Philippines

ASEAN braces itself for economic fallout from Mid-East crisis, warns of ‘prolonged instability’

A queue at a petrol station in Quezon City, Metro Manila, in the Philippines on March 9.

Filipino wild card Miguel Tabuena proud to represent the Philippines, South-east Asia on LIV stage

Miguel Tabuena is the first player from the Philippines and South-east Asia to compete on LIV Golf.

Iran energy crisis spurs work-from-home calls half a world away

An energy shock triggered by the war in Iran has rippled through transport, electricity and food expenses in South-east Asia.

Is the next Pokemon game set in South-east Asia? Millions of fans in the region are convinced

Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.

Manila’s trash-choked river holds key to fight against ocean plastics

Local officials conducting a clean-up operation near the Pasig River in Manila in February 2026.

Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter-final with China

Iran women’s footballers given asylum after Donald Trump speaks with Australian Prime Minister

The players’ decision to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before their match against South Korea was labelled as the “pinnacle of dishonour”.

Filipinos race to fill tanks ahead of petrol price jump

A gas station attendant told AFP that the number of vehicles the station handled in a day had doubled to about 1,000.

Players’ union calls for equal prize money for Women’s Asian Cup

Japan’s team celebrate after defeating India in their Women's Asian Cup match.

Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte’s Philippines as ambassador to US

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, greets parishioners before Mass for the late Pope Francis, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, U.S., April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

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