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DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in PhilippinesDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Landslides Kill 15 In Philippines As Typhoon Nears TaiwanChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Philippines landslides kill 15 as Typhoon Bavi threatens regionAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTJul 10People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea rulingSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 10ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting , Philippines saysASEAN will hold a special meeting to discuss its engagement with Myanmar, according to the Philippines. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the political situation in Myanmar within the regional bloc.interaksyon.philstar.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 10Why the Philippines is losing out in Southeast Asia’s investment boomThe Philippines still lags behind its neighbours in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) after its inflows remained stagnant in 2025, even as a financing influx swept the region. This has cast the spotlight on a corruption scandal that has roiled the country and dented investor confidence to some extent, on top of long-standing systemic issues, analysts say. Manila ranked sixth in Southeast Asia after capturing just US$9 billion of the US$244 billion capital boom last year, according to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 10Philippines looks to space for bird’s-eye view of South China Sea threatsThe Philippines is preparing to create a military space centre by 2028, a move that could help Manila strengthen surveillance, communications and command across its archipelago and in contested areas of the South China Sea. But analysts said the ambition would be constrained by the technical, financial and manpower hurdles of turning space assets into military capability. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr said on Tuesday the initiative – which would enhance...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9Philippines got an economic upgrade, yet many Filipinos feel it’s no ‘big deal’The World Bank recently upgraded the Philippines to an upper-middle-income country, but that classification makes little difference to many Filipinos grappling with rising cost of living, debt and stagnant wages. Manila resident Ann Michelle Federez-Abato, 35, said her entire salary goes towards her parents’ mortgage, while she and her two-year-old daughter subsist on a monthly remittance of 20,000 pesos (US$324) from her husband, who works abroad as a production officer at a factory. Much of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 8The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ BeginsA pall of cynicism hangs over proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSJul 8In Philippines, solar power becomes ‘practical necessity’ as energy costs soarJoab Jorge runs Dream Latte Cafe, a speciality coffee shop and small-batch roastery, with his mother Ces out of their old ancestral home in Pilar, a town in Bataan province some 180km (112 miles) northwest of Manila. Rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts have put a strain on the business, which has already had to raise prices by 10 per cent to cover higher costs for goods and imported coffee beans since the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Impeachment trial begins for Philippines VP DuterteAn impeachment trial has commenced for the Vice President of the Philippines, Duterte. This is a significant political development concerning a high-ranking official.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 6Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battlePhilippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio did not attend the opening of her impeachment trial on Monday, leaving her lawyers to fight charges that, if upheld, could remove her from office, permanently bar her from politics and reshape the 2028 presidential race. Legal experts told This Week in Asia they expected Duterte-Carpio to be difficult, though not impossible, to convict despite the gravity of the charges because prosecutors would need at least 16 senators – two-thirds of the chamber –...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6The Philippines is now upper - middle income . Why doesnt it feel that way ? The Philippines has achieved upper-middle-income status, prompting questions about the public's perception of this economic change. This article examines the disconnect between official economic metrics and lived experience.rappler.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 6Philippines races to lock in cheaper loans after upper - middle - income upgradeFollowing its upgrade to upper-middle-income status, the Philippines is actively seeking to secure more affordable loans. This development reflects the country's efforts to leverage its improved economic standing for financial benefits.rappler.com · Philippines
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 6Sara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial in PhilippinesA ⁠Philippine senator who is ⁠an ally of Vice-President Sara ⁠Duterte-Carpio was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial that could determine Duterte’s political future. Senator Rodante Marcoleta was due to sit as a senator-judge on Monday at the impeachment trial ‌against Duterte-Carpio. If convicted by a two-thirds majority in the 24-member Senate, Duterte-Carpio could be barred from running in the 2028 elections, where she remains...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 6Philippines’ record capital wage rise leaves workers hungry for moreIn the Philippine capital, 85 pesos (US$1.40) is barely enough to buy a meal for one, let alone a family of five. Yet that modest sum, roughly the price of 1½kg of premium imported rice, is the largest single wage increase ever approved for Metro Manila’s minimum-wage earners. The government called it “historic”. Labour groups called it an insult. The increase, to be rolled out in two stages, was confirmed by the Department of Labour and Employment on Tuesday. Non-agricultural workers will see...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3US, European business groups hail Philippines’ new World Bank statusForeign business groups welcomed the Philippines’ leap to upper-middle-income status as a positive signal of the country’s growing position as a competitive investment destination. In a statement, the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) said the World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines is an important milestone in the country’s pursuit of economic progress. “This achievement sends a positive signal to global investors at a time when companies are reassessing supply chains, expanding regional operations, and looking for new growth markets across the Indo-Pacific,” AmCham said. The Philippines moved up from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income-country (UMIC) status after its gross national income (GNI) per capita reached a record $4,850, according to the World Bank. AmCham said the Philippines’ new status will further strengthen its appeal to American companies looking to invest in Southeast Asia. The group noted that the country is already attractive due to its young and skilled workforce, strong English proficiency, and longstanding economic ties with the US. “These advantages, combined with a growing consumer market, position the Philippines to attract more investments in advanced manufacturing, digital services, infrastructure, healthcare, and other high-value sectors,” it said. To ensure that this momentum carries into the coming years, AmCham said the country must focus on instituting reforms aimed at sustaining growth and enhancing competitiveness. Among the top priorities, according to the group, is advancing policies that encourage innovation and investment to position the Philippines to attract more high-value investments and create better jobs. This also includes accelerating infrastructure development, improving digital connectivity, ensuring affordable and reliable energy, streamlining government processes, and strengthening public-private partnerships, AmCham said. “Continued public-private sector collaboration will be essential to ensuring that this milestone translates into broader economic opportunities and long-term prosperity,” the group added. The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said in a separate statement that the country’s UMIC status comes at a pivotal time for economic relations between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines, especially as both sides look to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA). “As the Philippines advances in its development path, the timely conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and commercially meaningful EU-Philippines FTA becomes even more important,” said ECCP President Diana Edralin. She said the trade pact will build on the Philippines' economic gains by unlocking new opportunities in trade and investment and establishing a more permanent and reciprocal framework for market access to the EU. (Dexter Barro II)mb · philippines
WORLDJul 3China sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talksChina has issued a legal warning to Japan and the Philippines over their planned maritime border talks, calling the move “internationally wrongful” and saying it had the right to hold both nations accountable. It is the latest protest from Beijing after Manila and Tokyo agreed in May to launch formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zones and continental shelf between the two countries, which overlap with areas claimed by China. “The announcement,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 2Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steamAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 2Philippines’ abortion ban drives women to risky, underground servicesThe arrest of a 65-year-old woman accused of selling abortion pills in Manila has offered a glimpse into the shadow economy growing around ending unwanted pregnancies in the Philippines, one of the few countries in the world where the procedure remains criminalised in almost all circumstances. For women and girls trying to end unwanted pregnancies, access often depends on online sellers, market vendors, whispered referrals and the uncertain quality of pills bought far from formal medical care,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Why the Philippines’ new climate pledge hinges on local leadersAs the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) approaches, the Philippines has yet to finalize its updated national climate action pledge through the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The delay is not merely a setback but also an opportunity for the Philippines to develop policies and measures (PAMs) under its NDC that are just, equitable, measurable, and time-bound, ensuring climate action rooted in climate justice. NDC PAMs are the country’s tools for achieving the 1.5°C global target with the Filipino people's welfare at the center. Our 75 percent emissions reduction target, backed by a self-funded commitment increasing from 2.7 percent to 10-20 percent, signals seriousness. Now, the Philippine government and agencies leading the country's NDC development must ensure these goals take root in every community. In this light, the global stage offers both a roadmap and a warning. The recent 64th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (SB64) in Bonn failed to launch the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), a framework designed to protect the rights and interests of workers, women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities during the just transition. Without it, the most vulnerable are left unprotected. Adaptation finance pledges from wealthy nations also stalled. This global inaction has already proven dangerous to ordinary Filipinos, amid worsening climate-related disasters and oil and gas market shocks resulting from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. It is imperative for the Philippines to strengthen its capacity to protect itself while continuing to pursue its climate goals as one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations. It is within this fragile context that we must confront the governance gap that is leaving our local stakeholders behind. The Philippines remains one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, yet our local government units (LGUs), the delegated implementing bodies for our NDC on the ground, continue to operate without sufficient resources. The Reimagine NDC consultations led by The Climate Reality Project Philippines in 2025 revealed that the top challenge faced by LGUs in implementing climate goals is their lack of information and understanding of the NDC. This further compounds other barriers to implementing climate action. These frontline leaders are rarely consulted when national targets are set, yet they are expected to carry the heaviest burden. To further empower LGUs as primary drivers of national climate action, the national government, together with policymakers, must urgently invest in them. Raising our unconditional target to 10-20 percent means we cannot rely solely on foreign aid. We therefore call on the national government to dedicate resources and sustained support for LGUs, ensuring our towns and cities have the capacity to implement local projects without relying on unpredictable international support. The updated NDC must provide clear guidance to LGUs for integrating the NDC PAMs into local plans such as the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) plans. Capacitating our LGUs is how we can deliver just, equitable, measurable, and time-bound climate action. As the PAMs highlight, being “measurable and time-bound” in the 2035 cycle also means setting concrete five-year milestones. Being “just” means recognizing that a wealthy city and a coastal farming town have different capacities while ensuring that climate action protects constituents at the grassroots level. Being “equitable” demands that resources flow to our most vulnerable and least-resourced municipalities. Without capacitating LGUs to implement PAMs, our updated ambition for the 2026 NDC remains aspirational. With such support, it becomes actionable, accountable, and grounded in local realities. In this light, capacitating LGUs is not just an administrative necessity; it is the cornerstone of a just transition. As we move away from the business-as-usual scenario, our LGUs must be equipped to retrain their workers and cushion communities from socioeconomic disruptions. However, ambition without checks and balances is a gamble. The Philippines has yet to establish a fully functional, nationwide Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. A reliable MRV system allows the country to measure and verify its emissions reductions. Having a robust MRV system throughout the 2035 cycle is an essential prerequisite for tracking participation, demonstrating progress, and justifying international support. A comprehensive MRV system will also help the national government set a more ambitious 2026 NDC that is grounded in the realities of local implementing bodies. Highlighting lessons from consultations with LGUs, an MRV system will also support the development of PAMs that are measurable and reflective of LGU capacities and contributions. As we approach COP31, we must confront these global and domestic challenges head-on. LGUs and communities cannot continue to struggle alone; they need government guidance through clear NDC PAMs. Higher ambition is essential to achieving global targets, but timely submission is what the Philippines must demonstrate now. The government must establish a robust MRV system and develop PAMs that are just and equitable for local stakeholders. As the Philippines prepares its updated NDC 2026 submission, we call on the Philippine government and policymakers to pursue our global climate goals with the Filipino people in mind. Every policy and every measure is an opportunity to affirm that the Filipino people, from the local to the global stage, remain at the heart of the country’s climate action.mb · philippines
WORLDJun 30The Philippines’ ube paradoxIf Japan has matcha, the Philippines has ube, and the local and global markets can’t seem to get enough of the rich tuber crop prized for its naturally sweet taste and vibrant purple color that has appeared in a wide range of products from baked goods to beverages. The skyrocketing demand for purple yam—fueled by [...]... Keep on reading: The Philippines’ ube paradoxinquirer · philippines
BUSINESSJun 30Philippines courts Greater Bay Area investors as gateway to Southeast AsiaThe Philippines is uniquely positioned to serve as a gateway for Greater Bay Area businesses into Southeast Asia, the country’s trade secretary said on Tuesday, as she outlined Manila’s push to promote a pro-investment environment. Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026, Cristina Aldeguer-Roque urged investors to view the Philippines as a springboard into the region and to tap into the country’s young, digitally fluent workforce. “We are a maritime, demographic and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30Quad FM to meet in Philippines on sidelines of ASEAN meetingThe Foreign Ministers of the Quad are scheduled to meet in the Philippines on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting. This indicates ongoing diplomatic engagement among these nations.russiaherald.com · Russia
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