The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Philippine farmer killings revive dark memories of martial law

Killings by alleged state forces in the rural Philippines are getting more frequent and more bloody.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023

Lea Salonga heads the first all-Filipino cast of a Broadway show in 'Here Lies Love'

The anticipation of getting to play a Filipino character for the first time is something shared by the entire company of “Here Lies Love.”

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Women’s World Cup history hangs over co-hosts New Zealand

Group A preview: New Zealand are joined by star-studded Norway, Switzerland and World Cup debutants Philippines as the co-hosts look to claim their first ever victory at the tournament

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Philippines allows Barbie film with blurred South China Sea map

Censors want a ‘cartoonish map’ depicting China’s claim over the South China Sea blurred from the film.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

How do ‘Barbie’ and Blackpink figure in a dangerous territorial dispute?

Of all the things that could inflame tensions in a region that could someday be a theatre of war between superpowers, the movie “Barbie” was not an obvious catalyst. Yet here we are.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Studio defends Barbie movie after controversial map prompts Vietnam ban

Warner Bros says map is ‘child-like’ after Vietnam accused film-makers of depicting China’s nine-dash line in South China Sea

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

US says Beijing’s moves ‘risky’ as Chinese ships ‘swarm’ sea

WASHINGTON: The US has expressed concern over China’s recent behavior towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, as the Southeast Asian nation reported Chinese vessels “swarming” south of an oil and gas-rich area in contested waters.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

‘Please come’: Taylor Swift fans in south-east Asia hope for tour date

With Singapore the only stop announced, the star’s huge followings in the Philippines and Thailand are left to rue their lack of suitable infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023

After Vietnam, the Philippines could be next to ban 'Barbie.' Here's why

Philippine film regulators are reviewing Barbie after a senator said it depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea. Warner Bros. says it's just a "doodle."

WEKU · Jul 6, 2023