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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it is speeding up the construction of relocation sites for families affected by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in Pampanga. The …

(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Champi, which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may affect the country as early as Monday, Oct. 19, the …

MANILA, Philippines — A severe tropical storm may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday next week while its trough could bring rains to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao …

Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro slammed the apparent threat from the Chinese envoy to the Philippines, saying his department is currently studying the statement.

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revealed the Mindanao politician tagged in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines: former Bangsamoro Parliament member Edrieza Rimbang. But …

Chinese military says will deter sabotaging moves in South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Chlorine mixed with asphalt caused the fire that engulfed the MV June Aster, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported on Friday.In a Malacanang press briefing, Fire Chief Supt. …

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Five Malaysians arrested for concealing five kilograms of cocaine in their shoe soles at Han...

The statistics department’s advance estimate shows Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.3% in Q3 2026.

A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province under the United States-led Pax Silica initiative could create thousands of jobs, but residents and experts are raising concerns over transparency, displacement and pressure on …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday renewed his administration"s commitment to strengthening the capabilities and readiness of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in order to better respond to evolving maritime issues.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said there was absolutely no politics involved in the ongoing case build-up against the Mindanao politician tagged in the multi-billion drug bust …

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three graft charges against former Pampanga representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. over his alleged financial interest in a construction firm awarded more …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze h...

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manual “Babe” Romualdez said that all of the issues concerning the controversial Pax Silica initiative will be addressed.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump will likely meet during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose …

MANILA, Philippines — Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, and 14 of the 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases were arrested in San Juan City on …

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the …

Manila has called for diplomatic restraint in response to suggestions from the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines that Beijing could “easily win” a military showdown in the region but had instead chosen …

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified the Mindanao politician allegedly involved in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos to the Philippines as former Bangsamoro Parliament member …

Newtalk新聞 中華人民共和國駐菲律賓共和國特命全權大使井泉昨日接受媒體訪問，談及中菲關係及雙方發生衝突的可能性時表示，如果想動用武力，中華人民共和國可以輕易獲勝。不過此發言被帶有隱晦武力威脅，讓菲律賓外交部發聲明表示「遺憾」。菲律賓總統小馬可仕（Ferdinand Marcos Jr）今（16）日表示，井泉發言像是一種威脅，甚至不排除召見他。 井泉昨在菲律賓奎松市迪里曼預備學校（Diliman Preparatory School）出席對話活動後接受媒體訪問，被談及中菲關係及雙方發生衝突的可能性時，直言「誰才是最強的一方？」更表示，菲律賓應該感到相當幸運有中華人民共和國這樣鄰國，因為若使用武力，中華人民共和國可輕易獲勝，但他們不會使用武力，更稱中華人民共和國熱愛和平。 不過，井泉發言帶有隱晦威脅性，這讓菲律賓外交部於當日發表聲明表示，外交工作需要圓融與克制，無論彼此立場或觀點存在多大差異，都應為討論、對話及交流保留必要空間。而令人遺憾的是，井泉今辭不當，更似乎帶有隱晦的武力威脅意味。 菲律賓外交部強調，在菲律賓與中華人民共和國雙邊關係錯綜複雜的背景下，相關發言幾乎無助於改善局勢。馬尼拉當局希望所有派駐菲律賓的外交官，在公開發言時都能更加審慎注意措辭，除避免進一步侵蝕彼此互信，更避免阻礙對話與建設性交流的推進。 小馬可仕今日出席活動被問及井泉發言時直言，在他聽起來相關發言非常像是一種威脅，同時也不是一個外交官該發表言論，而菲律賓需要進一步了解，其所表之意欲為何。至於是否會召見井泉，小馬可仕沒正面回應，但他也說：「這件事值得由我和這位大使進行討論。」延伸閱讀：美國期中選舉》600多萬人已提早投票 多州破紀錄聯發科多空分歧！00403A 大賣 00406A 逆勢加碼蔣萬安松機遷移畫大餅？陳世凱：專業討論都還沒開始米津玄師12月唱進台北大巨蛋「成日本歌手第一人」！搶票日期曝光台新、元富投顧正式合併！逾80人研究團隊成軍 力拚金控「最強大腦」

Newtalk新聞 美國軍事媒體《美國海軍學會新聞網》（USNI News）報導，為強化南海防衛，菲律賓國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gilberto Teodoro）向日本喊話，希望購買中、短程防空系統、海上監視系統及反無人機系統。日本防衛產業代表也表達有意出售的意願，日本駐菲大使也解釋日本修訂防衛裝備轉移政策，使軍品出口成為可能，日菲安全合作進入新階段。 鐵歐多洛是在馬尼拉舉行的「日本自衛隊成立72週年紀念招待會」上提及強化南海防衛的想法。現場有三菱電機與東芝等企業現場展示日本陸上自衛隊現役裝備，包括Type 03中程地對空飛彈、Type 11短程防空系統與Type 91單兵攜帶防空飛彈。 Type 03是日本自衛隊地對空飛彈，射程約50公里，2003年開始服役，組飛彈搭載於73式大型卡車上，配合雷達車與通信指揮車（高機動車）形成機動作戰小組。Type 11屬短程地對空飛彈系統，作戰範圍約10公里，採用一體化的發射/運輸/儲存箱，較易儲存與保養，可攔截超音速的小型空對地飛彈或巡弋飛彈。Type 91是肩扛式單兵便攜型防空飛彈系統，有效射程約5,000公尺，另有車載型設計，對近迫直升機或慢速低空偵察機可造成威脅。 菲方規劃在下一輪現代化計畫中，為空軍、陸軍與陸戰隊採購數十套防空飛彈系統，強化基本防空能力。日本近期修訂國防裝備出口準則，包括：出口對象限於已與日本簽署「防衛裝備與技術轉移協定」的17國（菲律賓在列）；致命武器出口須經國家安全保障會議（NSC）個別審查核准等，使這類系統出口菲律賓已具備可行性。 軍事分析專家認為，這三套系統可整合為多層防空網，保護城市、關鍵基礎設施與軍事設施，對抗中國可能的空中威脅。菲律賓目前缺乏能覆蓋廣闊領空或攔截彈道飛彈的防空網路，而中國擁有巡弋、彈道與高超音速飛彈等多種打擊手段。專家提醒，日本雖在擴充國內飛彈產能，但出口需求仍可能超出產能，出口本身則有助維持產線運作。 日方同步展示太空衛星與沿岸雷達等海上監視系統，包括可監測黃岩島的衛星星座，以及最遠追蹤距離達75海里的雷達。這延續日本自2010年代起對菲律賓的援助，包括資助17艘海岸警衛隊艦艇、出售4套空中監視雷達（2020年約1.03億美元合約），以及2023年啟動「官方安全援助」（OSA）計畫下提供的沿岸監視系統等。雙方亦已就移交5艘日本海上自衛隊「阿武隈級」（Abukuma class）護衛艦達成原則協議，預計2至3年內完成移交。延伸閱讀：羅斯福「借住」橫須賀！前往中東前 先在日本揮「利劍」楊宏基觀點》東海已成第三火藥引線 中國用敵國條款與海上民兵船牆「卡」日本楊宏基觀點》不只要錢還要人！這評估報告戳破明擺著卻沒人承認的現實沖繩美兵涉嫌殺人案最新 高市早苗「首次」批評美軍沖繩宵禁措施不充分劉黎兒觀點》遲了！高市硬保恐嚇違法裏金農水大臣簗和生拖垮支持率

In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and ASEAN. Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the IMF and World Bank meetings. In …

MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems—the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), easterlies, and northeasterly wind flow—are expected to bring rain showers across the country on Friday, the state weather bureau reported. In its …

MANILA, Philippines — Pasay City Police Chief Col. Joselito de Sesto has been relieved of his post, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) confirmed on Friday. In a Viber message to …

HAGONOY, Bulacan – The coastal Bulacan town of Hagonoy near the shores of Manila Bay, where tides continue to submerge almost all 26 barangays, has revived old pilapil (earth dikes or earth …

BAGUIO CITY – The indigenous communities of the Cordillera were staggered last month by steep food and fuel prices that raised the inflation rate in the region to 8.2 percent in September, …

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) in Bicol assured the public on Thursday that the meat supply will be sufficient for the upcoming holiday season, despite concerns that …

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has sent his condolences to the family of former Northern Samar Rep. Raul Daza who passed away recently, calling the former …

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4,165 of 4,447, or 93.6 percent of examinees passed the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. The University of Santo Tomas …

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday that 4,165 out of 4,447 (93.66%) examinees successfully passed the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination. Who made it to the top …

LUCENA CITY – Taal Volcano continues to exhibit seismic activity following a minor phreatomagmatic eruption recorded a week ago, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Friday …

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4,165 out of 4,447 examinees passed the October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission has announced. READ: Who are the topnotchers in October 2026 …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan noted that the Commission on Audit (COA) found the anti-graft court compliant with the state auditors’ accounting policies. The anti-graft court issued the statement on Thursday after …

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday accused the Marcos administration of using the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to persecute her politically, calling the bureau’s findings …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) capabilities and readiness amid increasingly complex maritime challenges, as he urged its personnel to remain …

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three counts of graft against former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. over his alleged links to construction firms that secured …

MANILA, Philippines — The disbanding of Quezon City’s Task Force Disiplina following the death of three teenagers at the hands of its members is justified, as no authority must be given to …

MANILA, Philippines — The politician from Mindanao who allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos had previously been involved in illegal drug cases, the Philippine National …

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said it has already issued subpoenas to the hosts of the now-terminated podcast, “Machong Chismisan,” which drew widespread criticism after their …