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China patrols east Taiwan waters ahead of Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks

China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western…

The Times of India

China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"

China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed these claims as unfounded. While Chinese vessels are present, Manila states no active military drills are taking place. This development follows joint maritime exercises by Philippine and US forces in the same waters.

The Economic Times

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

BEIJING - China's military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defence minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions.

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Global macro woes take holidayers in different direction

Indian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shift away from the US and Europe is driven by significantly higher airfares and flight disruptions. Destinations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are seeing increased popularity, while bookings for traditional…

The Economic Times

Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

AAP

Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June

The Independent UK

India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firms

Indian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and Africa.

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Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention

BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained ‌in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations ⁠they faced, China's embassy in the Southeast Asian country said.

Bangkok Post

CP Axtra joins forces with Ayala on mall strategy

CP Axtra Plc, the operator of wholesale and retail stores Makro and Lotus's, plans to strengthen Makro's mall development and asset management in Thailand under a memorandum of cooperation signed with Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates.

Bangkok Post

A mass killing in the Philippines sparks rare scrutiny over counterinsurgency violence – but no wider reckoning

For nearly 60 years, the Philippine government’s war against the insurgent New People’s Army, or NPA, has rumbled on with little accountability in Manila and scarce scrutiny abroad.

The Conversation

Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines are expected to announce Thursday their intention to begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-sharing pact, in their latest effort to boost cooperation amid shared concerns over China's military activities.

Bangkok Post

Japan and Philippines move to bolster military ties as China’s rise causes shared anxiety

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving ‘exceptional level of hospitality’ in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit

The Independent UK

UTN Party opposes jet fuel exports

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) opposes the government's plan to export Jet A-1 aviation fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines, arguing the policy mainly benefits oil refineries while undermining Thailand's tourism sector and energy security.

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ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start in November, judge says

The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.

The Independent UK

Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings

A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines has launched a fact-finding body to document accounts of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown

Bangkok Post

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

MANILA — Vietnam ’s ⁠top ⁠leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos ‌Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's regional alliances and security partnerships.

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Agoda and Philippines Department of Tourism announce strategic partnership to promote and elevate tourism

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced a strategic partnership to promote Philippine tourism, while advance workforce development, strengthen sustainable tourism practices, and enable data‑driven policy and marketing collaboration. Under this partnership, Agoda and...

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Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines

Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the volcano, but this was untrue.

The Independent UK

Moment meteor flies through sky beside erupting volcano

A meteor flew through the sky right next to an erupting volcano in the Philippines.

AAP

All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. Announces Filing of Form 8-K for HyalRoute Acquisition Transaction and Releases HyalRoute Business Overview and Financial Data

NEW YORK, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAE) (“AIFA” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the Company’s previously announced transaction to acquire HyalRoute…

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The Philippines Sets a New Standard in Muslim-Friendly Tourism

MANILA, Philippines, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines continues to strengthen its position as a rising Muslim-friendly destination in Asia, welcoming travelers from the Middle East and the wider Muslim world through a growing ecosystem of halal- and Muslim-friendly tourism experiences. This momentum is further complemented by the country's…

The Independent UK

Photos show the aftermath of a building collapse in the Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble Monday of a nine-story hotel that collapsed while being construction in a northern Philippine city. The building collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City in Pampanga Province.

The Independent UK

At least 4 dead and 17 missing after hotel collapses in Philippines

Unfinished building in Angeles City comes crashing down after fierce thunderstorm

The Independent UK

3 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines

Rescuers have pulled out two workers from the rubble of a nine-story hotel that collapsed while being constructed in a northern Philippine city, bringing the death toll to three with 17 others still missing

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