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Bangsamoro election 2026: Philippines holds historic first parliamentary vote after deadly violence
Nearly 2.4 million voters are choosing the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament as election violence, former rebels and powerful political clans test a peace process built over decades.
Philippine ferry fire death toll rises to 35 as rescuers enter burned vessel
The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry fire has climbed to at least 35 after rescuers finally entered the burned vessel off Palawan, while questions grow over how the blaze spread so rapidly.
Philippines warns China could exploit Trump’s cuts to U.S.–South Korea military exercises
The Philippines says China could exploit cuts to U.S.–South Korea military drills. Find out why Manila is expanding defence partnerships.
ReNerve (ASX:RNV) gains Philippine marketing approval for NervAlign nerve-repair device
ReNerve Limited has secured Philippine marketing approval for the NervAlign Nerve Cuff, opening another sizeable Asia-Pacific market as attention shifts to distribution, hospital adoption and recurring sales.
China holds combat drills around Scarborough Shoal as Philippines dispute intensifies
China is turning Scarborough Shoal into a military and legal pressure point. The Philippines’ United Nations claim now tests regional deterrence.
US and Japan back Philippine maritime drills amid China Coast Guard confrontations
South China Sea clashes intensified as United States and Japanese forces joined Philippine drills, raising the risk of a wider alliance confrontation.
China uses water cannon against Philippine vessels for second day near Scarborough Shoal
China used water cannon against Philippine vessels for a second day, deepening fears that coercion near Scarborough Shoal could trigger a wider crisis.
ASEAN ministers demand Hormuz reopening as Iran war threatens Southeast Asian economies
Iran threatens ASEAN’s energy security while Myanmar and the South China Sea remain unresolved. Manila must turn diplomatic access into measurable progress.
Older persons treaty explained: What the new United Nations negotiations could change
The world is ageing faster than its laws. United Nations treaty talks could reshape care, employment, autonomy and protection from age discrimination.
China faces coordinated diplomatic challenge over sweeping South China Sea claims
Fourteen nations and the EU reaffirmed the 2016 South China Sea ruling, intensifying legal pressure on Beijing as dangerous maritime clashes continue.