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.
The Diplomat

Japan, Philippines to Begin Negotiations on Intelligence Sharing Agreement

A General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) is expected to be high on the agenda when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Japan later this week.
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Taiwan aids Manila families

MANILA, Philippines — Free medical services and Taiwanese cultural activities have been provided to underserved residents in Manila. Held at the Chiang Kai Shek College, the community outreach ...
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BARI opens in Manila, introducing the Philippines’ first immersive storytelling museum

A new immersive attraction is redefining experiential entertainment in the country as BARI: The Abandoned Princess officially ...
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The Philippines in 2026: Between Alliance Commitment and Strategic Hedging

Despite holding fast to its alliance with the United States, several recent developments suggest that Manila has not forgotten how to hedge.
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Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host his Vietnamese counterpart Tô Lâm for a two-day state visit from May 31 to June 1.
Rappler

DENR permit fails to quell uproar over Manila tree-cutting

The DENR’s assurances that the tree-cutting in Manila is legally authorized fail to assuage the concerns of urban mobility advocates, landscape architects and environmentalists ...
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PDEA: P292.4M shabu found in packs at Manila port

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P292.4 million was intercepted by authorities at the Manila ...