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Xsolla has partnered with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines and the DTI-EMB to support local game developers through mentorship programmes, international promotion, and commerce infrastructure access.
The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission has mandated Manila Electric Company to distribute ₱9.5 billion in refunds to consumers over six months, correcting rates charged during the regulatory lapsed period from January to December 2025.
Indonesia emphasises ground operations for fire control while addressing urban slums. The Philippines raises alerts as tropical depression intensifies. Singapore expands mother tongue language programmes and infrastructure investment.
An AirAsia flight departing Tacloban for Manila was cancelled Saturday after ground crews detected a landing gear fault before takeoff. The Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport briefly suspended operations, resuming normal schedules within three hours.
Philippine authorities arrested a police officer and businessman after intercepting a van carrying nearly P1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at a checkpoint in Zamboanga del Norte on Friday night.
Two Filipino nationals have been sentenced to four months imprisonment each in Kota Kinabalu after entering Sabah illegally. The men were initially detained during an investigation into a child's murder.
Ten months after Manila's September anti-corruption protests turned violent, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has disclosed that construction worker Eric Saber died from a stray bullet fired from an illegal weapon, not police firearms.
Philippine President Marcos has announced sweeping tax relief measures targeting workers and small businesses, citing economic pressures from Middle East tensions. The proposals include raising income tax exemptions to ₱350,000 annually and corporate tax breaks.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his government's commitment to upholding the 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea, declaring that Filipinos will not yield to pressure.
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. positioned ASEAN as his nation's most reliable partner during a fifth State of the Nation Address, emphasizing concrete regional initiatives in food security, digital economy, and energy resilience as bulwarks against global uncertainty.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has emphatically rejected suggestions she will resign, insisting such a move would betray the 32.2 million voters who elected her despite facing an ongoing impeachment trial.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr faces mounting pressure to restore economic growth and public confidence following last year's devastating graft scandal revelations involving flood-control projects worth billions of dollars.
A newly formed consumer advocacy group in Mindoro has challenged the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative's justification for a recent P1/kWh rate reduction, questioning claims about cost savings from new power suppliers and flagging reporting inconsistencies.
The Philippines is evaluating Singapore's flood management technologies and infrastructure solutions to strengthen its disaster response capabilities, with particular focus on real-time data systems and water recycling methods.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has asked the Philippines to support Dhaka's application for ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner status, during bilateral talks in Manila centred on deepening economic and social cooperation.
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to reduce a newly imposed 12.5% tariff to 10%, following Washington's action against 60 countries for inadequate forced labour import controls.
International credit rating firm AM Best has given the Philippine insurer MAAGAP Insurance Inc a B+ financial strength rating with stable outlook, citing robust capital reserves and adequate operational performance despite exposure to natural disaster risks.
China summoned the Philippine ambassador following a confrontation involving the coast guard at a disputed reef, drawing criticism from the US and regional allies over escalating tensions in contested waters.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was fatally shot in Caloocan City on Friday. Her partner was wounded. Authorities have launched a special investigation into the motorcycle-riding assailants.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, acting as ASEAN chair's special envoy, will lead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar by end-2026 to expand aid access in conflict zones.
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers continues repatriating overseas Filipino workers from West Asia, though demand has slowed. Over 10,000 workers have returned home safely since tensions escalated in the region.
A rare white-pigmented Philippine macaque in Sultan Kudarat has prompted coordinated conservation efforts after gaining attention on social media. Authorities are restricting access and investigating the animal's condition.
The Philippines, holding the ASEAN chair, will facilitate an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, marking the bloc's first direct engagement with Myanmar since the 2021 military coup.
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra Eala advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 by defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, hoping her breakthrough success will inspire young athletes across the Philippines and Southeast Asia to pursue their own sporting ambitions.
Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra Eala produced a stunning upset at Wimbledon, eliminating defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the last 16 of the grass-court Grand Slam.
The International Criminal Court has permitted the prosecution to freeze funds seized from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for potential victim reparations, but rejected attempts to access his personal keys on privacy grounds.
A major public high school in the Philippines suspended classes Friday following online posts containing bomb and gun threats. Police secured the campus and found no devices, as regional authorities intensify security protocols.
Southeast Asian nations accelerated diplomatic and economic initiatives this week, with Indonesia and the Philippines leading bilateral engagements while development projects advance across the region.