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MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has called out members of the Duterte family for the cyber libel cases filed against members of the media, saying that if they …

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) wrapped up a four-day joint inter-agency defense exercise on Sunday across Surigao City, the Dinagat …

MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino consumers prepare for Undas and the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of 190 monitored basic necessities and prime …

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive proactive guidelines to help schools prepare for a strong to very strong El Niño, which the state weather service predicts will persist …

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday said she will become bolder in defending the Marcos administration from fake news peddlers and destabilizers. She made the remarks following Presidential …

MANILA, Philippines – The Isabela State University (ISU) – Echague reminded its constituents that vaping inside the campus is strictly prohibited. “Violations of this policy are classified as major offenses and may …

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday reminded drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to ensure their units are roadworthy and comply with regulatory requirements ahead of …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday said it junked the move of special prosecutors to ask its member, Associate Justice Ronald Moreno, to voluntarily inhibit from the malversation case …

MANILA, Philippines — As Manila Water prepares for the looming strong El Niño conditions that may extend into the first semester of 2027, the company continues to strengthen its water supply resilience …

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Mindanao may experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the state weather bureau said. In its 24-hour …

MANILA, Philippines — Over P1 trillion of the allocations for the 2027 national budget are red flags or suspected “pork,” the People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) told the Senate on Monday. The PBC …

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was deprived of due process when he was indicted and arrested without receiving a copy of the complaint or a chance to defend himself because …

MANILA, Philippines – Endless “thank yous” reverberated at the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) office on Monday, Oct. 26, as outgoing Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez bid goodbye to the agency he has …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday described the 2027 budget consultation with civil society organization (CSO) representatives as “a big paradox.” “After hearing all the grievances and problems, you can’t …

MANILA, Philippines – A parish in M’lang, Cotabato, has suspended all Masses and sacramental celebrations inside its main church after a break-in that resulted in the desecration of the Blessed Sacrament that …

MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have appeared lukewarm toward a push to recall the 2027 budget bill recently passed by the chamber, saying any issues can be …

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution intends to question defense witnesses about mansions and other properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and her family when her impeachment trial resumes …

MANILA, Philippines – Rep. Terry L. Ridon, a House prosecutor, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday to explain why more than P100 million in bank deposits, investments, and insurance holdings allegedly …

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman in Mindanao is being urged to resolve pending administrative and criminal complaints against former Sultan Kudarat governor Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu as he reportedly seeks …

The Philippines faces the highest climate-driven port damage costs in Southeast Asia, with annual losses projected to hit US$70.2 billion by 2100, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned. Analysts say the …

The defence minister says the US government bought the land for RM420 million after a successful bid to build a new embassy.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Monday that an anti-trafficking task force in Cebu is investigating Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, over a case …

Menteri Pertahanan Khaled Nordin berkata transaksi RM420 juta bukan dibuat sewenang-wenangnya dan ia sebahagian usaha imbangi semula portfolio aset LTAT.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security …

Investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, says analyst.

Finding a property in Thailand can be a challenge, particularly if you are living overseas, relocating to the country or trying to compare options across several locations. Listings can be spread across …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized tracker teams that include special action forces to locate and arrest fugitive Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.“The full force of the Philippine …

MANILA, Philippines — A group of doctors on Monday urged the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to investigate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon over alleged violations of professional ethics involving his public medical claims …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso closed at an all-time low of P63.95 against the US dollar on Monday.The peso weakened by 33 and a half centavos to P63.95 from the previous …

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

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino on Monday welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) suspension of its Registration Seal Badge requirement even as he urged the agency to continue listening to …

Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Monday called out the Philippine National Police (PNP) for an alleged double standard in the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre when the police never …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy on Monday announced that diesel and kerosene prices will increase this week, while gasoline prices will slightly go down as tensions in the Middle East …

Newtalk新聞 菲律賓政治分析師、《馬尼拉時報》（The Manila Times）專欄作家馬林多格（Anna Malindog-Uy）日前分析，中國正逐步失去對菲律賓近期涉華言行的耐心，正考慮實施10項反制措施，涵蓋外交制裁、南海爭議、貿易與供應鏈、勞工政策、旅遊及領事安排等領域。相關訊息多為可能情境揣測，並無中國官方確認。但突顯中菲緊張關係。 馬林多格分析所得10項反制措施如下：1.對反華菲律賓政治人物實施制裁：中國可能公開制裁被視為對華敵對的菲律賓政治人物群體，措施包括禁止這些政治人物及其直系親屬進入中國大陸、香港及澳門；凍結其位於中國境內的資產；禁止中國企業與個人與受制裁者進行商業或金融往來。2.公開菲律賓政治人物與中國的商業利益與聯繫：中國可能揭露特定菲律賓政治人物的資訊，包括其與中國的商業貿易往來、個人財務利益與中國機構的聯繫，以及其在中國大陸、香港及澳門的資產與房產。3.移除仁愛礁（Second Thomas Shoal，直譯：第二托馬斯淺灘)擱淺菲律賓軍艦：中國可能強制移除或拖走擱淺於仁愛礁的菲律賓海軍艦艇馬德雷山號（BRP Sierra Madre LT-57）。該艦已擱淺約27年，目的據稱是永久解決相關爭議。4.全面暫停對馬德雷山號的補給任務：中國可能禁止菲律賓對擱淺軍艦的所有補給行動。菲律賓船隻將不再獲准運送補給；若菲律賓企圖突破中國海上封鎖或限制，中國將採取更強硬執法措施阻止。5.限制中國公民赴菲律賓旅遊：中國可能暫時將菲律賓列為中國公民應避免前往的目的地，理由包括非法網路賭博、電信詐騙、綁架等犯罪活動，以及公共安全風險與政治不穩定。此舉可能大幅減少中國遊客，影響菲律賓觀光業。6.收緊菲律賓勞工在香港及澳門的勞工與移民政策：中國可能加強對菲律賓勞工（特別是家庭傭工）的規管，包括更嚴格執行移民、就業與簽證規定；逮捕拘留違反簽證或移民規定的菲律賓人；暫停與菲律賓政府就香港勞工議題的討論與對話。7.加強打擊在中國大陸非法工作的菲律賓人：中國當局可能加強執法，針對無適當就業許可的菲律賓人，包括增加逮捕、更嚴格調查違反中國勞工、移民及就業法律的行為，以及擴大針對非法外國就業的執法行動。8.暫停對菲律賓供應精煉石油產品與肥料：中國可能中斷或暫停對菲律賓的精煉石油產品與肥料供應，以施加經濟與商業壓力。視菲律賓對這些進口的依賴程度及替代供應能力，可能影響能源供應鏈、農業生產成本、運輸費用與整體經濟穩定。9.對急需重要商品實施出口限制：中國可能限制出口菲律賓認為急需或重要的特定商品，增加經濟壓力，造成取得關鍵進口商品、維持供應鏈穩定及保障國內消費與經濟活動所需產品的困難。報告未指明具體商品。10.關閉部分菲律賓在華領事館：若菲律賓政府批准在宿霧設立額外台灣代表處，中國可能要求關閉部分菲律賓在華領事館（可能包括香港總領事館），理由是雙方領事機構數量不平衡。此舉可能影響在當地菲律賓人（包括海外勞工）的領事服務。 馬林多格指出，若這些措施付諸實施，可能顯著惡化中菲關係，影響外交、海上安全、雙邊貿易、能源與農業供應、旅遊、海外菲律賓就業、移民執法及領事服務等領域。她呼籲總統小馬可仕（Ferdinand Marcos Jr.）、國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gibo Teodoro）及反華、親美政治圈要備妥應變計畫，包括撤離與領事保護、替代就業安排、緊急援助基金及保護菲律賓民生與國家利益的策略，調國家安全不應成為個人野心或地緣政治冒險的遊樂場。 對於10項反制措施的說法，國防部長鐵歐多洛回應，若中國試圖拖走馬德雷山號，將構成對菲律賓軍艦的戰爭行為；他並批評經濟制裁威脅顯示中國將善意武器化，呼籲菲律賓加強國內產業與供應鏈多元化。 馬林多格為菲律賓政治科學家與地緣政治分析師，現為北京大學南南合作與發展學院（ISSCAD）經濟學博士候選人，同時擔任南海戰略態勢感知計畫（SCSPI）高級研究員、全球治理機構（GGI）高級研究員，以及亞洲世紀菲律賓戰略研究所副所長兼董事。她曾任亞洲開發銀行（ADB）專案專家顧問，並在馬尼拉時報等媒體擔任專欄作家，長期關注中菲關係、南海議題與發展政策。延伸閱讀：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」簡譯不負責又危險楊宏基觀點》「防衛台灣」是核心利益還是戰略負債？台灣不該「偏聽」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

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions starting Oct. 26, due to maintenance activities. According to Maynilad Water Services Inc., the maintenance work will affect parts …

MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net remained the most visited Philippine news website in the first nine months of 2026, recording 76.87 million visits from January to September, according to data from web traffic …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday urged his fellow senator-judges to declare that they would refuse the vice presidency should Vice President Sara Duterte be removed from …

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reassigned Vince Dizon to head the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and appointed Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he is willing to give Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director-General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez the benefit of the doubt that he …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan First Division on Monday denied a motion filed by the camp of Francisco Duque III to disqualify two Department of Health (DOH) officials from testifying in his …