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Wildfires have burnt more than 1.9 million hectares in the nine months to September, a figure the government has neither confirmed nor denied.

China is weaponizing not just its commodities against the Philippines, but its own people, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro on Thursday.

There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, and the Philippine side should abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

Market expectations for next week’s FOMC decision drove US dollar movements, while traders looked for clues on December rates, says analyst.

Justice Undersecretary Nicky Ty on Thursday said there may be a resurgence of small-scale scam hub operations in the Philippines following the arrest and rescue of several individuals in various raids.

MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Tehran, advised Filipinos against illegal employment arrangements in Iran as foreigners are not allowed to work there.The DFA issued …

MANILA, Philippines — Scam hubs and human trafficking operations continue to surface in the Philippines despite the government’s nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), with Justice Department officials warning that …

The Sabah chief minister says this follows reports of military activity in nearby waters.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 22 — A total of 43 individuals, including three Malaysians, were fined between RM1,000 and RM9,00...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysia urges Indonesia to take firm and effective action to tackle fires contributing to tra...

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday said the alleged mastermind of the Laos drug smuggling attempt has ties to an international criminal syndicate.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), will seek clarification on the limits and "guardrails" set by the Supreme Court for the exercise of …

The Philippines is exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea cables and addressing "gray-zone" activity, despite Manila's one-China policy, which recognizes Beijing and not Taipei, a Philippine diplomat said on Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro on Thursday said China is already meddling with Philippine politics as more Filipinos turn against each other.

MANILA, Philippines — Nine individuals were injured after a fire broke out during the celebration of Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday evening. According to the Buglasan Festival Committee …

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro groups and their supporters will hold a rally at Mendiola in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 22, to urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to back a “rainbow parties coalition” …

MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have partnered to strengthen flood management in Metro Manila through research, technical assistance and science-based planning. …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri dared Agriculture Sec. Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to crack down on pork price manipulators, smugglers and excessive meat imports amid struggling hog raisers and falling …

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged kickbacks delivered to former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co from state witness and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara have acknowledgement …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) are planning to pilot test fully electric and hybrid ferries on select routes in the country to reduce …

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will be placed on red and yellow alerts on Thursday, Oct. 22, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, the NGCP …

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly half of the Philippine population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, with an estimated 52.6 million people unable to pay for enough nutritious food after covering …

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Anti-narcotics agents arrested a 61-year-old drug suspect, seizing around P340,000 worth of suspected shabu from him during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Silal, Payao town, Zamboanga …

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) further weakened on Thursday morning, said the state weather bureau, as it continued to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea. According to the …

MANILA, Philippines — A study by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) found that most Salmonella isolates recovered from retail chicken meat in Metro Manila were resistant …

MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes in several areas have been suspended on Friday, Oct. 23, due to the expected impacts of Super Typhoon Rosal. This is a running list of class suspensions: …

MANILA, Philippines – The individual previously identified as the financial backer of an intercepted P3.5-billion shipment of shabu (methamphetamine) from Laos is now considered the “mastermind” behind the smuggling attempt, Philippine Drug …

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water service interruptions beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, as Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. conduct maintenance and service …

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña on Thursday warned that China’s alleged consideration of retaliatory measures against the Philippines could further escalate tensions between the two countries, following a report …

Newtalk新聞 菲律賓外交官今（22）日表示，儘管馬尼拉奉行一個中國政策，承認北京而非台北，但菲律賓正探索與台灣深化合作，共同保護海底電纜，並應對灰色地帶活動，以維護雙方在巴士海峽的共同利益。 《路透社》報導，菲律賓駐華盛頓副使節卡里諾三世（Felipe F. Cariño III）在華盛頓新美國安全中心（CNAS）舉行的研討會上表示，菲律賓正與台灣探索更務實的合作方式，包括資訊共享與能力建設，以應對區域內日益受到關注的灰色地帶威脅。 卡里諾指出，海底電纜承載全球幾乎所有洲際數據流，而全球約 60% 至 67% 的網路安全事件發生在該地區，因此保護海底電纜至關重要。他強調，深化與台灣的合作並不違背菲律賓的一個中國政策。 針對合作範圍，卡里諾表示，目前尚無具體細節，但不排除未來進一步發展，包括聯合巡邏，以及追究干擾海底通訊的船隻責任。他認為，這項合作仍在發展中，相關措施未來有可能實現。 菲律賓與台灣近年多次面臨被指為中國施壓的行動，雙方均關切不直接引發軍事衝突、卻可能影響區域安全的灰色地帶活動。中國主張台灣是其領土的一部分，並與菲律賓在南海存在主權爭議。 近期，菲律賓海岸防衛隊表示，已派遣最大型船艦及一架飛機，應對一艘在巴丹群島北部海底電纜走廊附近活動的中國科考船。台灣方面則因多起涉及海底電纜及與中國有關船隻的事件，加強保護海底通訊設施。 同場出席研討會的台灣駐華盛頓副代表楊安琪則提到，台灣曾因一名中國船長破壞海底電纜而將其判刑入獄。她表示，台灣將投入更多資源研發無人系統，以提升海上監視能力。 楊安琪並指出，海底電纜遭破壞是國際社會應共同處理的問題，呼籲聯合國考慮建立相關機制，以防止破壞通訊設施等不當行為。延伸閱讀：分化西方？ 莫斯科加重對歐洲企業制裁 但美國企業則輕輕放下...不只販毒！馬杜洛遭美國擴大起訴 遭控下令酷刑打壓政敵 河口湖飯店台女殺人事件疑點重重！日媒公布死者姓名 三大謎團待解解碼中國》中國組織犯罪入侵帛琉 台灣應提高警覺一天2架次運-9擾日 日防省：2026上半年442次緊急起飛99%應對中俄

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations under strict conditions but barred Congress from increasing the president’s proposed budget, saying such increases violate the Constitution.In a …

MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City will intensify security, traffic management, sanitation and emergency response measures at the San Juan City Cemetery ahead of the observance of All Saints' Day and All …

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate Finance subcommittee panel approved the proposed P198.4 billion budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies and corporations for 2027, as lawmakers called for …

BPI's TG Limcaoco, Ginbee GThe Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Thursday announced key leadership changes taking effect next year, with president and chief executive officer Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco set …

Southeast Asian nations are seeking to make it easier for businesses and consumers to operate across borders in the digital economy, but achieving the goal will depend on whether governments can align …

MANILA, Philippines — Passengers at Manila's international airport have a new lineup of dining and retail options following an expansion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, part of an …

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives prosecution adviser Ace Barbers on Thursday urged law enforcement and financial intelligence agencies to investigate suspected links between illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and political …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Malaysia ranked 53rd out of 143 countries globally and seventh among 15 countries in East A...

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday called out the Chinese Embassy in Manila for its recent social media posts, which the agency said affect mutual trust and confidence and severely …

The Philippines and Taiwan have repeatedly complained about Chinese activities designed to pressure the countries without direct confrontation.