Philippines

Philippine FM Lazaro Rebukes China Over AI Video and South China Sea ‘Violent Actions’ At ASEAN talks in Manila on July 22, 2026, Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro confronted …

Philippine Outrage Grows Over Chinese Animated Video as South China Sea Tensions Resurface Filipinos and officials denounce a Chinese animated video seen as racist, reigniting South China Sea tensions a …

China Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …

China’s maritime pressure raises Taiwan tensions as Tokyo and Manila deepen defense ties China steps up South China Sea patrols near the Philippines and Japan, intensifying Taiwan tensions as Tokyo …

Philippine Government Raises Metro Manila Minimum Wage by 12% to ₱780 Philippine government raises Metro Manila minimum wage 12% to ₱780 daily — biggest increase in decades — as inflation …

Philippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …

Taiwan tensions drive Taipei to deepen Philippine and regional partnerships amid rising maritime pressure Taiwan tensions prompt Taipei to bolster ties with the Philippines and neighbors, says foreign minister Lin …

M8.2 earthquake near the Philippines prompts JMA tsunami advisory for Ibaraki to Okinawa M8.2 earthquake struck near the Philippines on June 8 at 8:38 a.m. JST; JMA issued tsunami advisories …

Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines surge as VinFast demand rises Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines have jumped as rising fuel costs push buyers toward lower-running-cost models like VinFast, …