Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

India's BrahMos finds a fan in Philippines, gives 'credible deterrence' in South China Sea

Philippines Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio on Tuesday said India's BrahMos missile system has strengthened its deterrence against China in the South China Sea, with Manila calling India a leading future defence supplier. The landmark $375 million missile deal has deepened India-Philippines defence ties as New Delhi expands its…

The Economic Times

Myanmar issue to dominate Asean meeting in Manila

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in the Philippines on Tuesday, with the issue of normalizing relations with its conflict-stricken member Myanmar expected to dominate the discussions.

Bangkok Post

Asean's top diplomats meeting in shadow of US-Iran conflict

MANILA - The conflict between the US and Iran casts a long shadow over a diplomatic gathering here beginning on Tuesday, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end Myanmar's civil war.

Bangkok Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time

Exercise took place about 180km from Okinotori, Japan’s southernmost island, and comes as Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

Southeast Asian ministers meet amid global and regional instability this week. Tensions between the United States and Iran are casting a shadow over discussions. Maritime disputes in the South China Sea also demand attention from diplomats. ASEAN's peace initiative for Myanmar continues to struggle for traction. U.S. officials reaffirm commitments…

The Economic Times

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines are locked in a war of words following a maritime encounter that escalated into physical confrontation. Manila reported that a navy personnel was struck with a wooden baton, while Beijing countered, alleging that Philippine vessels instigated the incident by attacking Chinese officers first.

The Economic Times

Philippines condemns Chinese coast guard for injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal

The Philippine military says Chinese coast guard personnel aboard a motorboat repeatedly struck a Filipino sailor on the head with a wooden baton in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, injuring him and damaging his smaller vessel

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

AAP

Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake

Escaped flowerhorn cichlids are causing concern for native species and about parasites capable of infecting humans

The Guardian - UK

Philippines condemns China for ‘racist’ AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

Video was posted on Facebook amid escalating tensions between two countries over use of reef area for fishing

The Independent UK

Video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys on China media draws Manila's protest

The Philippine government has strongly protested a Chinese state-owned media video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The Independent UK

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

MANILA — The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over the "offensive, distressing and unacceptable" imagery.

Bangkok Post

Philippines Condemns 'Dehumanising and Racist' China Daily AI Video Portraying Country As Monkey

A China Daily AI-generated propaganda video has drawn outrage after portraying Filipinos as monkeys, prompting a strong response from the Philippine government amid the South China Sea dispute.

International Business Times UK

US Ambassador Boasts of 'Endless Jobs' From Pax Silica AI Hub Amid Social Media 'Modern Colonialism' Backlash

The US-Philippines Pax Silica project in New Clark City faces criticism over claims of 'modern colonialism', land rights, and sovereignty, despite promises of job creation and economic growth.

International Business Times UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Suspects arrested in the Philippines over killing of US marine biologist

Philippine police say they have arrested the alleged gunman and two other suspects in connection with the killing of a distinguished American marine biologist in his house in the central Philippines

The Conversation

A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely

Two weeks ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded three distinct, short-lived explosions in less than five minutes at Taal Volcano. The eruption sent a column of ash and steam up to 1.2km into the air.

International Business Times UK

'It's A Continuous Process': Alexandra Eala's Candid Take On Chasing Greatness

Alex Eala's historic Wimbledon performance, including a win over the defending champion, has inspired Filipino tennis fans and reshaped national expectations for the sport's future.

International Business Times UK

US Scientist Kent Carpenter Shot Dead in the Philippines, Partner Sexually Assaulted During Attack

US marine biologist Kent Carpenter has been shot dead in his Negros Oriental home, with police probing his partner's claim she was tied up and sexually assaulted by masked intruders

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Old Dominion University professor shot dead in the Philippines weeks before he was set to retire

His research shaped conservation efforts around the world, university officials said

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy meets Myanmar rebel groups in Thailand

Asean’s special envoy on Myanmar has held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and ‌a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle the country’s civil war, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue, the Philippines said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

China cries foul after 14 nations, including Japan, reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has "never changed" despite the 2016 tribunal ruling. The diplomatic row erupted after Japan, along with the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and nine other countries,…

The Times of India

2016 ruling on South China Sea remains pivotal as 14 nations voice support, China's rejection persists

Fourteen nations marked the ninth anniversary of a ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims. Beijing dismissed the legally binding 2016 arbitration decision as null and void. The joint statement opposed destabilizing actions and harassment at sea. China's foreign ministry criticized the tribunal's findings and its own rights. Tensions rise…

The Times of India

'No legal basis': US, EU and 13 nations reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Fourteen countries, led by the United States, on Sunday reaffirmed that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis under international law, marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitration ruling that Beijing continues to reject.

Bangkok Post

South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

TOKYO - ⁠China's ⁠expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, ‌Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th ⁠anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.

The Economic Times

US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

Several nations reaffirmed China's expansive South China Sea claims are illegal. A 2016 arbitration ruling declared China's claims lack legal basis. These countries oppose destabilizing actions threatening regional peace and stability. They also oppose the use of forces to harass lawful operations at sea. Territorial disputes should be resolved peacefully…

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

34 stories

Old Dominion University

26 stories

the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.