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Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital this winter

Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions.

China's biggest island-building project in years: How Antelope Reef grew to 1,490 acres in months

China's biggest island-building project in years: How Antelope Reef grew to 1,490 acres in months

Since October 2025, China has been transforming Antelope Reef, once one of its smallest outposts in the South China Sea's Paracel Islands, into what satellite data now suggests may become its largest artificial island anywhere in the region. By March 2026, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Washington-based Centre…

The Times of India

Crisis24 Opens Global Maritime Operations Center in Manila to Power Intelligence, Consulting and Crisis Response Services

ANNAPOLIS, Md. and MANILA, Philippines, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crisis24, a global, AI-enhanced leader in integrated risk management, intelligence-led security and medical operations, personal protection, medical concierge and crisis consulting, today announced the launch of its new Maritime Operations Center (MOC) in Manila, Philippines. The new MOC further strengthens…

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Philippines says floating platform removed from Scarborough Shoal

MANILA — The Philippine task force on South China Sea issues confirmed on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the Scarborough Shoal has been removed.

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Philippines protests China's sanctions on defence chief

The Philippines' defence ‌boss will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he says, after Beijing sanctioned him for "erroneous remarks".

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for his remarks about China's actions. Ties between the Philippines and China have worsened due to disputes in the South China Sea. Teodoro stated he will uphold the nation against Chinese aggression. Manila…

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Great Place To Work® Announces Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines IT-BPM Industry 2026, representing the voices of 679,116 employees across 30 organizations.

MANILA, Philippines, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ, the global authority on workplace culture, today announced the Best Workplaces in the Philippines Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Industry for 2026. This year, for the first time, the list introduces size-based categories, giving…

India advocates for rules-based order, diplomacy at ASEAN Regional Forum to tackle geopolitical challenges

India advocates for rules-based order, diplomacy at ASEAN Regional Forum to tackle geopolitical challenges

India highlighted the importance of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and backed dialogue to tackle geopolitical challenges at a senior officials' meeting in Manila. The discussions focused on regional security and maintaining a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. The ARF comprises 27 members, including India and the US.

The Economic Times

Philippines minister to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

Philippines minister to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon

MANILA — Philippine foreign minister Ma Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday that ‌she intends to meet ethnic groups from Myanmar in the coming days to learn about the situation and seek solutions.

The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines has protested China’s deployment of what Manila describes as a floating “structure” with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing’s effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base

The Independent UK

China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"

China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"

China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed these claims as unfounded. While Chinese vessels are present, Manila states no active military drills are taking place. This development follows joint maritime exercises by Philippine and US forces in the same waters.

The Economic Times

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

BEIJING - China's military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defence minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions.

A mass killing in the Philippines sparks rare scrutiny over counterinsurgency violence – but no wider reckoning

A mass killing in the Philippines sparks rare scrutiny over counterinsurgency violence – but no wider reckoning

For nearly 60 years, the Philippine government’s war against the insurgent New People’s Army, or NPA, has rumbled on with little accountability in Manila and scarce scrutiny abroad.

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Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

MANILA — Vietnam ’s ⁠top ⁠leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos ‌Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's regional alliances and security partnerships.

The Philippines Sets a New Standard in Muslim-Friendly Tourism

MANILA, Philippines, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines continues to strengthen its position as a rising Muslim-friendly destination in Asia, welcoming travelers from the Middle East and the wider Muslim world through a growing ecosystem of halal- and Muslim-friendly tourism experiences. This momentum is further complemented by the country's…

Dozens feared trapped in Philippines building collapse

MANILA - Around ⁠30 ⁠to 40 people are feared trapped after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital, a city official said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Shocking reality of 100 families living beneath Manila highways in the Philippines

In parts of northern Manila, the sound of traffic never fully stops. Beneath elevated expressways where thousands of vehicles pass each day, there are narrow settlements built into the shadows of concrete pillars and drainage channels. Families cook meals there, children sleep there, laundry hangs beside cracked support beams, and…

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Philippine court rejects senator’s bid to block arrest

MANILA - The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order ‌to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.

The Times of India

Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila

Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country's five-step warning system, ANI reported.

Creative Fatigue Is Now a Balance Sheet Problem: Inside the 72-Hour Ad Economy

In the summer of 2019, a DTC skincare brand based in Los Angeles could run a single 15-second TikTok ad for roughly a month before its click-through rate collapsed. The creative team would produce four to six variations per quarter, ship them to a freelance editor in Manila, pay between…

Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

The Guardian - AU

Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger

International Business Times

Multi-State Recall Issued for Raw Oysters and Manila Clams Amid Stomach Flu Concerns

The FDA recalls raw oysters and Manila clams distributed in multiple states over possible norovirus contamination linked to stomach flu illness.

International Business Times UK

YouTuber Vitaly Claims Three Filipino Lawyers Scammed Him Out of Over $400K in Legal Fees — Where Is He Now?

Discover how Vitaly Zdorovetskiy's 2025 Manila arrest led to a $400,000 legal battle, allegations of corruption, and a dramatic return to the digital spotlight.

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