapest and most used forms of public transport – have run on diesel, but recent fuel shocks are forcing thousands of small operators and drivers to weigh volatile prices against the debt needed to go electric. Diesel prices spiked anew by nearly 5 pesos this week, as renewed tensions in the Gulf threatened to strain the country’s public transport sector, giving new urgency to the uneven shift towards...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 16A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago . Here why scientists are still watching it closelyA volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago, and scientists are still closely monitoring its activity. This continued observation indicates ongoing concern despite the initial eruption.theconversation.com · Australia
WORLDJul 15Philippines starts active school shooter drills after deadly attack in Tacloban CityThe Philippines has begun holding active school shooter drills after a rare act of violence in Tacloban City last month during which two teenage students opened fire, killing three schoolmates and injuring 20 others. On Wednesday, at one educational campus in Manila, hundreds of students and teachers practised barricading classrooms with desks and chairs and staying silent as an armed actor wearing a black hoodie scoured the halls and rooms. “We acknowledge the increasing number of violent...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGJul 15American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the PhilippinesAn American marine biologist and conservationist was shot and killed in the Philippines. This event represents a significant violent crime with international implications.reporterherald.com · United States
WORLDJul 14American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the PhilippinesAn American marine biologist and conservationist was shot dead in the Philippines, marking a tragic incident for the scientific and conservation communities.winchesterstar.com · United States
WORLDBREAKINGJul 14American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippinesgreeleytribune.com · United States
POLITICSJul 14MTerra Solar to boost Philippines energy sector †MarcosPhilippine President Marcos stated that MTerra Solar will contribute to boosting the country's energy sector. This indicates a government initiative to enhance energy infrastructure.philstar.com · Philippines
MILITARYJul 13How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague rulingA decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that Beijing’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and analysts say Manila remains heavily outmatched at sea but has begun turning its landmark legal victory into a more credible form of deterrence. The Philippines brought the case in 2013 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos), challenging Beijing’s nine-dash line and other claims. The tribunal ruled that China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Exhibition Imagining an Archipelago : Art from Cuba , Guam , the Philippines , Puerto Rico … – Repeating IslandsAn exhibition titled "Imagining an Archipelago" is showcasing art from various islands including Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. This cultural event explores themes related to island nations through artistic expression.repeatingislands.com · United States
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