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WORLDAug 3Mexico palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565 – Macomb DailyMexican palm wine has served as a cultural and culinary link to the Philippines for centuries, dating back to 1565. This highlights a historical connection through food and beverage.macombdaily.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?The Philippines’ latest push for seabed rights in the South China Sea could complicate its efforts as this year’s Asean chair to build regional consensus, analysts say, adding another layer of complexity to already slow-moving talks on a code of conduct for the disputed waterway. On July 28, Manila delivered an official presentation of its partial submission on its extended continental shelf in waters the Philippines considered its territory to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 3Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China SeaUkraine’s use of cheap, adaptable drones to slow Russia’s military advance has become a model for countries looking to modernise their armed forces, with the Philippines the latest to explore what defence lessons it can learn from Kyiv. Some analysts see a proposed drone partnership with Ukraine as a potential game changer for Manila, offering a short cut to more agile, asymmetric capabilities as tensions persist in the South China Sea. Others are more cautious, urging the Philippines to first...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2Philippines defends efforts to put China - linked education programmes under more scrutinyThe Philippines is defending its increased scrutiny of China-linked education programs, highlighting ongoing national policy discussions and international relations.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 2More scrutiny needed for China - linked education programs , Philippines saysThe Philippines is calling for increased scrutiny of education programs linked to China, indicating potential concerns regarding their influence or operations. This highlights a foreign policy and national security issue for the Philippines.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
WORLDJul 29EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’The European Union’s upgraded partnership with the Philippines signals the bloc’s aim to diversify its Indo-Pacific strategy beyond trade into the security arena. Such a move shows Brussels is seeking a larger role in a region where maritime disputes and challenges to the rules-based order could damage its extensive interests, according to analysts. On Friday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how Helberg sees itThe struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the third part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his State of the Nation address in Manila on Monday to staunchly defend a proposed...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military - will it be ‘a career killer’?The Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand a programme that allows civilian professionals with specialised skills, such as scientists, engineers, doctors and lawyers, to join the military as commissioned officers...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Philippines pushes AI hub , gas , and nuclear to boost investmentThe Philippines is promoting an AI hub, gas, and nuclear energy to attract more investment. This signifies a national strategy for economic growth and diversification.eco-business.com · China
POLITICSJul 27Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loomPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high rice prices, while pledging to pursue corruption cases linked to a flood-control scandal that has battered his administration. But while analysts said the one-and-a-half-hour speech addressed issues Filipinos had expected Marcos to confront, they questioned how the government could afford the handouts and why he announced no austerity or...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 27Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terracesLimited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 26Gov . Pillen Leading Nebraska Trade Mission to Japan , PhilippinesGovernor Pillen is leading a Nebraska trade mission to Japan and the Philippines. This initiative aims to foster international business relationships.klin.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 26Oman , Philippines push investment corridorOman and the Philippines are working to promote an investment corridor between their countries. This initiative aims to foster economic cooperation and investment opportunities.omanobserver.om · Oman
MILITARYJul 26US and Japan join Philippines for South China Sea military drillsThe United States and Japan are participating in joint military exercises with the Philippines in the South China Sea.yahoo.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.standard.net.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second dayasiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 24Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates science - led approach to sustainable food operations through factory tourAjinomoto Philippines showcased its science-led strategies for sustainable food operations during a factory tour. This highlights the company's commitment to environmentally responsible business practices.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 24Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?A potent cocktail of domestic and international political headwinds continues to weigh on the Philippines’ economic recovery, even as inflation eased in June. Economists point to turmoil in the Senate and a recent corruption scandal that rocked the nation as internal shackles holding back an already fragile economy reeling from energy shocks and extreme weather. Dutch financial think tank ING said in a recent report that political uncertainties compounded the Philippines’ economic pressures...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 23What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?The elevation of ties between the Philippines and New Zealand to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, as Manila expands its network of middle-power partners and Wellington steps up its engagement in Southeast Asia, analysts have said. The upgrade also builds on rapidly tightening defence ties, giving Manila another security partner and New Zealand a stronger foothold in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific, observers add. New Zealand and the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supplyThe Philippines’ push to establish a cross-border grid with Indonesia highlights the growing urgency of securing energy supplies amid soaring electricity costs, marking another step towards a long-delayed regional power network. Analysts hail the move as crucial for addressing domestic energy woes and unlocking mutual interests between neighbours, though they also point to geographical and supply-chain challenges. Manila’s Department of Energy said last month that efforts were under way to...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 23Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekendSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 23After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22US says interim trade deal almost ready as Jaishankar meets Rubio in PhilippinesIndian Express