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POLITICSJul 27Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loomPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high rice prices, while pledging to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has battered his administration. But while analysts said the one-and-a-half-hour speech addressed issues Filipinos had expected Marcos to confront, they questioned how the government could afford the handouts and why he announced no austerity or...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22US says interim trade deal almost ready as Jaishankar meets Rubio in PhilippinesIndian Express
POLITICSJul 21India plays very important role in achieving ASEAN goals : Philippines envoy says EAM Manila visit shows support for forum unity , centralityA Philippines envoy stated that India plays a crucial role in ASEAN's objectives, with India's External Affairs Minister's visit to Manila demonstrating support for the forum's unity and centrality. This highlights regional diplomatic relations and cooperation.pakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
POLITICSJul 21India plays very important role in achieving ASEAN goals : Philippines envoy says EAM Manila visit shows support for forum unity , centralityThe Philippines envoy has stated that India plays a crucial role in achieving ASEAN's objectives, with the EAM's visit to Manila demonstrating support for the forum's unity.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 21Philippines very favourably considers India candidature : Envoy on New Delhi bid to secure non - permanent seat on UNSCAn envoy indicates that the Philippines is favorably considering India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC. This suggests growing diplomatic support for India's international aspirations.calcuttanews.net · India
POLITICSJul 21Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime rowNew findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines are challenging the assumption that Beijing reduced its funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr because of worsening tensions in the South China Sea. Instead, Chinese capital had continued to support Filipino businesses in recent years, including a US$3.9 billion syndicated loan to telecommunications company Dito Telecommunity in 2023, the largest ever China-backed private-sector loan to the Philippines, AidData, a US-based research...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21 Very welcome signal in a period of instability , uncertainty : Philippines envoy on Quad Ministerial meeting in ManilaA Philippines envoy commented positively on the Quad Ministerial meeting in Manila, describing it as a welcome signal amid regional instability and uncertainty.newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
POLITICSJul 20Top China , Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024Top envoys from China and the Philippines are scheduled to hold their first meeting since 2024. This marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 19Philippines calls China racist over animation | The Arkansas Democrat - GazetteThe Philippines has accused China of racism in response to an animation, as reported by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This indicates a diplomatic and cultural dispute between the two nations.arkansasonline.com · United States
POLITICSJul 14MTerra Solar to boost Philippines energy sector †MarcosPhilippine President Marcos stated that MTerra Solar will contribute to boosting the country's energy sector. This indicates a government initiative to enhance energy infrastructure.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 10ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting , Philippines saysASEAN will hold a special meeting to discuss its engagement with Myanmar, according to the Philippines. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the political situation in Myanmar within the regional bloc.interaksyon.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 8The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ BeginsA pall of cynicism hangs over proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.Foreign Policy
POLITICSJul 6Impeachment trial begins for Philippines VP DuterteAn impeachment trial has commenced for the Vice President of the Philippines, Duterte. This is a significant political development concerning a high-ranking official.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 6Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battlePhilippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio did not attend the opening of her impeachment trial on Monday, leaving her lawyers to fight charges that, if upheld, could remove her from office, permanently bar her from politics and reshape the 2028 presidential race. Legal experts told This Week in Asia they expected Duterte-Carpio to be difficult, though not impossible, to convict despite the gravity of the charges because prosecutors would need at least 16 senators – two-thirds of the chamber –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 6Sara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial in PhilippinesA ⁠Philippine senator who is ⁠an ally of Vice-President Sara ⁠Duterte-Carpio was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial that could determine Duterte’s political future. Senator Rodante Marcoleta was due to sit as a senator-judge on Monday at the impeachment trial ‌against Duterte-Carpio. If convicted by a two-thirds majority in the 24-member Senate, Duterte-Carpio could be barred from running in the 2028 elections, where she remains...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Why the Philippines’ new climate pledge hinges on local leadersAs the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) approaches, the Philippines has yet to finalize its updated national climate action pledge through the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The delay is not merely a setback but also an opportunity for the Philippines to develop policies and measures (PAMs) under its NDC that are just, equitable, measurable, and time-bound, ensuring climate action rooted in climate justice. NDC PAMs are the country’s tools for achieving the 1.5°C global target with the Filipino people's welfare at the center. Our 75 percent emissions reduction target, backed by a self-funded commitment increasing from 2.7 percent to 10-20 percent, signals seriousness. Now, the Philippine government and agencies leading the country's NDC development must ensure these goals take root in every community. In this light, the global stage offers both a roadmap and a warning. The recent 64th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (SB64) in Bonn failed to launch the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), a framework designed to protect the rights and interests of workers, women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities during the just transition. Without it, the most vulnerable are left unprotected. Adaptation finance pledges from wealthy nations also stalled. This global inaction has already proven dangerous to ordinary Filipinos, amid worsening climate-related disasters and oil and gas market shocks resulting from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. It is imperative for the Philippines to strengthen its capacity to protect itself while continuing to pursue its climate goals as one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations. It is within this fragile context that we must confront the governance gap that is leaving our local stakeholders behind. The Philippines remains one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, yet our local government units (LGUs), the delegated implementing bodies for our NDC on the ground, continue to operate without sufficient resources. The Reimagine NDC consultations led by The Climate Reality Project Philippines in 2025 revealed that the top challenge faced by LGUs in implementing climate goals is their lack of information and understanding of the NDC. This further compounds other barriers to implementing climate action. These frontline leaders are rarely consulted when national targets are set, yet they are expected to carry the heaviest burden. To further empower LGUs as primary drivers of national climate action, the national government, together with policymakers, must urgently invest in them. Raising our unconditional target to 10-20 percent means we cannot rely solely on foreign aid. We therefore call on the national government to dedicate resources and sustained support for LGUs, ensuring our towns and cities have the capacity to implement local projects without relying on unpredictable international support. The updated NDC must provide clear guidance to LGUs for integrating the NDC PAMs into local plans such as the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) plans. Capacitating our LGUs is how we can deliver just, equitable, measurable, and time-bound climate action. As the PAMs highlight, being “measurable and time-bound” in the 2035 cycle also means setting concrete five-year milestones. Being “just” means recognizing that a wealthy city and a coastal farming town have different capacities while ensuring that climate action protects constituents at the grassroots level. Being “equitable” demands that resources flow to our most vulnerable and least-resourced municipalities. Without capacitating LGUs to implement PAMs, our updated ambition for the 2026 NDC remains aspirational. With such support, it becomes actionable, accountable, and grounded in local realities. In this light, capacitating LGUs is not just an administrative necessity; it is the cornerstone of a just transition. As we move away from the business-as-usual scenario, our LGUs must be equipped to retrain their workers and cushion communities from socioeconomic disruptions. However, ambition without checks and balances is a gamble. The Philippines has yet to establish a fully functional, nationwide Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. A reliable MRV system allows the country to measure and verify its emissions reductions. Having a robust MRV system throughout the 2035 cycle is an essential prerequisite for tracking participation, demonstrating progress, and justifying international support. A comprehensive MRV system will also help the national government set a more ambitious 2026 NDC that is grounded in the realities of local implementing bodies. Highlighting lessons from consultations with LGUs, an MRV system will also support the development of PAMs that are measurable and reflective of LGU capacities and contributions. As we approach COP31, we must confront these global and domestic challenges head-on. LGUs and communities cannot continue to struggle alone; they need government guidance through clear NDC PAMs. Higher ambition is essential to achieving global targets, but timely submission is what the Philippines must demonstrate now. The government must establish a robust MRV system and develop PAMs that are just and equitable for local stakeholders. As the Philippines prepares its updated NDC 2026 submission, we call on the Philippine government and policymakers to pursue our global climate goals with the Filipino people in mind. Every policy and every measure is an opportunity to affirm that the Filipino people, from the local to the global stage, remain at the heart of the country’s climate action.mb · philippines
POLITICSJun 30Quad FM to meet in Philippines on sidelines of ASEAN meetingThe Foreign Ministers of the Quad are scheduled to meet in the Philippines on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting. This indicates ongoing diplomatic engagement among these nations.russiaherald.com · Russia
POLITICSJun 23Philippines blocks app used by school shooting suspectThe Philippines government has blocked an application reportedly used by a school shooting suspect. This action is a government response to a serious criminal incident.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 22Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?A long-delayed bill meant to curb political dynasties in the Philippines – where powerful families dominate elected offices from Congress to local government – has moved closer to becoming law, but critics say the measure could end up protecting the clans it claims to restrain. The House of Representatives approved the measure in early June, a rare advance for an anti-dynasty law, nearly four decades after the 1987 constitution directed Congress to define and prohibit political...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 20Philippines envoy pushes for good relations between Manila , BeijingAn envoy from the Philippines is advocating for improved relations between Manila and Beijing. This represents an ongoing diplomatic initiative to foster goodwill.philstar.com · Philippines
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