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WORLDJul 15Philippines starts active school shooter drills after deadly attack in Tacloban CityThe Philippines has begun holding active school shooter drills after a rare act of violence in Tacloban City last month during which two teenage students opened fire, killing three schoolmates and injuring 20 others. On Wednesday, at one educational campus in Manila, hundreds of students and teachers practised barricading classrooms with desks and chairs and staying silent as an armed actor wearing a black hoodie scoured the halls and rooms. “We acknowledge the increasing number of violent...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGJul 15American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the PhilippinesAn American marine biologist and conservationist was shot and killed in the Philippines. This event represents a significant violent crime with international implications.reporterherald.com · United States
WORLDJul 14American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the PhilippinesAn American marine biologist and conservationist was shot dead in the Philippines, marking a tragic incident for the scientific and conservation communities.winchesterstar.com · United States
WORLDBREAKINGJul 14American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippinesgreeleytribune.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
MILITARYJul 13How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague rulingA decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that Beijing’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and analysts say Manila remains heavily outmatched at sea but has begun turning its landmark legal victory into a more credible form of deterrence. The Philippines brought the case in 2013 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos), challenging Beijing’s nine-dash line and other claims. The tribunal ruled that China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Exhibition Imagining an Archipelago : Art from Cuba , Guam , the Philippines , Puerto Rico … – Repeating IslandsAn exhibition titled "Imagining an Archipelago" is showcasing art from various islands including Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. This cultural event explores themes related to island nations through artistic expression.repeatingislands.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in PhilippinesDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Landslides Kill 15 In Philippines As Typhoon Nears TaiwanChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Philippines landslides kill 15 as Typhoon Bavi threatens regionAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTJul 10People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea rulingSouth China Morning Post
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
BUSINESSJul 10Why the Philippines is losing out in Southeast Asia’s investment boomThe Philippines still lags behind its neighbours in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) after its inflows remained stagnant in 2025, even as a financing influx swept the region. This has cast the spotlight on a corruption scandal that has roiled the country and dented investor confidence to some extent, on top of long-standing systemic issues, analysts say. Manila ranked sixth in Southeast Asia after capturing just US$9 billion of the US$244 billion capital boom last year, according to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 10Philippines looks to space for bird’s-eye view of South China Sea threatsThe Philippines is preparing to create a military space centre by 2028, a move that could help Manila strengthen surveillance, communications and command across its archipelago and in contested areas of the South China Sea. But analysts said the ambition would be constrained by the technical, financial and manpower hurdles of turning space assets into military capability. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr said on Tuesday the initiative – which would enhance...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9Philippines got an economic upgrade, yet many Filipinos feel it’s no ‘big deal’The World Bank recently upgraded the Philippines to an upper-middle-income country, but that classification makes little difference to many Filipinos grappling with rising cost of living, debt and stagnant wages. Manila resident Ann Michelle Federez-Abato, 35, said her entire salary goes towards her parents’ mortgage, while she and her two-year-old daughter subsist on a monthly remittance of 20,000 pesos (US$324) from her husband, who works abroad as a production officer at a factory. Much of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 8The Philippines’ ‘Trial of the Century’ BeginsA pall of cynicism hangs over proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSJul 8In Philippines, solar power becomes ‘practical necessity’ as energy costs soarJoab Jorge runs Dream Latte Cafe, a speciality coffee shop and small-batch roastery, with his mother Ces out of their old ancestral home in Pilar, a town in Bataan province some 180km (112 miles) northwest of Manila. Rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts have put a strain on the business, which has already had to raise prices by 10 per cent to cover higher costs for goods and imported coffee beans since the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February. The...South China Morning Post
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
WORLDJul 6The Philippines is now upper - middle income . Why doesnt it feel that way ? The Philippines has achieved upper-middle-income status, prompting questions about the public's perception of this economic change. This article examines the disconnect between official economic metrics and lived experience.rappler.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 6Philippines races to lock in cheaper loans after upper - middle - income upgradeFollowing its upgrade to upper-middle-income status, the Philippines is actively seeking to secure more affordable loans. This development reflects the country's efforts to leverage its improved economic standing for financial benefits.rappler.com · Philippines
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
BUSINESSJul 6Philippines’ record capital wage rise leaves workers hungry for moreIn the Philippine capital, 85 pesos (US$1.40) is barely enough to buy a meal for one, let alone a family of five. Yet that modest sum, roughly the price of 1½kg of premium imported rice, is the largest single wage increase ever approved for Metro Manila’s minimum-wage earners. The government called it “historic”. Labour groups called it an insult. The increase, to be rolled out in two stages, was confirmed by the Department of Labour and Employment on Tuesday. Non-agricultural workers will see...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3US, European business groups hail Philippines’ new World Bank statusForeign business groups welcomed the Philippines’ leap to upper-middle-income status as a positive signal of the country’s growing position as a competitive investment destination. In a statement, the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) said the World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines is an important milestone in the country’s pursuit of economic progress. “This achievement sends a positive signal to global investors at a time when companies are reassessing supply chains, expanding regional operations, and looking for new growth markets across the Indo-Pacific,” AmCham said. The Philippines moved up from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income-country (UMIC) status after its gross national income (GNI) per capita reached a record $4,850, according to the World Bank. AmCham said the Philippines’ new status will further strengthen its appeal to American companies looking to invest in Southeast Asia. The group noted that the country is already attractive due to its young and skilled workforce, strong English proficiency, and longstanding economic ties with the US. “These advantages, combined with a growing consumer market, position the Philippines to attract more investments in advanced manufacturing, digital services, infrastructure, healthcare, and other high-value sectors,” it said. To ensure that this momentum carries into the coming years, AmCham said the country must focus on instituting reforms aimed at sustaining growth and enhancing competitiveness. Among the top priorities, according to the group, is advancing policies that encourage innovation and investment to position the Philippines to attract more high-value investments and create better jobs. This also includes accelerating infrastructure development, improving digital connectivity, ensuring affordable and reliable energy, streamlining government processes, and strengthening public-private partnerships, AmCham said. “Continued public-private sector collaboration will be essential to ensuring that this milestone translates into broader economic opportunities and long-term prosperity,” the group added. The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said in a separate statement that the country’s UMIC status comes at a pivotal time for economic relations between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines, especially as both sides look to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA). “As the Philippines advances in its development path, the timely conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and commercially meaningful EU-Philippines FTA becomes even more important,” said ECCP President Diana Edralin. She said the trade pact will build on the Philippines' economic gains by unlocking new opportunities in trade and investment and establishing a more permanent and reciprocal framework for market access to the EU. (Dexter Barro II)mb · philippines
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