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Dozens feared trapped in Philippines building collapse

MANILA - Around ⁠30 ⁠to 40 people are feared trapped after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital, a city official said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Shocking reality of 100 families living beneath Manila highways in the Philippines

In parts of northern Manila, the sound of traffic never fully stops. Beneath elevated expressways where thousands of vehicles pass each day, there are narrow settlements built into the shadows of concrete pillars and drainage channels. Families cook meals there, children sleep there, laundry hangs beside cracked support beams, and…

The Times of India

Philippine court rejects senator’s bid to block arrest

MANILA - The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order ‌to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.

Bangkok Post

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Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila

Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country's five-step warning system, ANI reported.

The Times of India

Creative Fatigue Is Now a Balance Sheet Problem: Inside the 72-Hour Ad Economy

In the summer of 2019, a DTC skincare brand based in Los Angeles could run a single 15-second TikTok ad for roughly a month before its click-through rate collapsed. The creative team would produce four to six variations per quarter, ship them to a freelance editor in Manila, pay between…

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Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

Euronews

Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger

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Multi-State Recall Issued for Raw Oysters and Manila Clams Amid Stomach Flu Concerns

The FDA recalls raw oysters and Manila clams distributed in multiple states over possible norovirus contamination linked to stomach flu illness.

International Business Times

YouTuber Vitaly Claims Three Filipino Lawyers Scammed Him Out of Over $400K in Legal Fees — Where Is He Now?

Discover how Vitaly Zdorovetskiy's 2025 Manila arrest led to a $400,000 legal battle, allegations of corruption, and a dramatic return to the digital spotlight.

International Business Times UK

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

Times Life

US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues

The Independent UK

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

China Files Complaint Over Philippine Coast Guard's Presentation That Shows Satirical Xi Jinping Photos

China filed a diplomatic complaint against the Philippines after a Coast Guard presentation featured satirical images of President Xi Jinping, angering Beijing over the South China Sea.

International Business Times UK

Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.

Euronews

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The Philippines, ASEAN's new chair, starts 2026 on a 'weaker footing' after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal

Third-quarter GDP growth in the Philippines fell to a four-year low of 4%, prompting Manila to slash growth targets for 2026 through 2028.

The Independent UK

Filipino Catholics express outrage over corruption scandal during massive religious procession

A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics is joining an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in the Philippine capital, with some using the gathering to express outrage over a corruption scandal involving influential legislators

International Business Times UK

Student Assaulted, Forced to Eat Cockroach After Witnessing Teacher Sexually Abusing Another Pupil

A Manila teacher was arrested for allegedly forcing a student to eat a cockroach to silence them after witnessing the suspect sexually assaulting another young pupil.

International Business Times UK

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy 'Released' from Jail? YouTuber 'Spotted' at Manila Airport After Alleged Early Release

Claims of Vitaly Zdorovetskiy's early release from a Philippine prison spread after a TikTok video, but no official records or credible sources confirm it now.

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International Business Times UK

Russia Claims US Is Hiring Filipinos To Fight War In Ukraine For $5k

Russia alleges a US firm is recruiting Filipinos to fight in Ukraine for $5,000, but embassies deny the claim and experts warn it resembles disinformation.

International Business Times UK

Eman Bacosa Revelation: Is Manny Pacquiao's Son Leaving Boxing For Showbiz?

Manny Pacquiao's son, Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, reveals his crush on Jillian Ward and confirms his official signing with Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Discover how the undefeated boxer plans to balance his rising showbiz career with his passion for fighting following his victory at Thrilla in Manila 2.

The Independent UK

Philippine president under pressure after sister makes bombshell drug abuse claims

Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s office and family deny ‘dangerously irresponsible’ allegations

The Guardian - UK

‘There is so much corruption’: hundreds of thousands protest in Manila over missing flood funds

Huge rally organised by megachurch whose members vote in a bloc could spell trouble for Philippine president

The Independent UK

Latest mass protest against corruption scandal puts Manila on alert

Corruption scandal involving flood control projects implicates power lawmakers and officials

The Independent UK

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal

International Business Times UK

Physical: Asia Mark Mugen's Bizarre Encounter With Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Days Before His Arrest: 'He Was Actually Nice'

MMA fighter Mark Mugen recalls a friendly encounter with Vitaly Zdorovetskiy in Manila just days before the vlogger's arrest for livestream antics.

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