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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Missile message to Beijing? US to increase its fire power in Philippines

The US and Philippines are bolstering their defense in the South China Sea by deploying advanced missile systems. This move, aimed at deterring China's assertive actions, follows joint condemnation of Beijing's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." The allies are also increasing joint military drills and modernizing the Philippine armed…

The Times of India

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

The Independent UK

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How a hardline ‘Trump-style’ Liberal immigration policy to ban migrants from Gaza and Somalia was developed

Another senior member of Sussan Ley’s team has expressed serious reservations about aspects of the plan

The Guardian - AU

'Depraved' man jailed for soliciting child abuse photos

A man still does not understand the gravity of his crimes after being caught soliciting child abuse material from vulnerable girls overseas, a judge has said.

AAP

Big relief for UAE OFWs: Department of Migrant Workers rolls out new digital reforms for faster services

The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers is introducing major digital changes. These reforms aim to make services faster for Overseas Filipino Workers, including those in the UAE. The goal is to cut down waiting times and simplify procedures. Digital passes and streamlined travel clearances will be key. This modernisation will…

The Times of India

US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues

The Independent UK

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How diverse voices are transforming the UN’s climate science

An environmental expert from Nigeria, a climate policy consultant from Kenya, an oceanographer from Indonesia and an Indigenous social development specialist from the Philippines will are among dozens of experts in the UK this month as the UN’s top climate body meets to rewrite the the rules for compiling the…

The Conversation

Tropical Storm Penha brings devastation to Philippines with 4 dead and 6,000 evacuated

Forecaster says storm developed outside country’s usual peak typhoon months

The Independent UK

Tropical storm leaves 4 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and a landslide

A tropical storm has set off floodings and a landslide in the southern Philippines, leaving at least four people dead, displacing more than 6,000 and trapping residents in houses in two flooded villages

The Independent UK

Watch: Night of horror for Philippines as devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Bongao islet

A devastating fire ravaged Bongao, southern Philippines, destroying over 1,000 homes and leaving thousands homeless. Fueled by strong winds and flammable materials, the blaze spread rapidly, forcing residents to flee by land and sea. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which caused an estimated 17.5 million Philippine pesos…

The Times of India

Philippines’ first male Olympic gold medalist in history given a fully furnished $550,000 condo to go with his medals

The Filipino gymnast walked away from the Olympics with medals, a fully furnished $550,000 condo, over $300,000 in cash, and free colonoscopies for life.

Fortune

I've studied nonviolent resistance in war zones for 20 years and Minnesota reminds me of Colombia, the Philippines and Syria

Americans are learning and doing what civilians in war zones worldwide have done for decades, while also writing their own story in the process.

Fortune

Inside China’s gray zone activities: How Beijing is salami slicing its way to influence

China is employing a 'salami slicing' strategy, taking incremental steps across military, economic, and technological domains to alter realities without triggering conflict. This 'gray zone' approach, evident in the South China Sea and beyond, bypasses international law and exploits rivals' hesitation. The cumulative effect creates new facts on the ground,…

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Beijing stages ‘combat readiness’ patrols at Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea

China carried out fresh naval and air patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in a move likely to heighten tensions with the Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States.

The Independent UK

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

Thailand’s top diplomat says a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace

The Independent UK

Video shows Philippines mayor narrowly escaping assassination attempt

A mayor miraculously survived an RPG attack in a dramatic shootout that left four people dead in the Philippines.

The Independent UK

ASEAN should adhere to rule of law in face of 'unilateral actions,' Philippines' top diplomat says

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro says Southeast Asian countries should steadfastly maintain restraint and adhere to international law as acts of aggression across Asia and “unilateral actions” elsewhere in the world threaten the rules-based global order

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The Independent UK

ASEAN's top diplomats under pressure to end Myanmar war and manage South China Sea disputes

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats are holding their first major meeting in the central Philippine city of Cebu under growing pressure to beat a deadline to conclude talks on a nonaggression pact with China this year and push a peace plan that has so far failed to end Myanmar’s civil war

The Independent UK

Philippines grounds company's fleet of passenger ships after at least 18 die in ferry sinking

Philippine officials have grounded the entire fleet of passenger ships belonging to a company that owned a ferry that sank in the south and left at least 18 people dead, with more than 300 others rescued

The Independent UK

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Dozens missing and at least 15 dead after ferry capsizes in southern Philippines

Another 28 people still to be located as investigation into sinking underway

The Times of India

Ferry carrying 350 passengers sinks off southern Philippines, at least 15 dead

A ferry carrying over 350 people sank off the southern Philippines, resulting in at least 15 fatalities. Over 300 individuals were rescued following a distress call from a coast guard officer on board. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the sinking, which occurred in good weather conditions.

The Independent UK

Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15 dead

An inter-island ferry with more than 350 on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies

The Times of India

Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy breaks silence on harsh Philippine jail conditions, phone access, and alleged corruption

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy spoke about his 10-month jail stay in the Philippines during an Adin Ross livestream. He claimed harsh living conditions, guard control over basic needs, and corruption inside the facility. Zdorovetskiy said he secretly had a phone and recorded footage. Philippine authorities have not issued an official…

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