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The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to reduce a 12.5 per cent tariff on exports, arguing that new laws and enforcement mechanisms demonstrate the country's commitment to eliminating forced labour in supply chains.
A policeman and businessman have been arrested following the interception of a van carrying P1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga del Norte. The operation highlights ongoing struggles against contraband trafficking in the southern Philippines.
Two Filipino nationals have each been sentenced to four months imprisonment for illegally entering Sabah. The men were initially detained during investigations into the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
The Philippine Interior Secretary claims a construction worker killed during Manila's anti-corruption protests was struck by a stray bullet from an unregistered firearm, not police weapons.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cast ASEAN as the Philippines' strategic anchor during his State of the Nation Address, emphasizing the bloc's contributions to regional security and economic resilience in an increasingly unstable world.
The Philippines is exploring an Australian-style social media ban for minors as part of efforts to counter online radicalisation and prevent school shootings, following regional police discussions.
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has appealed to the Philippines, currently chairing ASEAN, to support Dhaka's application for Sectoral Dialogue Partner status with the regional bloc.
The Philippines is evaluating Singapore's flood management technologies and best practices to tackle its recurring disaster challenges. Officials attended the 2026 Stormwater Summit in Makati City to assess real-time data systems and water recycling solutions.
Global credit rating agency AM Best has granted MAAGAP Insurance Inc stable credit ratings, including a B+ financial strength rating and superior national scale rating, reflecting strong capital reserves and improving operational performance.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has arrived in Manila to lead the Malaysian delegation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The gathering will address the West Asia conflict and Myanmar's political situation.
The Philippine Senate's impeachment court is preparing to vote on whether to force Vice President Sara Duterte to disclose her financial records, with prosecutors arguing the documents are essential to proving allegations of unexplained wealth accumulation.
A Philippine vlogger and political commentator was killed in a shooting in Caloocan City on Friday. Police are investigating the motorcycle-riding gunmen who fled the scene.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, acting as ASEAN chair's special envoy, will lead a humanitarian mission into Myanmar by the end of 2026, following high-level talks with regional foreign ministers and Myanmar stakeholders.
The Philippines maintains active repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers from West Asia, though demand has declined from earlier peaks. Over 10,580 have returned safely this year.
The Philippines, holding the ASEAN chair, will host an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12. The gathering marks the first direct in-person engagement since Myanmar's 2021 military coup.
The Philippines has urged ASEAN to bolster defences protecting critical maritime corridors, warning that regional trade and energy security face growing risks from geopolitical instability and shipping disruptions.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's defence counsel argued Wednesday that her 2024 threats against President Marcos and associates do not meet constitutional standards for impeachment, claiming she was defending her family against government persecution.
Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala has advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 after defeating world number one Iga Swiatek, positioning herself as a potential sporting icon for the Philippines and inspiring young athletes across the region.
Philippine tennis prospect Alexandra Eala delivered a career-defining performance by eliminating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(9) 6-2 at Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round in a breakthrough moment for Southeast Asian tennis.
A major public high school in the Philippines suspended classes after bomb and gun threats were posted online, with police declaring the campus secure after a thorough security operation.
Philippine authorities have prevented a potential school shooting in Cavite after discovering threatening online messages from a Grade 10 student planning violence. Swift coordination between school officials and police led to the recovery of an improvised firearm.