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DISASTERSep 18Philippines: At least 2 students killed in school shootingDW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 18At Least Two Killed In Southern Philippines School Shooting— RescuerChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 18At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shootingBBC World
POLITICSSep 18Arrests and Court Appearances Heighten Political Tensions in the PhilippinesWhat are the political implications of Martin Romualdez’s arrest, Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC appearance, and the new criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte?The Diplomat
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 18Philippines school shooting leaves at least two deadAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 18Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk dealPoland’s delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippines has given Warsaw a foothold in Manila’s defence market as it seeks to expand exports from its growing defence industry, with analysts saying drones, air defence and potentially co-production could pave the way for a broader partnership. Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski said on Tuesday that Warsaw was keen to pursue further defence partnerships with the Philippines, as Poland poured US$50 billion into...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17From Peru to the Philippines, defending the land comes at a deadly costRFI [en]
POLITICSSep 16A Bumpy Peace Election in the PhilippinesOn a majority-Muslim island, federalists are sparring with Islamists.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 15The Philippines needs to turn fast growth into productive growthThe Southeast Asian nation has proved it can grow. Now, amid shifting supply chains and rising geopolitical tensions, it must prove it can grow more productively. The post The Philippines needs to turn fast growth into productive growth appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 15Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliamentNo party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines' Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro regionWith 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial results.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 14EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade dealManila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first electionsA predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence. Reporting from the region, France 24’s look Jan Camenzind Broomby, takes a look at the vote’s significance, as well as the tensions surrounding election day.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 14Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shootingAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14US-led Luzon corridor in Philippines faces growing scrutiny over real local benefitsWhile Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was pitching the Luzon Economic Corridor to a 600-strong delegation of foreign investors and officials last week, protesters outside were clashing with police, accusing the US-backed initiative of exploiting the country’s resources. The backlash mirrored opposition against the Pax Silica AI supply chain drive – a separate proposal but again, American-led. It underscored mounting tension over the ambitious corridor, since expanded from a transport...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliamentAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 14Man up, break down: unpacking the Philippines’ male suicide crisisRichardson Mojica is no stranger to thoughts of ending it all. The 40-year-old university professor and mental health advocate was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and depression in his early 20s. He finds fulfilment in his job, yet suicidal ideation has always lingered. “We call it passively suicidal – you don’t want to live, but you don’t want to stop everything,” he said, revealing that he had survived a self-inflicted attempt on his life months ago. Survival is a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Philippines holding historic election in Muslim autonomous regionVoters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast their ballots on Monday in the region’s first parliamentary elections, seen as a crucial step in the quest for self-determination and lasting peace after decades of insurgency and violence. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, covers five provinces, three cities and 63 villages across eight special geographic area clusters. It has nearly 2.4 million voters, with election officials aiming for an 80 per cent...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 13Philippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflictPhilippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflictAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 13First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35surinametimes.com · Suriname
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 12More than 50 missing , at least 35 dead after Philippines ferry firernz.co.nz
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 12Philippines begins identifying victims from ferry fire as dozens still missinginternazionale.it · Italy
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 12philippines ferry fire victims first bodies arrivestraitstimes.com · Singapore
DISASTERSep 12First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll rises to 35Le Monde [en]