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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks to media at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

China Sanctions the Philippine Minister Leading Its South China Sea Pushback, and Names Him Personally

China has sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family, banning them over what Beijing called erroneous South China Sea remarks. It is a pointed, personal rebuke of Manila's most outspoken

June 13, 2026

by News Room

Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, photographed from the International Space Station

A Six-Meter Raft at Scarborough Shoal Pulls Manila and Beijing Back to the Brink

The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest after a manned floating structure with an antenna appeared at Scarborough Shoal, fearing the start of another island base. Beijing answered with two words it always uses, indisputable sovereignty, and later imagery showed the

June 10, 2026

by News Room

Police gather in front of a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in General Santos, Philippines

Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines on First Day of School

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more

Philippines: The Japan Coast Guard’s Emergency Assistance Unit has arrived on the scene to address the deleterious effects of the oil spill.

Minister Nihei Nihei (left) and Deputy Director-General of PCG Gavin hold a press conference after a courtesy call on May 10 in Manila, Tokyo. (Mainichi/Tomoaki Takeshita)A Japanese emergency relief team (Japan Disaster

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines: Marcos implores the Comelec to ‘resolutely’ act on electoral reforms

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to immediately act on the several electoral reforms proposed during the preparatory consultations with various stakeholders. “It is encouraging to

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines:The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially terminated the tenure of Director-General Kasai, bringing his term to a close.The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially concluded the incumbency of Director-General Kasai, thus bringing his period of office to a definitive end.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on the 8th that Ken Kasai, Director-General of the Western Pacific Regional Secretariat (Headquarters, Metro Manila City), will be dismissed. Racist remarks to some employees and…

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines: Marcos mandates the formation of a commission to tackle the scourge of aggression in Negros Oriental.

Marcos orders task force created to address violence in Negros Oriental President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered on Friday to create a joint task force to address the violence and restore normalcy in

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines:A writ of mandamus was issued for a 33-year-old male to appear before the court to answer charges of a peculiar fraudulence.

On the 9th, the Osaka and Kyoto Prefectural Police arrested Hiroyuki Takanosu (33…

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines: The Philippines is to extend financial assistance to Syria, which has been ravaged by seismic activity.

The Philippines has ordered the sending of financial and in-kind assistance to Syria after being rocked by a powerful earthquake on February 6. The Philippine government, through its Department of Foreign Affairs

March 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines:Preserved a subpar long-term bond rating

Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) announced on the 10th that the long-term issuer rating of the Philippines denominated in foreign currency and peso will remain unchanged at “A-” (A-minus). Rating outlook…

March 10, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines:There has been a diminution in the influx of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the Central Bank.

The central bank said net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows fell to $634 million in December, down 76.2% from the same month last year. Net investment in bonds by non-residents has also

March 10, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines:In January, the public debt of the government skyrocketed to an unprecedented 13.698 trillion pesos, a figure that has never been seen before.

The Ministry of Finance announced on the 7th that the government debt outstanding as of the end of January increased by 2.1% (279.6 billion pesos) from the end of December last month

March 10, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Philippines: It was a gratifying recollection of communing with the most renowned Japanese in the Philippines.

Fumiya (right), who is said to be “the most famous Japanese in the Philippines,” attends a class with Yuto Kawashima (left) of NIHONGO Partners (NP) at Makati Science High School on the

March 10, 2023

Government and Politics·News

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China Sanctions the Philippine Minister Leading Its South China Sea Pushback, and Names Him Personally

A Six-Meter Raft at Scarborough Shoal Pulls Manila and Beijing Back to the Brink

Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines on First Day of School

Philippines: The Japan Coast Guard’s Emergency Assistance Unit has arrived on the scene to address the deleterious effects of the oil spill.

Philippines: Marcos implores the Comelec to ‘resolutely’ act on electoral reforms

Philippines:The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially terminated the tenure of Director-General Kasai, bringing his term to a close.The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially concluded the incumbency of Director-General Kasai, thus bringing his period of office to a definitive end.

Philippines: Marcos mandates the formation of a commission to tackle the scourge of aggression in Negros Oriental.

Philippines:A writ of mandamus was issued for a 33-year-old male to appear before the court to answer charges of a peculiar fraudulence.

Philippines: The Philippines is to extend financial assistance to Syria, which has been ravaged by seismic activity.

Philippines:Preserved a subpar long-term bond rating

Philippines:There has been a diminution in the influx of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the Central Bank.

Philippines:In January, the public debt of the government skyrocketed to an unprecedented 13.698 trillion pesos, a figure that has never been seen before.

Philippines: It was a gratifying recollection of communing with the most renowned Japanese in the Philippines.

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