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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a pointed rebuke to China during his state of the nation address, reaffirming Manila's commitment to a 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's expansive South China Sea claims. He also signalled imminent corruption charges against a political ally.
A rare school shooting in Tacloban City by two teenage boys—one only 14—has ignited fierce debate in the Philippines over lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility, with victims' families demanding both suspects face full charges.
Tab Baldwin, former head coach of Ateneo de Manila's men's basketball team, finally appeared before Philippine investigators on Tuesday after missing two prior scheduled appointments in connection with the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines, has left three people dead and five injured. One suspect, described as a child in conflict with the law, has been arrested, while authorities continue searching for a second gunman.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has initiated a formal investigation into a shooting incident at a school in Tacloban that resulted in three deaths and five injuries, signalling heightened scrutiny of gun violence in the island nation.
Southeast Asian nations are tackling infrastructure and social challenges. Indonesia sets ambitious waste management targets while advancing renewable energy. Myanmar expands agricultural exports and food products internationally.
Twenty-four Filipinos who spent nine months detained in Russia have been repatriated to the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's direct intervention with Vladimir Putin during bilateral talks in Kazan.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao has permanently altered the Philippines' southern coastline through coastal uplift, displacing thousands of residents and disrupting livelihoods across affected communities.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president after a dramatic political realignment. The surprise victory came after a key senator switched sides, signalling potential instability in the upper chamber.
Philippines' Justice Department is investigating possible charges against public officials connected to a May 13 Senate shooting and the subsequent escape of Senator Ronald dela Rosa from protective custody on May 14.