What we know: The number of foreigners killed, missing, abducted in Israel Citizens and dual nationals from more than 20 countries were killed or remain missing following violence in Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023
Triumph Announces Pricing For Speed And Scrambler 400X In The Philippines Triumph has announced pricing for the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X in the Philippine market, undercutting the pricing of its competitors. RideApart · Oct 9, 2023
Tara Shah, Ayush Shetty move into quarters at Badminton World Junior Championships In the girls’ singles category, Tara delivered a dominant performance and cruised to a 21-8, 21-7 win over Lucie Krulová of the Czech Republic in just 25 minutes, while Ayush defeated Jamal Rahmat Pandi of the Philippines 21-16, 21-12 in the boys’ singles. The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023
The Philippines' capital is running out of water. Is building a dam the solution? Officials say the Kaliwa Dam will help alleviate an impending water shortage in the capital that's being exacerbated by climate change. But the project is plagued with controversies and questions. WEKU · Oct 6, 2023
Philippines protests after a Chinese coast guard ship nearly collides with a Philippine vessel A Chinese coast guard ship came within a meter (3 feet) of colliding with a Philippine patrol ship it was trying to block in the South China Sea, in an alarming incident that intensified fears that territorial disputes in the waters could spark a larger crisis The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Philippines’ drag artist Pura Luka Vega arrested for ‘offending religion’ Performer faces as many as 12 years in prison after their punk rock rendition of the Lord’s Prayer went viral. Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023
Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
The Philippines aims at a younger generation of Filipino American travelers The Philippines has a long history of trying to attract Filipino American citizens and their families to come and add to the economy The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Philippine fishers killed after collision with suspected oil tanker in South China Sea President Ferdinand Marcos said the incident in waters off Scarborough Shoal was under investigation, but urged people to refrain from ‘speculation’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Philippines Marcos Jr says boat deaths in South China Sea being probed Philippine Coast Guard said three Filipino fishermen died when their boat was hit and sank in disputed sea. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023
Honda Philippines Unveils Click 125 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Honda is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the Philippines with the launch of the Honda Click 125 Anniversary Limited Edition. RideApart · Oct 2, 2023
Troubled waters: On the China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea Both China and the Philippines should be mindful of the risks that their actions pose to the world and be ready to ensure stability in their volatile relationship The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023
Marcos says the Philippines will defend its waters against Chinese aggression The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. WEKU · Sep 29, 2023
Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 ‘Risk of miscalculation’ rises in South China Sea as Beijing ramps up aggressive tactics Tensions over the resource-rich region are intensifying as China attempts to cut access for nations with competing claims, such as the Philippines
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Philippines says it will remove any barrier China installs in the disputed South China Sea A Philippine admiral says Filipino forces will dismantle any floating barrier that China’s coast guard may install in the disputed South China Sea
Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023 What set off the latest South China Sea row between China and Philippines? Beijing warns Manila not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine coastguard removes buoys installed by China.
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023 Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.
WEKU · Sep 25, 2023 Manila vows to remove barrier placed by China's coast guard at a disputed site Philippine officials vowed Monday to remove a floating barrier placed by China's coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Philippines vows to remove floating barrier placed by China's coast guard at a disputed lagoon Philippine officials have vowed to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023 ‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2023 Philippines condemns ‘floating barrier’ in South China Sea Images posted on social media show buoys blocking Philippine fishing boats from entering the area within Manila’s EEZ.
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023 Philippines mulls court action against Beijing in South China Sea dispute Country could file second case with International Court of Arbitration over China’s alleged destruction of coral reefs.
Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023 Philippines doomsday ‘cult’ accused of child sex abuse The quasi-religious group has at least 3,500 members who are holed up in a mountain community in Mindanao.
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023 How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.