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US, Philippines hold major joint military drills

The United States and the Philippines have launched a large-scale military exercise aimed at strengthening regional defence cooperation and demonstrating Washington’s continued commitment to its Indo-Pacific allies, according to a senior U.S. military official.

14 Apr 2026-12:59
Philippines accuses Chinese fishers of cyanide use at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.

14 Apr 2026-09:00
BYD sets Guinness Records, previews new EVs at MIAS 2026

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, officially opened its biggest exhibit to date at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026.

11 Apr 2026-22:39
5.4-magnitude jolts Cebu, Philippines

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Cebu on Monday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

06 Apr 2026-16:59
Ceiling collapse injures several people at Manila airport - VIDEO

03 Apr 2026-09:41
Philippines declares energy emergency amid global crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of national energy emergency, citing growing risks from the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices.

24 Mar 2026-17:00
Filipino seafarer missing after vessel attack near Strait of Hormuz

The Philippines confirmed on Tuesday that a Filipino seafarer remains missing after a tugboat assisting a distressed vessel was attacked in waters near the Strait of Hormuz.

10 Mar 2026-15:58
Multiple earthquakes reported across Asia, North America, and Europe

A series of minor earthquakes were recorded worldwide over the past few hours, with tremors reported in Asia, North America, and Europe, according to seismic monitoring data.

07 Mar 2026-11:50
Philippines, US, Japanese hold joint air drills over Bashi Channel

The militaries of the Philippines, the United States and Japan conducted joint air exercises this week over the Bashi Channel, the strategic waterway separating the Philippines from Taiwan, officials said Friday.

27 Feb 2026-12:14
ICC opens pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will begin a four-day “confirmation of charges” hearing on Monday to determine whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity connected to his anti-drug campaign.

23 Feb 2026-13:11

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