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WORLDJul 3China sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talksChina has issued a legal warning to Japan and the Philippines over their planned maritime border talks, calling the move “internationally wrongful” and saying it had the right to hold both nations accountable. It is the latest protest from Beijing after Manila and Tokyo agreed in May to launch formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zones and continental shelf between the two countries, which overlap with areas claimed by China. “The announcement,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 2Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steamAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 2Philippines’ abortion ban drives women to risky, underground servicesThe arrest of a 65-year-old woman accused of selling abortion pills in Manila has offered a glimpse into the shadow economy growing around ending unwanted pregnancies in the Philippines, one of the few countries in the world where the procedure remains criminalised in almost all circumstances. For women and girls trying to end unwanted pregnancies, access often depends on online sellers, market vendors, whispered referrals and the uncertain quality of pills bought far from formal medical care,...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
WORLDJun 30The Philippines’ ube paradoxIf Japan has matcha, the Philippines has ube, and the local and global markets can’t seem to get enough of the rich tuber crop prized for its naturally sweet taste and vibrant purple color that has appeared in a wide range of products from baked goods to beverages. The skyrocketing demand for purple yam—fueled by [...]... Keep on reading: The Philippines’ ube paradoxinquirer · philippines
BUSINESSJun 30Philippines courts Greater Bay Area investors as gateway to Southeast AsiaThe Philippines is uniquely positioned to serve as a gateway for Greater Bay Area businesses into Southeast Asia, the country’s trade secretary said on Tuesday, as she outlined Manila’s push to promote a pro-investment environment. Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026, Cristina Aldeguer-Roque urged investors to view the Philippines as a springboard into the region and to tap into the country’s young, digitally fluent workforce. “We are a maritime, demographic and...South China Morning Post
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
BUSINESSJun 29Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisisPeople in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly ‌income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 28World War II 'hell ship' with over 1,000 prisoners found in PhilippinesDivers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military record finally solved the mystery.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 28Second World War 'hell ship' found in Philippines with over 1,000 prisonersDivers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally solved the mystery.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 26Watchdog exposes illegal dumping of US e - waste in the PhilippinesA watchdog organization has revealed the illegal dumping of US e-waste in the Philippines.bulatlat.com · Philippines
MILITARYJun 25US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones and Philippines: think tankUS “freedom of navigation” operations in the South China Sea declined last year, as it relied more on the Philippines and uncrewed drones for reconnaissance flights over the contested waters, a Beijing-based think tank found. The think tank said that as large American vessels such as aircraft carriers and amphibious groups faced growing maintenance and deployment constraints such as the Middle East conflict, Washington had changed the nature of its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Yet, the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJun 25Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in daysSouth China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in PhilippinesChinese-Filipino business groups have sent aid to earthquake-hit residents in the southern Philippines, continuing their tradition of providing disaster relief at a time when worsening Manila-Beijing ties have complicated public perceptions of people and organisations linked to China. In General Santos City, among the areas hardest hit by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on June 8, local officials and survivors said politics had little place in disaster recovery...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 24Philippines’ worst school shooting puts social media, games in the dockSouth China Morning Post
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
WORLDJun 23Philippines reviews school safety after rare school shooting kills three studentsdailytimes.com.pk · Pakistan
MILITARYJun 23US gives Philippines solar - powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillanceThe U.S. has provided solar-powered sea drones to the Philippines to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, strengthening regional security. This initiative reflects ongoing defense cooperation and efforts to monitor sea territories.bworldonline.com · Philippines
MILITARYJun 23US gives Philippines solar - powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillanceThe US is providing solar-powered sea drones to the Philippines to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities. This action aims to boost regional security and monitoring efforts.interaksyon.philstar.com · Philippines
CONFLICTJun 23High school shooting in the Philippines kills 3 , and police arrest 2 studentsdailyadvance.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 23Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills threeAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERJun 232 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3 and wounds 20yahoo.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 222 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3wdef.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 222 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3kunc.org · United States
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