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BUSINESS12h agoEU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade dealManila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS17h ago'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first electionsA predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence. Reporting from the region, France 24’s look Jan Camenzind Broomby, takes a look at the vote’s significance, as well as the tensions surrounding election day.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKING18h agoVideo: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shootingAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS23h agoUS-led Luzon corridor in Philippines faces growing scrutiny over real local benefitsWhile Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was pitching the Luzon Economic Corridor to a 600-strong delegation of foreign investors and officials last week, protesters outside were clashing with police, accusing the US-backed initiative of exploiting the country’s resources. The backlash mirrored opposition against the Pax Silica AI supply chain drive – a separate proposal but again, American-led. It underscored mounting tension over the ambitious corridor, since expanded from a transport...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoPhilippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliamentAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH1d agoMan up, break down: unpacking the Philippines’ male suicide crisisRichardson Mojica is no stranger to thoughts of ending it all. The 40-year-old university professor and mental health advocate was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and depression in his early 20s. He finds fulfilment in his job, yet suicidal ideation has always lingered. “We call it passively suicidal – you don’t want to live, but you don’t want to stop everything,” he said, revealing that he had survived a self-inflicted attempt on his life months ago. Survival is a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoPhilippines holding historic election in Muslim autonomous regionVoters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast their ballots on Monday in the region’s first parliamentary elections, seen as a crucial step in the quest for self-determination and lasting peace after decades of insurgency and violence. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages across eight special geographic area clusters. It has nearly 2.4 million voters, with election officials aiming for an 80 per cent...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT1d agoPhilippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflictPhilippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflictAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoFirst bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35surinametimes.com · Suriname
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoMore than 50 missing , at least 35 dead after Philippines ferry firernz.co.nz
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoPhilippines begins identifying victims from ferry fire as dozens still missinginternazionale.it · Italy
DISASTERBREAKING2d agophilippines ferry fire victims first bodies arrivestraitstimes.com · Singapore
DISASTER2d agoFirst bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll rises to 35Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoBodies found as Philippines ferry fire death toll risesdailyliberal.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingBBC World
BUSINESS3d agoPhilippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?A two-hour commute for a 14km (8.7-mile) journey. For Julius Dalay and millions of other Filipinos, this is just how public transport works in Manila: a mishmash of jeepneys, trains and buses that commuters are left to figure out for themselves. Dalay, an environmental planner, is resigned to the chaos. Reaching his destination usually involves hailing a jeepney, then cramming into a packed train and enduring a slow bus crawl along the capital’s main thoroughfares. “You either wait the jeepney...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoWhy Marcos’ Brics trip is ‘low-risk opportunity’ for Philippines to make new friendsPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is set to be the first Philippine leader to join the Brics Summit in New Delhi this weekend – presenting him with the perfect “low-risk opportunity” to engage the grouping as Manila continues to diversify its ties, analysts say. “The president seeks to ensure that our modern partnerships remain open, resilient and capable of delivering prosperity to our people,” Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Analyn Ratonel said in a press briefing on...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoFamily members wait after deadly Philippines ferry fireAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoPhilippines tells China : Leave Panganiban , Zamora reefs in West PH SeaThe Philippines has formally requested China to withdraw from Panganiban and Zamora reefs located in the West Philippine Sea. This action highlights ongoing territorial disputes and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.rappler.com · Philippines
DISASTERBREAKING3d agoPhilippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missingDW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoPhilippines Foreign Secretary Theresa P Lazaro arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS SummitPhilippines Foreign Secretary Theresa P Lazaro has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Her arrival signifies preparations for international diplomatic engagement at the high-profile event.middleeaststar.com · Syria
CONFLICT3d agoChina-Philippines tensions simmer after Beijing rebukes Manila over Seoul clashChina and the Philippines have been locked in years of tension over their competing claims in the South China Sea, with friction intensifying in recent months.CNBC
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoA Fire On A Passenger Ferry In The Philippines Leaves At Least 5 Dead And Dozens Missingtheyeshivaworld.com · United States
DISASTER4d agoDrone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the PhilippinesDrone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.Al Jazeera [en]