DJ shot dead during live broadcast in Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr “strongly condemned” Juan Jumalon’s murder Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023
A Philippine radio anchor was shot and killed while on a Facebook livestream Juan Jumalon was the 199th journalist to be killed in the country since 1986, when an uprising toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the current president's father. WEKU · Nov 5, 2023
A Philippine radio anchor is fatally shot while on Facebook livestream watched by followers A radio anchor has been fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the program live on Facebook The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Japan's prime minister tours Philippine patrol ship and boosts alliances amid maritime tensions Japan’s prime minister has toured a Philippine patrol ship in a symbolic show of support as Tokyo shores up regional alliances to counter China’s assertiveness in maritime disputes with its neighbors The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Japan's prime minister visits Manila to boost defense ties in the face of China's growing aggression Japan’s prime minister is visiting the Philippines, where he's expected to announce a security aid package and upcoming negotiations for a defense pact The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
The Guardian view on south-east Asian dynasties: political leaders are keeping it in the family Editorial: Indonesia’s president was welcomed as the first to have emerged from outside its elites. Now his son is being propelled towards power The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Race to fix crumbling Philippines ship threatens conflict in South China Sea Even as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most likely to spark a conflict between the world’s largest economies is currently an immobile World War II-era ship sitting in waters further to the south. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023
US renews warning it will defend treaty ally Philippines after Chinese ships rammed Manila vessels The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
Ferdinand Marcos Jr drops Philippines holiday marking toppling of father Day commemorating 1986 People Power Revolution omitted from official list of holidays for 2024 The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships' aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Chinese coast guard claims to have chased away Philippine navy ship from South China Sea shoal China’s coast guard claims to have chased a Philippine navy ship from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions between the two countries over rich fishing areas escalate The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
3 Filipino fishermen die in South China Sea after their boat is hit by a passing commercial vessel The Philippine coast guard says three Filipino fishermen have died in the disputed South China Sea after their boat was accidentally hit by a passing commercial vessel The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Philippines Marcos Jr says boat deaths in South China Sea being probed Philippine Coast Guard said three Filipino fishermen died when their boat was hit and sank in disputed sea. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023
WEKU · Sep 29, 2023 Marcos says the Philippines will defend its waters against Chinese aggression The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Marcos says Philippines is not looking for trouble but will defend waters against Chinese aggression The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Philippines says it will remove any barrier China installs in the disputed South China Sea A Philippine admiral says Filipino forces will dismantle any floating barrier that China’s coast guard may install in the disputed South China Sea
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023 Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.
Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023 Disappearances ‘speak to dangers’ of environmental activism in Philippines Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026 The move is a new blow to the ruling generals seeking international recognition after seizing power in 2021.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals Myanmar won’t take over the rotating leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as scheduled in 2026, in the latest blow to efforts by its ruling generals to gain international recognition after violently seizing power in 2021
Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023 Philippines’ Marcos orders price cap for rice amid ‘alarming’ price surge Presidential office announces price ceiling for staple, citing ‘considerable economic strain on Filipinos’.
The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023 As Australia strengthens its ties with the Philippines, it's wading even further into the dangerous South China Sea At the end of last week, 1,200 Australian troops took part in a joint military exercise in the Philippines with hundreds of Filipino and American forces. Their mission: simulating the retaking of an island by a hostile force, presumably in the South China Sea.