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Six students killed and 17 injured in school shooting in the Philippines

At least six students were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting at a secondary school in the southern Philippines on Friday, according to local authorities. Several of the wounded were reported to be in critical condition. The incident took place at Panga National High School in South Cotabato......

Philippines: the MV June-Aster ferry disaster claims at least 76 lives

The toll from the fire that ravaged the MV June-Aster ferry off the coast of Palawan island on Wednesday has significantly increased. Philippine coast guards announced the discovery of 41 new bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 76. Recovery and identification operations are ongoing. 41 new......

Philippine court issues arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte

A court in Quezon City has issued an arrest warrant for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Liza Araneta Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The warrant follows the court’s rejection of a defense request......

Philippines: Schools Strengthen Security Measures Following Two Shootings

In response to growing concerns about gun violence in schools, Philippine authorities organized a national drill on Thursday aimed at testing the response of educational institutions to an attack. In Bulacan, students and teachers simulated a lockdown situation, while emergency services and police were......

Philippines: Manila reassures on military alliance with the United States despite redeployment to the Middle East

The redeployment of some American military assets to the Middle East is not expected to alter the defense cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, according to a Philippine military official quoted by Reuters on Tuesday. Manila assures that it does not anticipate a decrease in military......

China Warns Philippines Against Relying on US Support in South China Sea Disputes

Beijing has issued a stern warning to Manila, cautioning Philippine authorities against depending on foreign backing from Washington amid ongoing territorial tensions in the South China Sea. During a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed emerging reports indicating......

Australia warns Asia faces critical choice over response to South China Sea tensions

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned that countries across Asia face a strategic choice in how they respond to what Canberra describes as increasingly concerning behavior in the South China Sea, highlighting renewed tensions over maritime security in the region. Speaking on the sidelines......

China and the Philippines face renewed tensions over the South China Sea

Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a new maritime confrontation in the South China Sea, bringing the long-running territorial dispute back into focus as Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet in Manila. The latest incident reportedly occurred near Second Thomas Shoal,......

Philippine Airlines confirms Boeing 787 order to expand long-haul fleet

Philippine Airlines has reinforced its long-term fleet expansion strategy by confirming an order for 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, while securing purchase rights for five additional aircraft, a move that could significantly strengthen its long-haul operations over the next decade. The agreement was......