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Philippines to restore access to Grok after developer commits to safety fixes

The Philippines blocked Grok amid concerns about its ability to generate sexualised images.
The Philippines blocked Grok amid concerns about its ability to generate sexualised images.

Impeachment bid against Marcos unlikely to succeed but could still hurt him, say analysts

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.

Sporting Life

At the Australian Open, a long line of love and hope follows Alexandra Eala

Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.
Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.

Philippines makes major gas discovery in push to cut coal

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said that about 2.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas was found 5km east of the Malampaya Field.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said that about 2.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas was found 5km east of the Malampaya Field.

Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days

A large section of Philippine landfill in Barangay Binaliw collapsed on Jan 8, trapping workers beneath tonnes of garbage.
A large section of Philippine landfill in Barangay Binaliw collapsed on Jan 8, trapping workers beneath tonnes of garbage.

Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing ‘brain stunting’ in Filipino children: Health Secretary

Philippines' Department of Health will implement a programme in which some pregnant women will be given a glass of milk a day.
Philippines' Department of Health will implement a programme in which some pregnant women will be given a glass of milk a day.

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.

Foreign maids under South Korea’s pilot project overworked, underpaid: Poll

The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.
The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.

Death toll rises to 28 after landfill collapse in the Philippines

Members of the search and rescue team look for people after a landslide at the landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Jan 11, 2026.
Members of the search and rescue team look for people after a landslide at the landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Jan 11, 2026.

China protests over Philippine coast guard’s Xi images

On Jan 16, the Chinese Embassy in Manila slammed the post for “attacking and smearing Chinese leaders”.
On Jan 16, the Chinese Embassy in Manila slammed the post for “attacking and smearing Chinese leaders”.

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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.