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Donald Trump
Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.
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China-Japan relations
Taiwan tensions may heighten, Japan defence report says
2 hours ago
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Hong Kong society
Hongkongers feel mild tremors as magnitude 5.6 quake strikes Philippines
15 Jul 2025 - 12:54PM
Scams and swindles
How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines
Observers warn the Pogo industry’s replication in Pakistan is part of ‘a natural progression’ for illegal networks.
6 hours ago
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US-China trade war
How Trump’s latest tariffs on allies, rivals could fund his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Washington’s new duties on 25 countries could make up for tax shortfall and back domestic spending plans, analysts say.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:06PM
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Australia
Australia’s largest-ever military drill under way, Chinese spy ships expected
Chinese military have observed these biennial exercises since 2017, but this year’s drills coincide with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China.
14 Jul 2025 - 11:59AM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw
The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.
14 Jul 2025 - 11:10AM
China-Australia relations
China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both
While seeking stable ties with its largest trading partner, Australia must also ‘maintain credibility as a regional stabiliser’, analysts say.
14 Jul 2025 - 9:48AM
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China-Philippines relations
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Philippines risks being drawn into US’ deepening rivalry with China
Marcos’ goal of a balanced foreign policy is at odds with efforts to further intertwine the US and the Philippines in the security sphere.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:38AM
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Asean
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Britain’s Asia-Pacific ties all the more vital in an uncertain world
On trade, technology, digital rules and security, the UK is shoring up its friendships in the region in an increasingly volatile world.
13 Jul 2025 - 7:39PM
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South China Sea
Filipino film that China wanted to cancel wins at New Zealand festival
‘You can cancel a screening, but you cannot cancel a story whose time has come,’ ‘Food Delivery’ director Baby Ruth Villarama says.
13 Jul 2025 - 3:00PM
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Crime
Sack of bones, Duterte drug war add to growing Philippine cock fighters mystery
Three sacks pulled from Taal Lake as justice secretary notes ‘intersection’ in drug war operations and cock fighters’ deaths.
12 Jul 2025 - 3:00PM
South China Sea
Wang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary
Chinese foreign minister says ruling was ‘manipulated by external powers’, while embassy in Manila dismisses it as ‘political circus’.
12 Jul 2025 - 4:43PM
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Asean
Fulfil ‘wish list’ for peace before holding election, Asean urges Myanmar junta
Asean foreign ministers continue to urge implementation of the Five-Point Consensus despite the junta’s refusal to cooperate.
11 Jul 2025 - 10:32PM
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South China Sea
Trump to host Philippines’ Marcos Jnr to discuss Asia trade, security
The Philippines and the US have boosted mutual defence engagements to step up deterrence against China’s increasing aggression in Asia.
11 Jul 2025 - 10:39PM
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South China Sea
South China Sea: expect ‘more provocations’ from Manila, and Hanoi could be next
Beijing ‘must be prepared to respond’, and it might be headed for confrontation with Vietnam over land reclamation, analyst warns.
11 Jul 2025 - 4:00PM
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Crime
No more Alice Guos? Philippine lawmaker seeks new law against fake citizenship
Sherwin Gatchalian says the bill is a priority for Congress to pass, but analysts warn Manila must tackle patronage politics as well.
11 Jul 2025 - 3:49PM
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Middle East
Rescuers save 4 more survivors from Houthi-struck ship in Red Sea
The ship Eternity C was the second Greek bulk carrier sunk this week by the Iran-aligned rebels.
11 Jul 2025 - 7:23AM
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Donald Trump
Philippines urged to ‘double down’ in talks over 20% tariff with Trump
Trump says the tariff on Philippine exports to the US is necessary to address what he calls Washington’s ‘unsustainable’ trade deficit.
11 Jul 2025 - 2:48PM
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Pakistan
48 Chinese among 149 arrested in Pakistan scam centre raid
Citizens from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar were also arrested for allegedly running Ponzi schemes and collecting money illegally from the public.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:50PM
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Crime
Philippines’ search for missing cock fighters at Lake Taal begins
Acting on witnesses’ accounts, the police are moving fast to try and locate the bodies before the typhoon season starts.
10 Jul 2025 - 1:15PM
Middle East
Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued
Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels ‘kidnapped’ them.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:02PM
United States
Trump announces new tariffs on Brazil, 6 smaller economies
‘Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from reciprocal,’ letters say, adding alleged deficits are threats to US national security.
11 Jul 2025 - 1:55AM
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Crime
‘More dangerous’ than Pogos: should Philippines ban online gambling?
A surge in online gambling sites and Filipinos hooked on them has led to lawmakers seeking a ban against the ‘silent epidemic’.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:05PM
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Defence
Old but still gold? What Philippines can gain from Japan’s used warships
Factors such as maintenance costs and system upgrades will determine the true value of the Abukuma-class vessels’ transfer, analysts say.
9 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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China-EU relations
Berlin says Chinese ship targeted German plane with laser over Red Sea
Beijing’s ambassador to Germany has been summoned over the incident that reportedly took place during an EU-led mission.
9 Jul 2025 - 4:56PM
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South China Sea
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over travel ban on former senator
Manila said the ban on ex-senate majority leader Francis Tolentino was ‘inconsistent with the norms of mutual respect’ between countries.
8 Jul 2025 - 7:13PM
South China Sea
F-35 drills in Philippines signal US ramp-up in combat readiness in Asia-Pacific
Analysts say the advanced fighter jet’s deployment shows Manila’s deep integration into US deterrence planning in the region.
8 Jul 2025 - 7:01PM
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