The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Thailand to export surplus jet fuel

The National Security Council (NSC) has approved the export of jet fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines after determining that Thailand currently has excess reserves.

Bangkok Post · May 20

If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problem

India's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focusing on job creation and improving employment quality. Labour law reforms and removing trade bottlenecks are crucial. Investing in health and education will also drive participation. These steps can foster economic growth and…

The Economic Times · May 19

Marcos says Philippines, because of proximity to Taiwan, likely involved in any conflict

SHENZHEN — The Philippines is likely to be involved in any conflict over Taiwan because of its proximity and the nearly 200,000 Filipinos working there, President Ferdinand Marcos Junior told Japanese media on Monday, ahead of a state visit to Japan next week.

Bangkok Post · May 19

Gunshots fired in Philippines senate in standoff with senator wanted by ICC

Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, has holed up in building to evade arrest

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Healthcare Outsourcing Philippines: Why Agentic AI Demands Human Expertise, Not Replacement

Inside the $423+ Billion Global Healthcare Outsourcing Market: How Philippine Clinical Talent Is Solving the Crisis That Autonomous AI Cannot

Medical Daily · May 13

Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings

A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country’s police force

The Independent UK · May 12

Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custody

The Guardian - UK · May 12

My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,…

The Times of India · May 10

Who Is Jonas Gaffud? Miss Universe Philippines CEO Under Fire for Throwing Cellphone at Assistant as Organisation Says 'No One Was Hit'

Miss Universe Philippines CEO Jonas Gaffud faces criticism after a viral video shows him swinging a phone during a live event. The organisation denies any harm, attributing the incident to technical issues.

International Business Times UK · May 8

Heat waves spell more trouble for oil-hit Asia

Asia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top of existing oil price shocks. Countries like the Philippines and Pakistan are already seeing high inflation. El Niño is expected to intensify these pressures…

The Economic Times · May 8