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Nov 12 21:50	The Manila Times Philippines	PH strengthens international ties to address plight of Filipinos in scam hubs MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched verification and coordination efforts with foreign law enforcement agencies following reports that hundreds of Filipinos were allegedly being held against their will … cybersecurity diplomacy organized crime KH MM PH
Nov 12 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	94 fresh troops boost Army division’s combat capacity in Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Fresh from a grueling 30-day training on close-quarters combat and hostage rescue, 94 newly minted Army privates are officially joining the ranks of the 10th Infantry … military PH
Nov 12 16:14	The Manila Times Philippines	‘Keep Myanmar junta out of summit’ SEVERAL members of the House of the Representatives, including Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, urged the executive department to exclude representatives of Myanmar’s military junta … alliances diplomacy MM PH
Nov 12 16:10	The Manila Times Philippines	NAIA bomb joke gets passenger arrested THE Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group arrested a 50-year-old man bound for Hong Kong after he allegedly made a bomb joke at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.The incident occurred on Nov. 10 in … HK PH Same story: 1 more article HK-bound passenger arrested at NAIA over bomb joke The Manila Times (PH) · Nov 12 01:25
Nov 12 08:02	Rappler Philippines	Basilan judge shot dead in Zamboanga City Regional Trial Court Judge Joseph Wee Sit was driving his vehicle when he was attacked by motorcycle-riding men in Barangay Tumaga in Zamboanga City PH
Nov 12 06:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Palawan coast guard extends suspension of sea travel for small vessels MANILA, Philippines — The Coast Guard District (CGD) of Palawan on Thursday, Nov. 12, continued the temporary suspension of sea travel for small vessels due to rough sea conditions. In an advisory, … maritime PH
Nov 12 02:17	Democratic Voice of Burma Myanmar	ASEAN: Increase pressure on Myanmar junta to end abuses Sham elections didn’t wash away Min Aung Hlaing’s atrocities World leaders gathering in the Philippines on Nov. 15-17, should more forcefully address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, Human Rights … diplomacy human rights military political CN IN JP PH MM
Nov 12 00:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Manila court throws out cases vs Sept. 21 protesters MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court has quashed, for insufficient evidence, the various criminal charges filed against eight individuals who allegedly “kicked and grabbed the shields” of police officers during the Sept. … PH
Nov 11 12:33	The Irrawaddy Myanmar	Myanmar’s Coup President Barred From Upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit Host Philippines upholds ban imposed for defying bloc’s peace plan, dealing a major blow to rebranded junta’s bid for international legitimacy. diplomacy PH MM
Nov 10 09:00	GMA Network Philippines	NBI files charges vs. 13 tagged in P13-B cigarette smuggling The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against 13 individuals linked to the smuggling of P13 billion worth of cigarettes into the Philippines. organized crime PH
Nov 10 05:45	Rappler Philippines	After Typhoon Samuel’s exit, Philippines likely storm-free in coming days The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon on Tuesday, November 10, while the easterlies are affecting the rest of the country environment PH
Nov 9 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Legazpi City declared insurgency-free LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The Philippine Army has declared Legazpi City under Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status after recording no armed encounters or insurgent activities in the city over … PH
Nov 9 12:00	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	NBI: 13 face raps over alleged P13-B smuggled cigarettes MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed an agricultural economic sabotage complaint against thirteen individuals allegedly involved in smuggling cigarettes worth P13 billion. READ: BOC seizes over … PH
Nov 9 12:00	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Typhoon Samuel exits PAR; amihan to bring strong winds, rough seas MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Samuel has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but the Northeast Monsoon or amihan is expected to bring strong to gale-force wind gusts. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical … PH Same story: 3 more articles · 2 outlets Typhoon Samuel exits PAR The Manila Times (PH) · Nov 9 09:53 Typhoon Cempaka enters PAR The Manila Times (PH) · Nov 9 06:12 Typhoon Cempaka enters PAR, named Samuel locally Philippine Daily Inquirer (PH) · Nov 9 06:00
Nov 9 01:13	South China Morning Post China	Philippines seeks bespoke BrahMos missiles from India for island defence The Philippines wants to buy more of India’s BrahMos missiles and have them adapted to its terrain, in a move analysts say signals Manila’s search for alternative arms suppliers as the US … military IN PH
Nov 9 00:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	13 years after Yolanda, Tacloban carries lessons into every typhoon TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — For 38-year-old Marian Edano, moving forward 13 years after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) devastated this city does not mean forgetting the husband and relatives she … PH
Nov 8 18:04	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Typhoon Cempaka to enter PAR Monday, briefly stay before exiting Tuesday MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Cempaka is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday morning and will get the local name Samuel, but is not expected to directly affect … PH
Nov 8 16:00	PhilStar Global Philippines	Pinoy seafarer killed in tanker explosion A Filipino seafarer was killed while 21 other Filipino crewmembers were unharmed following an explosion on a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker in the Persian Gulf, the Department of Migrant Workers said … PH
Nov 8 12:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Cempaka intensifies into typhoon outside PAR MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka intensified into a typhoon Sunday afternoon ahead of its expected entry into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the state weather bureau. In … PH Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets ‘Cempaka’ intensifies into typhoon The Manila Times (PH) · Nov 8 11:22
Nov 7 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Angara pushes stronger online safeguards as school shootings raise alarm MANILA, Philippines – Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged technology and social media companies to strengthen age-verification measures and remove online content that promotes violence, as the government seeks to address a series … PH
Nov 6 16:00	PhilStar Global Philippines	PCG delists Joseph Sy from Coast Guard auxiliary The Philippine Coast Guard yesterday said mining magnate Joseph Sy was delisted from the PCG Auxiliary in August 2025 over allegations of fake citizenship. maritime PH
Nov 6 11:22	The Manila Times Philippines	Tropical depression may intensify into super typhoon — Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may enter the country on Sunday, Nov. … PH
Nov 6 00:02	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	In Albay, Mayon evacuees get aid as volcanic unrest persists LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Hundreds of families displaced by Mayon’s unrest are receiving P5,005 each under the government’s cash-for-work program as the volcano remains under alert level 3. In the town … PH
Nov 5 10:24	The Manila Times Philippines	India in final-stage talks to expand missile sale to Philippines, sources say NEW DELHI/MANILA — India is in final-stage talks to expand its sale of supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, as New Delhi … maritime military CN ID IN TH VN
Nov 5 07:26	GMA Network Philippines	PH eyes more BrahMos missile units from India, submits wish list -- Teodoro The Philippines shared a wish list as it plans to acquire additional units of the BrahMos missile system from India, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. IN PH
Nov 5 06:25	The Manila Times Philippines	Almost 28k former rebels given aid — Palace MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 28,000 former rebels and their dependents have returned to the fold of the law since July 2022 and received P1 billion in government assistance to rebuild their lives, … PH
Nov 5 01:34	GMA Network Philippines	PH holds nationwide earthquake drill for Q4 2026 The Philippines on Thursday conducted its Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) featuring a magnitude 8.5 earthquake and tsunami scenario. environment PH
Nov 4 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Man in Zamboanga del Sur nabbed for P5.78-M smuggled cigarettes MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a 38-year-old man in Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday in connection with the suspected P5.78 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. According to the … PH
Nov 4 16:00	PhilStar Global Philippines	Campaign vs scam hubs launched The National Capital Region Police Office has launched a campaign to dismantle scam hubs in Metro Manila by targeting not only their operators, but also the financiers, recruiters, property owners and financial … cybersecurity PH
Nov 4 16:00	PhilStar Global Philippines	In-fa intensifies into typhoon while outside PAR Tropical cyclone In-fa has intensified into a typhoon while moving outside the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PH
Nov 4 16:00	PhilStar Global Philippines	Bomb threat hits Laguna university A teacher was accused of threatening to bomb the Philippine Women’s University in Sta. Cruz, Laguna on Tuesday. PH
Nov 4 06:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Taal Volcano logs 30 quakes in past 24 hours LUCENA CITY — Volcanic earthquakes continue to shake Taal Volcano in Batangas province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. The volcano registered 30 … PH
Nov 3 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	765 firearms surrendered, deposited in Bicol campaign LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Police in the Bicol region have accounted for 765 firearms with expired registrations, including 535 voluntarily deposited by their owners and 230 surrendered during police operations, the … PH
Nov 3 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	PH-based parcel scam hub busted, 159 foreign nationals rounded up MANILA, Philippines — At least 159 foreign nationals, including 128 Indonesians, were rounded up at an alleged “parcel scam hub” in Pasay City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Philippine National Police (PNP) … cybersecurity CN VN PH
Nov 3 18:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	PRO-12 campaign vs loose firearms nets 8 persons, 116 guns COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police authorities in Soccsksargen or Region 12 announced that eight persons have been arrested and 116 firearms surrendered or recovered during simultaneous law enforcement operations from Oct. … PH
Nov 3 12:02	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Coast Guard rescues 34 passengers from distressed boat off Palawan CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 34 persons after their motorized banca encountered engine trouble in Taytay Bay in Palawan on Monday. The passengers were aboard MBCA … maritime PH
Nov 2 08:50	The Manila Times Philippines	Mayon continues to show heightened volcanic activity — Phivolcs MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano continued to show signs of heightened volcanic activity following its eruption last week, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday.Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol … PH
Nov 1 15:34	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	First two FA-50M fighter jets arrive at Kuantan airbase Six more aircraft are expected by April, with the remaining 10 to be delivered in stages through early 2028. military KR PH MY
Oct 31 12:01	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Over 1,400 Albay folk still in evacuation centers after Mayon eruption LEGAZPI CITY — At least 1,477 residents in Albay remained in evacuation centers on Saturday (Oct. 31), a day after Mayon Volcano had a moderately explosive eruption that prompted authorities to enforce … PH
Oct 31 06:02	Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines	Taal Volcano sulfur dioxide emissions drop as number of volcanic quakes rise LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas recorded a sharp decline in sulfur dioxide emissions and an increase in volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours. The information comes from the Philippine … PH

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