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WORLDAug 31Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from PhilippinesA Hong Kong man has been returned to a Philippine prison in what his legal team condemned as “illegal detention”, after severe weather halted his deportation following his release. Tang Lung-wai’s Philippine lawyer, Blessie Rose Carpena, told the South China Morning Post that prison authorities escorted Tang to the Bureau of Immigration last Friday. However, because government offices were suspended due to a passing typhoon, he was returned to the maximum-security New Bilibid Prison in...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 30Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the PhilippinesVideo shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3 . 8 billionThe article describes how the Philippines failed to detect a Korean gambling racket valued at US$3.8 billion. This indicates a significant issue in crime detection and enforcement within the country.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3.8 billionThe Philippines spent years dismantling Chinese-linked gambling compounds in dramatic, headline-grabbing raids. But all the while, and with far less scrutiny, South Korean syndicates were building a parallel industry worth billions of US dollars – one that a spate of recent arrests suggests is still very much intact. The most recent involved a 29-year-old Korean woman named Kim Young-sun, who authorities allege ran a network of 23 illegal online betting websites out of offices in Pasay and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Roblox , Meta agree to strengthen child - safety measures in PhilippinesRoblox and Meta have agreed to strengthen child safety measures in the Philippines. This development aims to improve online protection for children using these platforms.marketing-interactive.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHAug 28Meta , Roblox to enhance child - safety measures in Philippines , minister saysMeta and Roblox will enhance child safety measures in the Philippines, according to a minister. This highlights ongoing efforts to improve online protection for children.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 27Philippines’ rising military pensions risk triggering budget ‘time bomb’The Philippines’ push for military modernisation is being squeezed by a ballooning pension bill for its troops as fears mount over its ability to finance newer ships, aircraft and other defence assets. The Department of National Defence has proposed spending 142.95 billion pesos (US$2.3 billion) on military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions in 2027, out of a total proposed defence budget of 324.6 billion pesos. The planned pension budget is 7 per cent higher than the 133.91 billion pesos...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Family seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail timeThe family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in the country in July 2000 for the possession of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and placed on remand. He was later convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. While the court recently ruled that his...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defenceFacing a far larger Chinese military presence at sea, the Philippines is looking to drones not as a substitute for warships and aircraft but as a relatively low-cost way to make its forces harder to find, suppress and outmanoeuvre, analysts have said. The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has focused on expanding the military’s drone fleet as part of its external defence strategy. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr told lawmakers on Tuesday that Manila also needed to secure...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Philippines drafts social media ban for under - 14sThe Philippines is drafting a social media ban for individuals under 14 years old. This initiative aims to regulate online access for minors in the country.journalismpakistan.com · Pakistan
WORLDAug 25Philippines may be moving up , but 74 % of Filipinos still worry about rising costs , FWD study findsA study by FWD indicates that despite potential national progress, a large majority of Filipinos remain concerned about rising costs. This highlights persistent economic anxieties among the population.shangbao.com.ph · Philippines
MILITARYAug 25Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities , says defense chiefThe Philippine defense chief announced that the country is looking to expand its military drone capabilities. This indicates a focus on modernizing and enhancing national defense assets.bworldonline.com · Philippines
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Philippines stakes claim as Latin America’s Asean gatewayThe Philippines is positioning itself as Latin America’s bridge to Southeast Asia, testing whether shared history and culture can translate into hard trade figures as Asean and the Mercosur bloc look beyond their traditional partners. Manila’s Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro made the pitch during visits to Brazil and Chile from August 10-13. “Upon this human foundation, commercial bridges thrive: the Philippines stands as the premier strategic gateway for Latin American firms expanding...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 22Philippines - Japan defense agreement takes effectA new defense agreement between the Philippines and Japan has officially come into effect, strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. This development has implications for regional security and alliances.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICSAug 22Has Philippines’ Marcos missed his chance to stop the Dutertes?Less than two years before the Philippines chooses its next president, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr still has no candidate to carry his banner. Sara Duterte-Carpio, his estranged vice-president and fiercest political rival, has already declared her intention to run and remains the early front runner, despite an impeachment trial that could bar her from politics. Marcos said on August 14 that he would “certainly endorse a candidate” in 2028 but added: “Who that is I cannot tell you because even I don’t...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 2188 areas in Philippines declare state of calamityphilippinetimes.com · Philippines
DISASTERAug 21Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruptionWeeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 20Philippines School Shooter Used Father Government - Issued Gun ; Dad Relieved After Zamboanga AttackA school shooter in the Philippines reportedly used his father's government-issued gun during an attack in Zamboanga. The father expressed relief following the incident.jp.ibtimes.com · United States
WORLDAug 20Philippines School Shooter Used Father Government - Issued Gun ; Dad Relieved After Zamboanga Attackhngn.com · United States
WORLDAug 19ISMAIL LAGARDIEN | The curious case of trauma bonding between Japan and the PhilippinesThis article explores the concept of 'trauma bonding' as it applies to the historical relationship between Japan and the Philippines. It delves into the unique psychological and historical dynamics shared by these two nations.businessday.co.za · South Africa
BUSINESSAug 18Paymentology Powers GoTyme Bank Apple Pay Launch in the PhilippinesPaymentology is powering GoTyme Bank's launch of Apple Pay in the Philippines. This reports on the introduction of a new financial technology service in the market.mactech.com · United States
MILITARYAug 18Philippines Confident in U . S . Defense Commitment Despite Middle East RedeploymentThe Philippines expresses confidence in the U.S. defense commitment, despite American military redeployment from the Middle East. This concerns regional security and alliance stability.econotimes.com · United States
DISASTERAug 18Videos show deadly school shooting in PhilippinesAl Jazeera [en]
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