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DISASTERBREAKING3h agoPhilippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano eruptsThe Philippines’ Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT23h agoChina accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meetingChina has accused the Philippines of setting up “numerous obstacles” to attending a meeting with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and of violating “basic diplomatic protocols”. The row, which follows years of tension over the two countries’ competing claims to the South China Sea, saw Beijing sending its defence attache to the meeting in Lapu-Lapu in the Philippines – the lowest-ranking Chinese representative at the event since it was first held in 2010. “The...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoHegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to PhilippinesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during his trip to the Philippines. Hegseth said the Trump administration’s “strong, quiet and clear” approach to the…The Hill
MILITARY1d agoHegseth pledges stronger military framework with Philippines, but lacks detailsUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced additional military cooperation funding for the Philippines and agreed with Manila on efforts for enhanced interoperability between their forces on Wednesday, as Washington sought to strengthen its defence posture along the first island chain. The Pentagon disclosed neither the size of the funding increase nor a timetable for the coordination initiative following Hegseth’s meeting with Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr in Cebu on the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoPhilippines holds oil storage talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia, USThe Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, in a bid to hedge against fuel price spikes driven by the Iran war. The Southeast Asian nation, which imports nearly all ‌its energy needs, also planned to increase diesel and gas-fired power output to make up for an estimated 60 per cent decline in hydropower and 20 per cent fall in solar output in the first half of 2027 due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, Energy...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoUS proposes "ambitious" defense alliance with Southeast Asia in the PhilippinesThe US Defense Secretary proposes a cooperation framework with Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's pragmatism and pride. It seeks to strengthen alliances for a free Asia-Pacific region, while China expands its influence. It calls for naval cooperation and joint defense.Clarín
BUSINESS2d agoInnodata stock falls as report flags layoffs in India, PhilippinesInnodata's stock has declined following a report indicating layoffs in its operations in India and the Philippines. This reflects a negative impact on the company's market performance due to workforce reductions.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoPhilippines’ bounty on ‘Bato’ dela Rosa exposes Marcos’ dilemma in Duterte feudA 50-million-peso (US$780,000) bounty for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Philippine senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has raised questions over the Marcos administration’s ability to enforce the law against high-profile political figures, with analysts warning the move risks making Manila appear weak and reactive. Dela Rosa, who served as national police chief under former president Rodrigo Duterte, faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged crimes...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoChina urges against 'hijacking' ASEAN defense chiefs' meeting as Hegseth heads to PhilippinesDefense chiefs of 11-member bloc to meet this week in the Philippines, including talks with partner nationsaa_tr · turkey
MILITARY4d agoPentagon chief Hegseth to visit Philippines to meet US allies at Asean eventsUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security ties in the Indo-Pacific ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in southern China. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans over his handling of the war against Iran, as well as concerns that the conflict could divert...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoPhilippines plan ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas MarkleSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKING5d agoMilitary tragedy in the Philippines: two planes crashed during training and four pilots diedClarín
MILITARY6d agoMid - air collision of Philippines military planes kills 4 pilotsfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
MILITARY6d agoFour Pilots Killed In Mid-Air Collision Of Philippines Military PlanesChannels TV
WORLD6d agoMeghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child sexual abuse imagesAuthorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, the ⁠wife of Britain’s Prince ⁠Harry, the Philippine justice undersecretary said ⁠on Friday, after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images. “Our Anti-Trafficking and Anti-OSAEC (online sexual abuse and exploitation of children) task force in Cebu is currently investigating the matter,” Nicholas Ty, Philippine justice undersecretary, said. Thomas Markle could not be immediately reached for comment but he...South China Morning Post