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WORLDSep 29Philippines struggles to fill 20,000 teaching jobs: ‘we are facing a learning crisis’The Philippines has 20,000 teaching vacancies to fill, a budget hearing has revealed, with sector insiders warning that the gap signals a mounting education crisis. Those in the industry are calling for transparency in the teacher hiring process, including clear figures on budget allocation and positions filled amid problems of mismatch and improper targeting of job applicants. At a House of Representatives plenary session last week, Antonio Tinio from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 27After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?After a decade of start-stop negotiations, the European Union and the Philippines have found their way to a “substantial agreement” on free trade – one that analysts say could pave the way for Brussels to lock in an Asean-wide pact. The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, capped talks that began in 2016 and stalled a year later, only to resume again in 2024. “I am proud to say we have delivered a substantial agreement that reflects the ambition both sides brought to the table,” EU trade chief...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 26Philippines suspends LPG and kerosene excise over Middle East warThe Philippines temporarily suspended excise duties on petroleum products used for cooking, the presidential palace said on Friday, as it struggles to deal with soaring fuel costs from the Middle East war.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSSep 26Why Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines has sparked a double outcryTaiwan’s transfer of a former coastguard vessel to the Philippines has triggered a dual controversy – raising concerns over the interests of Taiwanese fishermen and prompting strong criticism from Beijing. The matter centres on a 61-metre (200-foot) retired cutter handed over to the Philippine Coast Guard through a non-governmental organisation on Monday, as Taipei and Manila expand practical maritime cooperation despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the PhilippinesMary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.NYT World
CYBERSep 25Philippines’ short-lived Discord ban exposes cracks in online safety strategyThe Philippines’ decision to block messaging platform Discord for less than a day following a series of school shootings has raised questions about the government’s response to child safety online, with analysts describing the move as a show of regulatory muscle that did little to address underlying problems. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Thursday that it had lifted the ban after what officials described as successful negotiations with Discord...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 24Philippines impeachment: is path now clear to convict Sara Duterte?The Philippine Senate has made it mathematically easier to convict Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, but observers say the ruling could intensify a battle over an impeachment trial already viewed by the public as deeply divisive. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, ruled on Wednesday that only senator-judges who are able to take part in the trial should be counted in determining the threshold for conviction. Under the Philippine constitution, a two-thirds vote of the Senate is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Marcos’ ‘existential battle’ with Sara Duterte intensifies in PhilippinesThe Philippine ⁠Senate, sitting as an impeachment ⁠court, on Wednesday lowered the number of votes needed to convict Vice-President Sara Duterte, reducing the threshold prosecutors must clear to secure a guilty verdict. The court ruled that only ‌senator-judges able to take part in the trial should be counted when determining the threshold for conviction. Four of the 24 senator-judges have been unable to take part in the proceedings and cannot vote. The decision means prosecutors now need 14...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22Philippines , EU eye FTA signing in 2027 - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Philippines and the European Union are aiming to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2027. This potential agreement signifies growing economic ties and trade liberalization between the regions.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSSep 22Philippines races to turn Pax Silica into reality before political changes derail dreamsThe Philippines has less than two years to turn its ambitious Pax Silica project from a US-backed plan into a functioning industrial hub before a change of government in Manila – and potentially Washington – puts its future to the test. Pax Silica is an initiative by US President Donald Trump’s administration to diversify US supplies of critical minerals and semiconductors. The Philippines is seeking to position itself as a manufacturing base for companies looking to reduce their dependence on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and USEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Agreement on EU trade deal with the PhilippinesVon der Leyen spricht nach einem Telefonat mit dem philippinischen Präsidenten von einer grundsätzlichen Einigung. Einige Details sind aber noch ungeklärt.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 22EU reaches ‘substantial agreement’ on Philippines trade dealVon der Leyen declares a deal after call with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but negotiators still have work to do.Politico Europe
BUSINESSSep 21Upgraded but underperforming: Philippines’ growth lags behindThe Philippines’ rise to upper-middle-income status was supposed to mark a new phase for one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched emerging economies. Instead, analysts say the milestone has done little to shield the country from short-term pressures weighing on growth: sluggish public spending, delayed infrastructure, high living costs and the fallout from investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Those strains have left the Philippines looking like a regional...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19World : Philippines Pushes For Policies To Boost ASEANâ€TMs Global CompetitivenessMANILA, Sept 19 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippines is pushing for policies to boost ASEAN’s global competitiveness ahead of the bloc’s November summit, which will bring together leaders and dialogue partners, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.bernama · malaysia
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 18School shooting in the Philippines: a student killed two classmates, injured several, and then took his own lifeClarín
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 18Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shootingEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 18Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the PhilippinesAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 18Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: CoastguardPhilippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 18Philippines: At least 3 students killed in school shootingDW News [en]
CONFLICTSep 18Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China and the PhilippinesSouth China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGSep 18School student shoots fellow students dead at school in the PhilippinesNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 18Shooting at high school in the Philippines kills at least 3 young people, injures 6newindianexpress · india
DISASTERSep 18Philippines: At least 2 students killed in school shootingDW News [en]
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