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NewsweekSatellite Images Show Unidentified Object at Scarborough Shoal Lagoon Entrance
Satellite imagery captured an unidentified reflective object less than 10 meters in diameter at the southern entrance to Scarborough Shoal's lagoon between May 26 and 28. Philippine officials are investigating the object's nature and origin while efforts to verify its status cont…
forbes.comAI-Generated Video Puts Stronger Words in Romualdez’s Mouth on Duterte Corruption Allegations
A May 21 video posted on Facebook shows former House speaker Martin Romualdez appearing to challenge Vice President Sara Duterte to answer corruption allegations. Multiple AI-detection tools flagged the clip as synthetic, and no news reports confirm the exact remarks shown.
abcnews.go.comSara Duterte’s Net Satisfaction Rating at +29 in March 2026 SWS Survey, Up from January 2025 Low
The March 2026 poll showed a 44-point drop from her October 2022 rating of +73. The survey was released weeks after her presidential run announcement and months before her second impeachment vote.
nbcnews.comPhilippine Defense Chief Addresses South China Sea Disputes at Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. presented the Philippines as a convergence point for middle powers during the final plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, 2026.
manilatimes.net25th Infantry Division Runs UAS Reconnaissance in Philippines During Salaknib 2026
U.S. soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division conducted unmanned aerial system reconnaissance operations at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, on May 13, 2026, as part of the JPMRC Exportable exercise. The drills integrate U.S., Philippine, and partner forces to advance multi-domain ta…
thehindu.comChina Sends Coast Guard Ships Near Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Talks
China dispatched two coast guard vessels to waters east of Taiwan on Monday in response to planned maritime boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines. Taiwan officials said they were monitoring the ships and rejected Beijing's claims.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Police Arrest Lawmaker Amid Ongoing Multi-Billion-Dollar Graft Investigation
Authorities detained a sitting lawmaker in connection with a graft case that triggered nationwide protests. The arrest marks the highest-ranking government official taken into custody in the investigation.
RapplerPhilippine Police Arrest Tony Meloto on Trafficking and Abuse Charges
Police detained 76-year-old Tony Meloto on May 29 at his farm in Bulacan. The arrest follows complaints filed nearly two years earlier alleging lascivious acts, sexual harassment, and trafficking in persons.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Senator Estrada to Surrender After Arrest Warrant Issued
A Philippine senator said he will surrender after an anti-graft court ordered his arrest on a non-bailable plunder charge tied to flood-control project kickbacks. He had previously posted bail on a related graft charge.
manilatimes.netSenator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to police over plunder and graft charges
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel at the Senate on June 1 after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in flood-control corruption cases. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the charges on May 28.
Japan TimesVietnam and Philippines Leaders Meet on South China Sea Navigation
The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines met in Manila and stated that freedom of navigation in the South China Sea remains nonnegotiable. They also agreed to coordinate more closely on regional issues.
RapplerJapan, Philippines Announce Maritime Boundary Talks; China Conducts Coast Guard Patrol East of Taiwan
China's Coast Guard conducted law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan on Monday in response to Japan and the Philippines beginning formal talks on delimiting their exclusive economic zone boundary. The area overlaps with waters Beijing claims as its own territory.
The Japan TimesJapan and Philippines to Discuss Surface-to-Ship Missile Exports
Defense ministers from Japan and the Philippines agreed to begin talks on exporting surface-to-ship missiles. The discussions follow recent joint military exercises and a new bilateral access agreement.
RapplerCalabarzon wins boys’ basketball, NCR retains girls’ volleyball at 2026 Palarong Pambansa
Calabarzon claimed the secondary boys’ basketball title while National Capital Region defended its secondary girls’ volleyball crown as the 2026 Palarong Pambansa concluded on May 30.
cnet.comGenerative AI tools expand political content production in the Philippines
Generative AI allows users to create political images and videos with a smartphone. Established networks are using the technology to increase output volume. The change follows earlier social media tactics used during past election cycles.
abcnews.go.comPhilippines Defense Chief Seeks Closer Taiwan Ties and Regional Military Cooperation
The Philippines defense chief stated the country wants stronger links with Taiwan and other nations to counter what he called China’s nefarious plans. The remarks come amid ongoing regional security discussions.
winnipegfreepress.comSouth Korean Defense Minister Holds Bilateral Talks with Philippine, Norwegian and Dutch Counterparts in Singapore
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, focusing on expanding defense cooperation and seeking support for Seoul's North Korea policy.
abcnews.go.comPhilippines Defense Secretary Says Country Faces Long-Term Maritime Dispute With China
The Philippines expects ongoing friction with China over South China Sea territory, the national defense secretary said. Officials want any further Chinese construction halted.
RapplerPolice Arrest Gawad Kalinga Founder Tony Meloto on Sex Trafficking Warrant
Tony Meloto was arrested in Angat, Bulacan, on the same day a regional trial court in Malolos City issued a warrant charging him with sex trafficking. No bail was recommended.
manilatimes.netDavao Region Defeats National Capital Region 76-66 in Palarong Pambansa Semifinal
Davao Region advanced to the final of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys' basketball tournament after defeating National Capital Region. Calabarzon also reached the final with an 83-76 win over Central Luzon.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Court Orders Arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada
A Philippine court issued an arrest order for Senator Jinggoy Estrada after he was charged in an alleged infrastructure corruption case. The charges claim he received millions of pesos in the scheme.
RapplerOmbudsman Orders Six-Month Suspension of Catanduanes Vice Governor and 11 Board Members
The Office of the Ombudsman issued a preventive suspension order on May 22, 2026, against Catanduanes Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and 11 provincial board members. The order followed a December 2025 complaint filed by Governor Patrick Azanza alleging grave misconduct, abuse of…
RapplerPhilippine University Grants Private Firm Exclusive Rights to Bio-N Fertilizer
University of the Philippines Los Baños transferred commercial production rights for Bio-N to Agri Specialist Inc. in 2023 after state-funded mixing plants declined. The private company now manufactures the microbial fertilizer at industrial scale in Laguna.
Abc NewsICC Schedules November 30 Trial for Duterte on Crimes Against Humanity Charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court scheduled the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to begin November 30, 2026. Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity tied to his administration's anti-drug campaign.
The IndependentMeteor flashes near erupting Mayon volcano in Philippines
Webcam footage captured a meteor streaking past the Mayon volcano during a low-level eruption on 26 May. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the object disintegrated in the atmosphere.
Al JazeeraPhilippines Ends Rescue Effort After Building Collapse in Angeles
Emergency crews in Angeles city ended a two-day search for 16 missing people after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed. Four bodies have been recovered and recovery operations are now under way.
Al JazeeraFour Dead, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Angeles
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles, Philippines, on Sunday. Rescue teams have recovered four bodies and continue searching for 17 missing workers.
citizen.co.zaOne Dead, 21 Missing After Building Collapse in Philippines
A multi-story building under construction collapsed in the Philippines. One person was confirmed dead and 21 others remain missing.
citizen.co.zaBuilding Collapse Near Manila Kills One, Traps Others
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed early Sunday in Angeles, about 90 km northwest of Manila. One Malaysian man died and rescue teams are searching for up to 20 people feared trapped.
japantoday.comNine-Storey Building Under Construction Collapses in Angeles City
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed before dawn Sunday in Angeles City after a thunderstorm. Twenty-four workers reached safety while 21 others remained unaccounted for.
BBC NewsRescue Teams Search for Up to 40 People After Philippines Building Collapse
A nine-story building under construction collapsed Sunday in Angeles City, Philippines. Officials report 30 to 40 people feared trapped and eight others rescued.
RapplerPhilippine Military Academy Welcomes 367 New Cadets in Reception Rites
Incoming members of PMA Class 2030 completed reception rites at Fort del Pilar on May 23. The ceremony marks the start of four years of training for 290 male and 77 female cadets selected from more than 33,000 applicants.
thehindu.comPhilippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
manilatimes.netPalarong Pambansa 2026 to Be Held in Agusan del Sur Province
The 2026 Palarong Pambansa will take place from May 24 to 31 across multiple venues in Agusan del Sur. Most events are scheduled in the provincial capital Prosperidad, with additional competitions in six other municipalities.
upi.comPhilippine authorities ordered to arrest senator over ICC warrant
The Department of Justice directed police and investigators to carry out an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Senator Ronald dela Rosa. The order followed a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the senator's request to block the warrant.
eco-business.comPhilippines Electricity Bills Increase Due to Summer Demand and Grid Costs
Electricity bills in the Philippines have increased this month. Most of the added cost stems from generation charges tied to the country's power grid rather than higher household usage.
thehindu.comPhilippine lawmakers propose National Cybersecurity Council
Multiple bills in the 20th Congress seek to create a centralized inter-agency body to coordinate cybersecurity policy and protect critical information infrastructure.
ecns.cnPhilippine Authorities Investigate Senate Security Officers After May 13 Shooting
Investigators are examining Senate security personnel who fired weapons during an incident involving Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Officials state the shooting did not constitute an attack on the Senate building.
SemaforPhilippine President Says Country Would Likely Join Any Taiwan Conflict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country would likely become involved in any conflict over Taiwan. The statement precedes a planned trip to Tokyo for security talks with Japan.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Revenue Agency Clarifies Rules for Cash Donation Taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued a circular detailing filing procedures and documentation for donor's tax on cash donations. The guidance also addresses deductibility and electronic registration requirements.
Former Police Chief Attempts to Evade Arrest in Philippines
A former police chief tripped while trying to avoid authorities attempting to execute an arrest warrant. The incident occurred after an international court issued the warrant following an earlier arrest of a former president.
jurist.orgPhilippines Says It Will Comply With ICC Arrest Request for Senator
A Philippine government minister said the country will definitely comply with a request from the International Criminal Court to arrest a senator. The statement follows an ICC request related to an investigation. Officials have not released further details on the timing or proces…
South China Morning PostEight Countries Join Support for Philippines Luzon Economic Corridor
The Luzon Economic Corridor project, initially a trilateral initiative between the United States, Japan and the Philippines, will now include eight additional countries. The expanded group will invest in transport infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity, advanced manufacturi…
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news.google.comDan Thomson Declares AI-Governed Micronation on Philippine Island
Tech founder Dan Thomson declared an island in Palawan province a micronation run by an AI council modeled on historical figures one year after claiming to acquire it. The project has drawn 12,000 expressions of interest despite currently having a population of one. Residency app…
manilatimes.netDOJ Places Senator Bato dela Rosa Under Immigration Lookout Order Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
The Department of Justice announced on May 15, 2026 that Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa is now subject to a Bureau of Immigration lookout order linked to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa appeared at the Senate on May 11 after…
newser.comPhilippine Senator Wanted by ICC Flees Senate After Gunfire
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa escaped from the Senate building in Manila where he had taken refuge to avoid an International Criminal Court arrest warrant on charges of crimes against humanity. The departure followed volleys of gunshots fired inside the heavily guarded complex Wednesday…
Philippine Senate Prevents Arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa on ICC Warrant
The Senate of the Philippines blocked the arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa on May 13, 2026, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for alleged crimes against humanity related to the anti-drug campaign. Dela Rosa, who led the Philippine National Police from 2016…
upi.comPhilippine Senate Official Says Drug War Enforcer Has Fled Custody
The chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war left the Senate building on Thursday after seeking refuge there to avoid arrest. Senate officials reported the departure following an arrest warrant linked to crimes against humanity charges. The development marks…
indiatoday.intoday.inGunshots Reported at Philippine Senate During Attempted Arrest of ICC-Wanted Politician
Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate after troops were deployed to arrest a politician wanted by the International Criminal Court. The politician had urged supporters to prevent the arrest. Officials reported the deployment followed the call to supporters…
thehindu.comU.S. and Chinese Leaders Hold Talks on South China Sea Disputes
U.S. and Chinese leaders are holding a meeting on May 13, 2026, with residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea closely following developments. The encounter was the focus of a segment on NPR's All Things Considered that ran 4:09. Thitu Island is known in the Phili…
france24.comGunshots Reported Inside Philippine Senate During Arrest Attempt of Senator Wanted by ICC
Gunshots were reported inside the Philippine Senate building where a senator sought refuge after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the country's former anti-drug campaign.
theyeshivaworld.comU.S. and Philippine Forces Launch Second Phase of Salaknib Exercise
The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division and the Armed Forces of the Philippines opened the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise as Part II of bilateral Exercise Salaknib on May 13 2026. The drill expands multinational training that sharpens interoperabi…
Los Angeles TimesGunshots Fired During Attempted Arrest of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa
A burst of gunfire rang out inside the Senate chamber in Manila on May 13, 2026 as authorities sought to arrest Sen. Ronald dela Rosa on an ICC warrant unsealed this week. Dela Rosa, 64, has remained under protective custody of allied senators since Monday. Senate President Alan…
manilatimes.netGunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate During Standoff Over Senator Ronald dela Rosa
More than a dozen rounds of gunfire rang out inside the Philippine Senate on the night of May 13, 2026, shortly after police and marines entered the complex. No injuries were reported as senators hid in their offices. The incident occurred as Sen.
manilatimes.netShots Fired Inside Philippine Senate During ICC Warrant Attempt on Senator Ronald dela Rosa
Authorities attempted to serve an International Criminal Court warrant on Ronald dela Rosa inside the Philippine Senate on Thursday. Dela Rosa, a key ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, faces the warrant over his involvement in Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. Footage captured…
france24.comGunshots Fired Outside Philippine Senate During Standoff Involving Sen. Ronald dela Rosa
Gunfire broke out Wednesday at the Philippine Senate in Manila as Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, 64, remained inside after the International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant against him on Monday. No one was hurt and it remained unclear who fired the shots.
focustaiwan.twPhilippines Official Urges Military to Block Arrest in Drug War Case
A former top official who led the country's anti-drug campaign has called on the military to prevent government efforts to arrest him for potential extradition to the Netherlands. The official faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. The devel…
uctoday.comPhilippine Senator Runs From Agents in Senate to Evade ICC Arrest
A senator and former national police chief evaded arrest by government agents inside the Philippine Senate building on Monday after the International Criminal Court unsealed a warrant against him. The senator, a key ally in the former president's anti-drug campaign, took refuge o…
BBC NewsICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Philippine Senator
A Philippine senator and former national police chief sought refuge inside the Senate after agents attempted to serve an International Criminal Court arrest warrant unsealed on Monday. The senator, accused of involvement in killings during the 2016-2018 anti-drug campaign, remain…
Abc NewsPhilippine Senator Says He Will Fight ICC Arrest Warrant
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity said he will contest any effort to send him to The Hague. The ICC unsealed an arrest warrant charging him with murder in connection with the country's anti-drug campaign from 2016…