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Southern peace talks 'lost momentum'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/05/2025
» Violence in the southernmost provinces has flared with over 20 attacks reported in the past three months amid a stalled peace dialogue with insurgent groups.
The deep South's concerns can't wait forever
News, Published on 13/03/2025
» The phone rings. I hold my breath. Every time there's news of an attack in Narathiwat, my hometown, I call my dad to check. It's a ritual now. One I wish I didn't have to follow.
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte arrested in drug war case
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/03/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines said former President Rodrigo Duterte is under police custody after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant following an investigation into his deadly drug war.
China takes aim at democracy
News, Published on 06/01/2025
» In April 2024, a spokesman for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte suggested that the Philippines and China had entered into an undisclosed "gentleman's agreement" between 2016 and 2022. China would not challenge the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, and the Philippines would send only basic supplies to its personnel and facilities on the Ayungin Shoal. But now, the Philippines is emerging as an essential player in resisting China's strategic ambitions in the region, with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's administration asserting Philippine maritime claims through naval confrontations and new legislation.
Typhoon Usagi threatens Philippines, latest in string of storms
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» MANILA — The Philippines is bracing for its fifth powerful storm in three weeks, with Super Typhoon Usagi set to strike the country’s north on Thursday afternoon before tracking toward Taiwan.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Mindanao, Philippines
Reuters, Published on 03/08/2024
» MANILA - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the eastern shore of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
6.7-magnitude quake strikes Philippines
Reuters, Published on 11/07/2024
» MINDANAO - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Philippines to use ‘forces’ to quell secession attempts, official says
Published on 04/02/2024
» The Philippine government will use its “authority and forces” to stamp out any attempt to separate the country, its national security adviser said following a threat by former leader Rodrigo Duterte to split his native Mindanao from the rest of the nation.
Philippines’ Duterte threatens secession over constitution change
Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dialled up his criticism of Ferdinand Marcos Jr, saying his successor is looking to cement his rule beyond the current term limit in the Constitution.
Folk knowledge can help heal planet
Oped, Published on 08/12/2023
» The Global Stocktake highlights the urgent need for climate action. By tapping into the traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples and local communities, we can unlock valuable insights that could transform our approach to tackling the climate crisis.