Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say. AAP · Oct 2
A Rice Farmer's Brain Parasite Surfaces in NEJM After the Philippines' 2025 Deadline to Stop Its Spread Manila doctors traced a rice farmer's brief shaking spell to brain schistosomiasis after the Philippines' 2025 goal to stop the parasite passed. Medical Daily · Oct 2
A Parasite Known for Damaging the Liver and Gut Turned Up in a Patient's Brain, Manila Doctors Report A NEJM image report from Manila shows how schistosomiasis, a snail-borne parasite known for gut and liver damage, can also reach the brain. Medical Daily · Oct 1
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is a joyous, painful love letter to the Filipino diaspora It is fitting that DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island carries a title that evokes memory and loss. The film, released globally in September, is on the surface a coming-of-age adventure about friendship. The Conversation · Sep 30
October 2026 visa bulletin 'most disappointing': EB-2 is back for India but stuck in 2013; overall no good news After much delay, the State Department published the October 2026 visa bulletin only two days before the Financial Year 2026 ends, creating a lot of confusion among immigration experts. This is the first visa bulletin for FY 2027, and immigration attorneys said they found it most disappointing. October visa bulletin… The Times of India · Sep 30
Sunil Kumar wins second Asian Games medal with bronze; Nisha Dahiya knocked out Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals. He secured a bronze in the men's 87kg event after defeating Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston. Nisha Dahiya faced disappointment as she lost both her bouts in the women's 68kg category. After a strong start, Nisha… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Michael Palin Refuses 'Recycled' Food in Philippines, Marking First in 40-Year TV Travel Career Michael Palin declined to eat pagpag, food made from discarded fast-food leftovers, during a visit to Manila's Tondo district for his latest Philippines travel documentary. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Michael Palin in the Philippines review – who else could cause such a weird moment with the president? From ‘recycled chicken’ being sold on a stall to Bongbong fanboying over the Fish-Slapping Dance, Palin’s travel shows always explore fascinating things that others don’t. It is a reminder that his work is increasingly precious The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
He Watched From the Netherlands: Former Anaesthesiologist Accused of Abusing Filipino Children, Youngest Just Three A former Dutch anaesthesiologist is accused of watching the sexual abuse of Filipino children online and raping a girl under 12, according to prosecutors. He denies no allegations in court yet. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
TV tonight: Michael Palin encounters ‘recycled chicken’ in the Philippines The adventurous Python visits a country of contrasts. Plus: get ready to shed some tears with Pete Wicks and his dogs. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Emerging market investors shun riskiest bonds as US yields soar Emerging-market investors are pulling back from riskier bond investments amid a significant selloff in global credit markets. The recent turmoil has resulted in high yields for US Treasuries, raising concerns among money managers. With credit spreads at tight levels not seen since 2007, investors are worried about potential bond selloffs.… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Two dead after tourist bus overturns on way to Germany’s Oktoberfest Images from the crash site showed the vehicle lying on its side in a wooded area with rescue crews nearby The Independent UK · Sep 27
Purple reins: Philippine export ban casts shadow over UK’s love of ube As Britain goes mad for yam, shortage of planting material and concerns over control of crop prompts sales halt The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Asian Games 2026: Jadumani Singh exits after losing to Carlo Paalam in men's 55kg R16 bout Jadumani Singh lost to Carlo Paalam in the men's 55kg round of 16 boxing match at the Asian Games. The contest ended in a split decision after a closely fought battle, with Paalam securing a lead early on. India's athletics team achieved success, as Sawan Barwal won silver in the… The Economic Times · Sep 26
The Guardian - US · Sep 25 55,000 fans and nowhere to hide: what it’s like to play in basketball’s biggest arena The sprawling Philippine Arena hosts games in a country of fanatical basketball fans. Jamie Malonzo was lucky enough to play there in a Game 7
Newcastle Herald · Sep 25 Man jailed for watching live sex abuse as children rescued from harm Central Coast raid leads to operation, charges in Philippines.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Octopus grabs fisherman’s face in shocking viral video as he fights to break free A fisherman off the coast of Mexico had a terrifying experience when an octopus attached itself to his face. The incident was recorded by his friend, showcasing the struggle to remove the creature. After several tense moments, the fisherman finally broke free and discarded the octopus back onto the boat.…
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Reddit and Discord Agree to Philippines Requirements After Government Threatened Ban Following School Shootings The Philippines has restricted Discord on some networks after it failed to meet a government deadline, while Reddit secured an extension by agreeing to establish local representation.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Asian Games: Jay Meena wins India's maiden soft tennis medal with men's singles bronze Jay Meena made history by winning India's first bronze medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games. He reached the semi-finals after defeating Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines in the quarter-finals. Meena's journey ended with a loss to Takuya Kurosaka of Japan in the semi-finals. His victory contributed to India's…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena assures India's first-ever soft tennis medal Jay Meena made history for India by advancing to the men's singles semi-finals in soft tennis. He won against Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines in a closely contested quarter-final match. Manu Bhaker also progressed to the women's 10m air pistol final, showcasing strong performances in shooting. Additionally, several Indian rowers…
The Times of India · Sep 22 Philippine forests are being restored; scientists use regeneration to bring degraded land back Researchers in the Philippines are innovating with assisted natural regeneration as a strategy for forest recovery, which prioritizes the management of returning trees. The adoption of these practices by communities relies heavily on socioeconomic and environmental dynamics. Nonetheless, obstacles like funding shortages and the need for long-term upkeep pose serious…
Euronews · Sep 22 EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and US EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.
The Independent UK · Sep 22 European Union strikes a new free trade deal with the Philippines The European Union and the Philippines have announced a new free trade deal
Fortune · Sep 22 The U.S. is backing a $14 billion cable to keep Southeast Asia's internet out of China's reach As the U.S. and China race to build rival subsea networks, countries "may be faced with accommodating two parallel tech stacks," one analyst says.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Asian Games 2026: Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary beats Paris Olympics bronze medallist Villegas to enter pre-quarterfinals Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary delivered a dominant performance, defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aira Villegas of the Philippines 5-0 in the women's 51kg round of 32 at the Asian Games 2026. Chaudhary, a gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games and World Boxing Cup, secured a unanimous decision victory to advance…