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29 November, 2024
Defence
‘Extremely irresponsible’: Philippine army’s Typhon purchase plan angers China
The Typhon missile system has raised tensions between Manila and Beijing after its deployment in US-Philippine military drills.
24 Dec 2024 - 12:38PM
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Luxury yachts
The all-Filipino crew set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
24 Dec 2024 - 3:46PM
North Korea
Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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China-Philippines relations
Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’
Experts say the decline is a result of stricter visa rules and country’s current atmosphere of paranoia that discourages Chinese visitors.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:15PM
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Ferdinand Marcos, Jnr
‘Erasing history’?: Marcos Jnr accused of political bias over new banknotes
A critic of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accuses him of attempting to reshape the country’s history by removing the Aquinos from the 500-peso notes.
23 Dec 2024 - 3:11PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Outrage over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing
Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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China-Philippines relations
Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems
The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say.
22 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM
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South China Sea
To keep calm in the South China Sea, Beijing reaches for the bilateral playbook
China’s often-used bilateral consultation mechanism doesn’t always work, but it does help defuse conflicts, experts say.
22 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM
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Beauty
Manila pageant school that’s like boot camp for world’s beauty queens
One of the world’s leading pageant schools, in the Philippines, puts willing contestants from around the world through a total body workout.
21 Dec 2024 - 1:15PM
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China-Asean relations
Defence minister on first overseas trip since Beijing denied he was investigated
Dong Jun meets the head of the Vietnamese Communist Party in Hanoi on visit to mark military anniversary.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:18PM
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Hong Kong
Dragon Boy Lee makes dream debut at World Darts Championship, eyes more glory
Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landsman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.
20 Dec 2024 - 1:41PM
Death row survivor jailed after return to Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso received a last-minute reprieve from execution in 2015 after being sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia
19 Dec 2024 - 3:10PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong outshines Singapore as demand for flexible office space grows: report
Bengaluru and Makati are the hottest spots as demand surged by 107 and 47 per cent, respectively, according to a study.
19 Dec 2024 - 9:22AM
South China Sea
Philippines and India hold first maritime talks – are rows with China at play?
During their talks in Manila, Philippine and Indian officials commit to a rules-based international order and discuss maritime cooperation.
18 Dec 2024 - 5:09PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s marginalised Sabah sea nomads left homeless after security crackdown
The indigenous Bajau Laut have been living in wooden homes built over water in what have been gazetted as a marine park.
18 Dec 2024 - 2:53PM
Indonesia
Death row Filipino arrives home from Indonesia – then goes straight to jail
Mary Jane Veloso just wants to spend Christmas with her family. She has been imprisoned since 2010 on drug trafficking charges.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:13PM
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South China Sea
China permits Philippine ship to deliver supplies to Second Thomas Shoal outpost
The move appears to be rare act of de-escalation as Beijing and Manila continue to clash over territorial disputes in South China Sea.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:09PM
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South China Sea
‘China will take what it wants unless we push’: Manila-Tokyo deal to spark tensions?
The deal strengthens defence ties between the nations, but analysts warn it could entangle the Philippines in Japan’s regional security role.
17 Dec 2024 - 8:37PM
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Human trafficking
Hopes high Mary Jane Veloso will get clemency upon her return to Philippines
Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010, is set to fly to Manila on Wednesday as her supporters fight to see her freed.
17 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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South China Sea
South China Sea: why Philippines’ new legal case against Beijing may fall flat
Instead of filing a new arbitration case against China, analysts suggest the Philippines use alternative strategies, including a judicial review of the 2016 ruling.
16 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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China-Philippines relations
Will China capsize the Philippines’ ‘most powerful coastguard’ ambitions?
Manila plans to add dozens of ships over the next few years. But experts doubt that will unnerve the world’s largest coastguard fleet.
15 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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Asia elections
Will AI enhance or undermine Asia’s elections?
Deepfakes and disinformation aside, artificial intelligence also holds the potential to strengthen electoral integrity, a new report says.
15 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Old Hong Kong
When a Dior-clad socialite killed her lover, horrifying Hong Kong
Maria Coady was photographed with Chris Patten and rubbed shoulders with the Brunei royal family – before being jailed by a Hong Kong court.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM
Crime
‘Stranger than fiction’: how Alice Guo’s case grips Filipinos
The case of former mayor Alice Guo has exposed weaknesses of local agencies in dealing with security gaps linked to Chinese crime syndicates.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:23PM
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Philippines Country Report
Volcano coats Philippine town in ash
12 Dec 2024 - 3:55PM
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US-China relations
US conducts first ballistic missile intercept in Guam amid contest with China
Spokesman says ‘it confirmed our ability to detect, track and engage a target missile in flight, increasing our readiness to defend’.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:08PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
Sara Duterte skips questioning over alleged threat to kill Philippine president
The Philippine vice-president insisted her remarks were taken out of context and said she did not trust authorities.
11 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
Ferdinand Marcos, Jnr
In Philippines, could an influential church shape the fate of VP Sara Duterte?
The Iglesia ni Cristo, known for its disciplined bloc voting, plans to protest against moves to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
11 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
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