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Global gaming commerce platform Xsolla has partnered with the Philippines' game developer association and government trade agency to accelerate the nation's game development sector through mentorship, capability-building and international market promotion.
The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund ₱9.5 billion to consumers, with refunds appearing as separate line items on electricity bills within six months.
Across Southeast Asia, governments grapple with environmental and economic challenges. Indonesia sets waste targets as El Niño threatens drought. The Philippines liberalizes IT expansion while Singapore leads green building initiatives.
Ten months after deadly Manila riots during anti-corruption protests, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla disclosed that a bystander's death resulted from a stray bullet fired from an illegal firearm, not from police weapons.
A homemade bomb detonated outside Manila's justice ministry early Monday, with a second suspected device found near the Senate hours before President Ferdinand Marcos's annual state address.
Global credit rating agency AM Best has assigned a stable outlook to Philippines-based MAAGAP Insurance Inc, granting it a B+ financial strength rating and bbb- long-term issuer credit rating, reflecting solid balance sheet and adequate operational performance.
China has summoned the Philippine ambassador after a clash involving the China Coast Guard at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, drawing swift condemnation from the United States and allied nations.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is travelling abroad on an approved personal trip spanning Qatar, Germany, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands until July 31, while her impeachment trial continues.
Escalating South China Sea tensions and Myanmar's pariah status are set to test ASEAN unity at this week's Manila gathering, as the US and China signal competing strategic interests in Southeast Asia.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court is scheduled to vote on a prosecution request to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records, a pivotal moment in her ongoing trial on charges including unexplained wealth accumulation.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Caloocan City on Friday morning. Her partner was wounded. Police have launched a special investigation task group.
A coalition of 14 nations, led by the Philippines, marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, reaffirming its legal validity and calling for peaceful resolution of maritime disputes.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has reiterated that the impeachment complaint against her involving an alleged assassination plot lacks credible evidence, pointing to inconsistencies uncovered during cross-examination of prosecution witnesses.
A 14-nation coalition led by the Philippines marked ten years of the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, emphasizing its binding legal status and calling for peaceful dispute resolution.
The Philippines continues repatriating overseas Filipino workers from West Asia, though the pace has slowed from peak levels in April and May. Over 10,580 have returned safely since tensions escalated.
Filipino immigration authorities arrested a 72-year-old Canadian national in Laguna following notification from Canadian law enforcement about his alleged history of child sexual offenses across Southeast Asia.
As ASEAN chair, the Philippines will convene an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, marking their first in-person engagement since the 2021 military coup.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has characterised her ongoing impeachment trial as a 'bloodbath,' declaring she will emerge 'bloodied but unbowed.' She faces four articles of impeachment alleging financial misconduct, unexplained wealth, procurement irregularities, and assassination threats.
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala reached the Wimbledon last 16 by defeating Poland's Iga Swiatek, becoming a potential national sports icon and hoping to inspire young people across the Philippines.
Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra Eala stunned defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek with a composed 7-6 6-2 victory on Saturday, becoming the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round.
Filipino tennis prospect Alexandra Eala delivered a career-defining performance by eliminating defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the third round, securing a berth in the second week of the Grand Slam.
Classes suspended at Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School after threatening online posts, marking another security scare in the Philippines weeks after a deadly school shooting.
Alexandra Eala has become the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament, defeating Australia's Maya Joint at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old will next face defending champion Iga Swiatek.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City killed three students and exposed critical gaps in how schools identify and respond to warning signs of violence before tragedy strikes.
Philippine police have prevented a potential school shooting after intercepting threat information from vigilant school officials in Cavite. A Grade 10 student has been taken into custody, and an unregistered improvised firearm was recovered.
Vice President Sara Duterte has seized upon a large Iglesia ni Cristo gathering in Manila to denounce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's administration as riddled with poor governance and democratic backsliding, claiming the government responds to criticism with intimidation.