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Philippines urges China to keep tone ‘calm’ as rhetoric heats up

National flags are placed outside a room where Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng address reporters after their meeting in Beijing, China, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo
National flags are placed outside a room where Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng address reporters after their meeting in Beijing, China, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

‘Overloading’ may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

52 deaths have been reported in the sinking of a ferry on Jan 25.
52 deaths have been reported in the sinking of a ferry on Jan 25.

South China Sea spat: Beijing bans Philippine town officials after envoy declared persona non grata

mathitu - A Chinese Coast Guard ship sails close to the western shores of Thitu Island that Filipino residents can see it from their windows.
mathitu - A Chinese Coast Guard ship sails close to the western shores of Thitu Island that Filipino residents can see it from their windows.

Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Philippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes

Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS
Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS

Third impeachment case filed against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte

A guilty verdict would see Ms Sara Duterte barred from politics and sidelined from a potential 2028 presidential run.
A guilty verdict would see Ms Sara Duterte barred from politics and sidelined from a potential 2028 presidential run.

Waymo admits its robotaxis call ‘response agents’ in Philippines for help

The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.
The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.

Filipino-American who shot ex-partner in front of children found guilty of murder

Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.
Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar, even as questions persist

Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro sits beside ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Director and CEO Choi Shing Kwok during her lecture held on February 6, 2026 on Manila's chairmanship of ASEAN.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro sits beside ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Director and CEO Choi Shing Kwok during her lecture held on February 6, 2026 on Manila's chairmanship of ASEAN.

Philippine House panel finds bid to impeach President Marcos lacks substance

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.