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Transnational drug syndicates in the Philippines continue to thrive despite decades of crackdowns targeting street-level dealers, with analysts warning that regional suppliers, financiers and trafficking networks have largely eluded enforcement efforts. Former …

China’s coastguard has carried out an exercise featuring water cannons and drones near two disputed reefs at the centre of its simmering South China Sea contention with the Philippines to prepare for …

LABUAN, Oct 30 — Malaysia will continue strengthening its military capabilities in Sabah to safeguard national sec...

The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) on Friday warned the public against an AI-generated image circulating on social media that falsely portrays its troops expressing support for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela …

(2ND UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano recorded a moderately explosive eruption on Friday, Oct. 30, sending a grayish ash plume 3,000 meters above the volcano, the state volcanology agency said. The …

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 to Level 3 following a moderately explosive eruption that sent an …

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday reported a moderately explosive eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay, prompting the raising of Alert Level 3. Here's the latest news and …

CEBU, Philippines — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China’s military build-up was creating a “condition of pressure” in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.Beijing deploys …

Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, the alleged financier and mastermind in the aborted shipment of 521 kilos of shabu worth P3.54 billion from Laos to the Philippines, is expected …

Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday denounced North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches as a threat to security on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, as he was attending a regional …

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested five shabu peddlers, four of them together operating a drug den, in separate entrapment operations in this city and in Libungan town in Cotabato …

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province continued to record volcanic earthquakes, logging eight in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday (October …

KORONADAL CITY — Two Philippine Army soldiers were arrested after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man traveling from Davao City to Cotabato City in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, before dawn Thursday, police said. The …

MANILA, Philippines — After a string of bomb threats against several schools and universities in Metro Manila that led to the suspension of classes, the Philippine National Police on Wednesday ordered a …

（中央社記者吳書緯台北28日電）國安會秘書長吳釗燮今天表示，中國解放軍正派遣遼寧號航空母艦打擊群在內的多艘艦艇，在第一島鏈以東的海域進行演習，正密切關注其中動向，台灣、日本與菲律賓同時面臨的威脅，顯而易見。

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Ranada Aplasca on Wednesday submitted his counter-affidavit to the direct assault complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the May 13 incident that led …

Three persons of interest in the investigation into an alleged drug smuggling operation involving Laos and the Philippines have yet to appear before authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.

Newtalk新聞 美國智庫「戰爭研究所」（Institute for the Study of War，ISW）發布最新圖資，指中國解放軍海軍「遼寧號（舷號16）」航空母艦編隊，在15日進入南海、22日繞過菲國最南端巴魯特島（Balut Island）後，27日位置在呂宋島東岸約500公里處。最新位置代表遼寧號航艦編隊已完成繞行菲律賓一圈的行動，戰爭研究所分析指出，這類遠海部署極可能在演練突破第一島鏈後，於衝突中隔離菲律賓與台灣的能力。 根據ISW與另一智庫「美國企業研究院」（American Enterprise Institute，AEI）繪製的航跡圖，遼寧號編隊於10月15日經呂宋海峽進入南海，隨後可能經民都洛海峽（Mindoro Strait）或巴拉巴克海峽（Balabac Strait）南下，10月22日被菲律賓軍方在巴西蘭海峽（Basilan Strait）以北偵獲，並確認穿越該海峽向東進入菲律賓海。菲律賓武裝部隊表示，編隊由遼寧號及三艘護衛艦組成，包括055型（Renhai-class）驅逐艦鞍山號（舷號103）、無錫號（舷號104）與052D型（Luyang Ⅲ-class）淮南號（舷號123），最近距離北三寶顏省（Zamboanga del Norte）海岸約15海里，菲海軍、海巡與空軍監控，無線電挑戰未獲回應。 ISW評估，遼寧號選擇巴西蘭海峽等南部水道而非傳統的宮古海峽或巴士海峽，顯示解放軍海軍正擴大突破第一島鏈的路線選項。舉動不僅威嚇馬尼拉減少南海活動，更可能模擬在未來衝突中，以航艦力量從東側切斷菲律賓與台灣的海上聯繫，限制美日援軍介入。編隊隨後轉向呂宋島以東，進一步驗證在第一島鏈外側長期作戰與孤立島鏈內目標的戰術彈性。此行動亦與近期解放軍在南海及台灣周邊的灰色地帶戰術相符。 同一報告指出，中國持續將美國描繪為太空領域的侵略霸權，並暗示美國太空武器發展可能引發全球軍備競賽；與此同時，北京正加速發展自身反太空與雙用途資產，可用於未來衝突中對抗美國及其盟友的武器系統。近期中國釋出台灣地標高解析衛星影像，顯示中國情報、監視、偵察衛星數量激增，對台灣國防安全影響衝擊。 區域緊張持續升高之際，中國航艦通過菲律賓南部水道的行動，進一步凸顯北京在第一島鏈內外同步施壓的戰略意圖。菲律賓軍方強調，中國航艦並非首次穿越菲律賓水域，無須過度擔憂，但相關行動仍引發區域對灰色地帶脅迫的關注。延伸閱讀：你累了嗎？美海軍2026財年27起航空與水面「A級」事故創12年新高葉門航空空中巴士A320高空驚魂 冰雹砸凹機鼻、砸碎擋風玻璃楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險遼寧號「切西瓜」穿越菲島 專家：中國對菲外交再顯失敗遼寧號西太操演繞行菲律賓 朝向美國關島接近

KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Sarangani town in Davao Occidental at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Data from …

ILIGAN CITY — The municipal government of Poona-Piagapo in Lanao del Norte turned over nine high-powered loose firearms to the Philippine Army as part of its efforts to strengthen peace and security …

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District (MPD) is coordinating with school officials and security personnel following bomb threats reported at schools in recent days, according to PMAJ Philipp Ines, MPD spokesperson …

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to empower the government with the legal framework to counter transnational drug syndicates involved in narco-terrorism has been filed in the House of Representatives. In …

Authorities declared the University of Santo Tomas in Manila safe following another bomb threat yesterday.

Newtalk新聞 軍事專家王臻明今天（27日）分析，中國解放軍海軍遼寧號（舷號16）航空母艦編隊近日幾乎以「切西瓜」方式，直接穿越菲律賓中部水域，威嚇意圖十分明顯，同時也再次暴露習近平政府對菲律賓外交政策的失敗。 王臻明指出，前兩天菲律賓海軍正式確認遼寧號編隊通過巴西蘭海峽（Basilan Strait），進入西里伯斯海（Celebes Sea）北端後繼續向東航行，進入菲律賓海（Philippine Sea）。由於菲方並未全程監控，從已知資料推測，編隊應是進入南海後先穿過民都洛海峽（Mindoro Strait）進入蘇祿海（Sulu Sea），再抵達巴西蘭海峽與西里伯斯海。從文字敘述難以感受這趟航程的特殊性，但繪製成圖面後可清楚看見，遼寧號幾乎橫切菲律賓群島中心，對菲律賓施壓的意圖昭然若揭。 過去因美菲特殊關係，僅有美國航空母艦編隊會採取類似路線，直接穿越菲律賓中央的蘇祿海。王臻明認為，中國此舉除向菲律賓施壓外，也與正在進行的美日「利劍27」（Keen Sword 27）聯合演習互別苗頭。在軍事層面上，更是在宣誓中國有能力阻擋美國航艦編隊從菲律賓海直接穿越菲律賓進入南海。這可能迫使菲律賓重新檢討目前的陸基反艦飛彈部署，因為中國艦隊已進入菲律賓中心的蘇祿海。 王臻明進一步表示，這又是習近平政府對菲律賓外交政策完全失敗的另一個例證。王臻明認為，經濟攏絡才是最有效的手段，中國近幾年卻放棄手上最有效的王牌，改以軍事恫嚇為主。反觀美國主導呂宋經濟廊道，廣邀各國進行投資。遼寧號「切西瓜」的舉動「適得其反」，只是再次強化菲律賓戰略位置的重要性，反而讓菲律賓與美國的經濟合作更為緊密。延伸閱讀：AUKUS「第一潛艦」確認 美「科羅拉多號」將首駐澳洲應對人口老化挑戰台星大不同 新加坡2029年起法定退休年齡提高至65歲楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險習近平反腐十多年仍難止高層落馬？矢板明夫點出五中全會3大觀察中國逐步失去對菲涉華言行耐心？菲專家分析：中國恐祭10項反制措施

The passage of China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group through Philippine waters is “no cause for alarm,” the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Classes at the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in Manila were suspended on Tuesday, following a bomb threat in the campus.Students were evacuated, following the threat, and synchronous classes were …

MANILA, Philippines — A book on Philippine education during Martial Law was launched on Monday.The book, entitled "The Impact of Martial Law on Philippine Education, 1972-1986: Foregrounding Teachers' Perspectives," was authored by …

(UPDATED) The Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating an alleged bomb threat sent through email to faculty members of De La Salle University-Manila’s Brother Andrew College of Education (BAGCED) on Monday.In its …

Newtalk新聞 中國遼寧號（舷號16）航空母艦打擊群日前穿越第一島鏈，在台灣東部海域短暫操演後，即由呂宋海峽進入南海，脫離日本情報監控範圍。而最新消息顯示，遼寧號繞經菲律賓西側與蘇祿海，再由菲律賓最南端巴魯特島（Balut Island）進入太平洋。等於繞到菲律賓「背後」，方向直接朝向美國關島。專家直言，遼寧號的舉動有明顯「拒止」澳洲兵力北上的意圖，在經驗中學習兵力協同運作調派，與熟悉海域環境。 此次遼寧號編隊共四艘艦艇，除遼寧號外，包括兩艘055型（Renhai-class）大型導彈驅逐艦「無錫號（舷號104）」與「鞍山號（舷號104）」，以及一艘052D型（Luyang Ⅲ-class）導彈驅逐艦「淮南號（舷號123）」。編隊在菲律賓最南端附近海域活動時，曾遭菲律賓海軍艦艇跟監。這是遼寧號今年第二度赴西太平洋遠海訓練，先前一次為5至6月約40天的部署。 分析指出，遼寧號選擇繞經菲律賓南側再由最南端進入太平洋的航線，不僅突破第一島鏈，更將活動縱深從台灣東南部與南海向外延伸，形成對澳洲與紐西蘭等南太平洋方向兵力北上的空間拒止態勢。透過遠海編隊運作，解放軍得以在實戰環境中磨練航艦與護航艦艇的協同，並進一步熟悉菲律賓周邊與西太平洋南部的海域條件。 有媒體將遼寧號動向與美日「利劍27」演習相提並論，指雙方可能在菲律賓海形成對峙。不過，羅斯福號打擊群當時正於菲律賓海北部至中部海域參與演習，主活動區在日本西南方與沖繩周邊；遼寧號則位於菲律賓最南端附近。菲律賓海南北跨度極大，雙方實際相距千里，並無近距離交會的公開證據。延伸閱讀：中國逐步失去對菲涉華言行耐心？菲專家分析：中國恐祭10項反制措施美五角大廈與洛馬達成10年框架協議 至少生產850架F-35楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險陸委會10月最新民調「百萬人接受一國兩制」 黃暐瀚：台灣人必須共同面對中國AI影片被逆統戰！惡搞短劇「薇妮女皇習靜萍」 神韻87%像辣眼掀熱議

首次上稿 10-26 03:14更新時間 10-26 07:24 中國海軍「遼寧號」航空母艦打擊群上週駛出「第一島鏈」，抵達菲律賓最南端水域，此舉被視為意圖向美國和日本正在...…

Two Philippine Coast Guard bomb experts were injured after an explosive they were preparing for a training activity went off inside the PCG-Southwestern Mindanao barracks here on Saturday.

中國人民解放軍南部戰區海軍日前派出4艘071型兩棲船塢登陸艦，組成罕見的單一兩棲艦艇編隊，前往南海某海域進行防空、實彈射擊與海上補給等實戰化訓練。美國權威智庫「戰爭研究所...…

MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel have died following a shooting incident in Cotabato City, the agency confirmed as it mourned their deaths and vowed to pursue justice. In …

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) is safe after the Philippine National Police (PNP) found no bomb on campus, school officials said on Friday.In a statement, the university confirmed the police finding …

Hai máy bay huấn luyện SF-260 của không quân Philippines va chạm trên không rồi rơi xuống căn cứ Fernando, khiến 4 phi công thiệt mạng.

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named ‘Champi,’ is forecast to bring rains and gusty winds over Batanes on Saturday, October 24, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. weather …

MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips bound for Batangas and other provinces in the Southern Tagalog region were cancelled on Saturday morning, October 24, due to Typhoon Rosal, the Philippine Ports Authority …

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named “Champi,” exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, October 24. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) gave this report. …

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Saturday said there is no threat of a tsunami affecting the Philippines after a strong earthquake occurred in the waters near Vanuatu.

(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Two letters containing alleged bomb threats were found inside female restrooms at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Medicine Building in Manila on Friday, prompting the evacuation of …