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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued work stoppage orders on six vessels of a shipping firm, which owns one of the ferries that was lost to a …

（中央社記者楊堯茹台北19日電）第13屆台菲農漁業合作會議順利落幕，外交部今天表示，會中兩國農業部同意深化交流合作，且雙邊正式簽署「畜產研究合作瞭解備忘錄」，展現兩國強化未來畜產合作決心。

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) on Monday said that the national government will keep its hands off the selection of the next …

China"s maritime aggression threatens not only the Philippines but also other Southeast Asian countries with territorial claims in the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Monday.

The Philippines’ telco industry wants the country to become a regional digital hub anchored by stable underwater cables, but a leading executive and analysts warn that slow approvals for repairs, limited monitoring …

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division suspended for 90 days Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in connection with his plunder case.Third Division Clerk of Court Dennis Pulma confirmed on Monday that the resolution, …

Newtalk新聞 中國駐菲律賓大使井泉日前宣稱倘若中國選擇動用武力，便能「輕易獲勝」，但隨後又強調中國不會選擇使用武力，因為「我們熱愛和平」。相關言論引發菲律賓當局強烈不滿，總統小馬可仕（Ferdinand Marcos Jr.）更直言，這番話聽起來像是一種威脅。而菲律賓外交部今（19）日正式召見井泉，表達強烈反對，並強調將在維持雙邊溝通的同時，保留採取進一步外交行動的權利。 當地時間15日，井泉出席在菲律賓奎松市參加活動，並在活動結束後接受媒體訪問。當被問及菲律賓國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gilberto Teodoro Jr.）將中國形容為區域「麻煩製造者」的言論時，井泉予以反駁，並宣稱倘若中國想要動用武力，便可能輕易獲勝，「但我們不會使用武力，因為我們熱愛和平」。 相關言論隨即引發菲律賓官員批評。菲律賓總統小馬可仕於16日受訪時表示，井泉的說法聽起來非常像是一種威脅，也不是符合外交禮儀的發言，因此希望進一步了解井泉的真正意思。 菲律賓外交部今日發布聲明指出，外交部長拉札羅（Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro）正式召見井泉，針對其15日涉及武力威脅的公開發言，表達菲律賓政府的嚴重關切與強烈反對。拉札羅表示，井泉的言論具有挑釁性且不可接受，不僅無助於促進菲中兩國相互理解，更可能加劇原本敏感的雙邊關係，損害雙方為推動相互理解與合作所付出的努力。 聲明指出，菲律賓作為民主國家，重視言論自由及多元意見，但絕不接受外國使節試圖恐嚇行使相關權利的人士。菲律賓外交部強調，外國使團不應公開批評或嘲諷依法履行職責的菲律賓官員及立法人員。拉札羅也表示，涉及敏感議題的爭議，應透過既有外交管道及雙邊機制處理，為兩國保留對話與接觸的空間。 聲明進一步指出，菲律賓外交部將持續與中國進行坦誠對話及建設性接觸，維持雙方溝通管道暢通，並努力穩定雙邊關係，尤其是在非敏感領域的合作。不過，菲律賓政府仍將在重大議題上堅定維護既有立場，並保留在必要時採取進一步外交行動的權利。 《路透社》報導指出，井泉發表相關言論後，部分菲律賓國會議員呼籲將其驅逐出境，或宣布為「不受歡迎人物」。不過，菲律賓總統今日表示，小馬可仕目前並不希望採取宣布中國大使為不受歡迎人物的措施。 針對菲律賓召見井泉及部分議員要求驅逐中國大使的呼聲，中國外交部發言人毛寧今日在例行記者會上表示，改善與發展中菲關係符合雙方共同利益，但中方堅決反對菲律賓個別人士惡意炒作涉華議題、破壞雙邊關係，並要求菲律賓政府採取實際措施，約束個別政客不負責任的言行。延伸閱讀：中國填海造陸再加一！西沙羚羊礁3000公尺長跑道建設中 恐「翻轉」南海美期中選舉最新民調！民主黨領先 8% 川普支持度創歷史新低中國第二艘超大型UUV支援艦現身廣州 「小一號」顯示「多線並行」實力美軍在台灣周邊演習 部署復仇女神飛彈發射裝置和MADIS防空系統楊宏基觀點》「防衛台灣」是核心利益還是戰略負債？台灣不該「偏聽」

China firmly opposes certain individuals in the Philippines hyping up China-related issues and undermining bilateral ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines — The peso plunged to a new record low of P63.09 against the greenback on Monday.The local currency weakened by ten and a half centavos to P63.06 from Friday's P62.985:$1. …

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — Malaysia is spearheading efforts to strengthen Asean’s self-reliance in essential medici...

A Manila court has sentenced a business owner to up to 20 years in prison for illegally importing hazardous waste materials from Canada, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.

Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday filed a resolution calling on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to recommend declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, following his contentious statement that Beijing …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Rommel Supangan as the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Malacañang announced Monday.He replaces outgoing PCG admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, who reached the mandatory …

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro summoned on Monday Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to convey the Philippines' serious concern and strong objection to his public statement which conveyed "a …

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over parts of Batangas, Quezon, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal on Monday morning, the state weather bureau said. In …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Energy chief Alfonso Cusi on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan Third Division for permission to travel to China and Japan starting Oct. 31. Cusi is facing a graft case …

MANILA, Philippines — The 1PWD Party-list on Monday filed a complaint-referral before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against the hosts and producers of the Machong Chismisan podcast following insensitive remarks directed …

MANILA, Philippines — Three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao City were removed from their posts amid the investigation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to improve nurse-to-patient ratios, fill vacant positions, and provide more opportunities for Filipino nurses. He made the commitment during the Philippine Nurses …

MANILA, Philippines – The National Police Commission (Napolcom) introduced new questions in its nationwide Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional examinations as part of its effort to weed out diploma-mill graduates …

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday pressed the need for a more effective implementation of laws that protect persons with disabilities (PWDs) after a derogatory remark was made against Joshua …

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — The installation of the Philippine Military Academy’s first female Commandant of Cadets on Saturday, Oct.17, was a reunion of many of the pioneering women who were …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez allegedly urged former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to run as a party-list nominee, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday. Larry Bellen, …

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) suspended the operations of six vessels of Atienza Interisland Ferries in relation to the fatal fire incident of MV June Aster, Labor …

LUCENA CITY — A concerned citizen helped foil an attempted bank robbery in Rosario, Batangas, on Sunday, with the arrest of an armed man who allegedly broke into a branch of the …

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Champi, which is monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), maintained its strength on Monday morning ahead of its expected entry into the country, according to the …

MANILA, Philippines — An Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis should not excuse a person from making insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities (PWDs), 1PWD Party-list Rep. JD Castro said Monday. This came after …

MANILA, Philippines — A prosecution witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday that he saw up to 60 “maleta” moved in and out of the luxury condominium of former Ako Bicol …

MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Gasoline prices are set to drop by P4.30 per liter on Tuesday, while diesel prices will increase by P2.60 per liter; the …

LUCENA CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) identified four additional bird species in the Pamitinan Protected Landscape (PPL), enriching the area’s biodiversity profile. In a report on Sunday, …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) stepped up its security operations in residential areas and public places to prevent crimes as preparations for the observance of All Saints’ Day and …

BANGKOK — Eurovision Song Contest Asia has named all 11 contestants for its inaugural edition in Thailand, with Cambodia becoming the final country to select its representative for the regional music competition. …

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday announced placing Santa Maria, Laguna Municipal Treasurer Ma. Theresa Lagonoy Lontok under suspension for one month and one day without pay over …

Newtalk新聞 中國半官方智庫南海戰略態勢感知計劃（SCSPI）今天（19日）在社群平台「X」發布一段據稱為10月15日拍攝的影片，指菲律賓海軍「馬德雷山號（BRP Sierra Madre LT-57）」船員在仁愛礁（Second Thomas Shoal，直譯：第二托馬斯淺灘）向海中傾倒垃圾，破壞海洋生態。 該影片為黑白紅外或熱成像畫面，時長約20秒，畫面標示SCSPI標誌、中文航海數據（含航向、本機位置約北緯9度47分、東經115度51分）及時間戳2026年10月15日18時13分至19時27分。畫面顯示老舊軍艦靜止於海面，船身可見人員活動及綠框標記區域，旁有小型船隻，SCSPI稱此為菲律賓船員傾倒垃圾的證據。貼文發布後有用戶回覆稱「A.I generated」（AI生成），質疑影片真實性。 SCSPI為北京大學海洋戰略研究中心主任胡波主導的智庫，自2019年成立，專注南海態勢開源數據分析，常發布美軍及區域軍事活動報告，立場與中國官方敘事接近。 「馬德雷山號」為二戰時期美製登陸艦，1999年由菲律賓海軍故意擱淺於該淺灘，作為常駐軍事哨站，以回應中國1995年佔領附近美濟礁。菲律賓依2016年南海仲裁裁決主張該淺灘為其專屬經濟區內低潮高地，拒絕中國要求拖離。中國長期主張該艦非法擱淺，並多次指控其鏽蝕、排放污水與垃圾造成珊瑚礁嚴重損害，2024年自然資源部相關報告稱船體周邊活珊瑚覆蓋率大幅下降，重金屬與磷污染升高。 菲律賓官方過去多次駁斥類似指控為「虛假敘事」或「誤導」，強調中國填海造島與巨蚌採捕才是南海珊瑚破壞主因，並指中國船舶在該海域的攔截與水炮行動加劇緊張。近期10月初，菲律賓曾指控中國海警延遲其船員醫療撤離達10小時以上。 目前雙方對該影片內容尚無進一步官方回應，此指控延續雙方在該爭議海域的資訊與環境爭議。延伸閱讀：楊宏基觀點》「防衛台灣」是核心利益還是戰略負債？台灣不該「偏聽」楊宏基觀點》不只要錢還要人！這評估報告戳破明擺著卻沒人承認的現實楊宏基觀點》東海已成第三火藥引線 中國用敵國條款與海上民兵船牆「卡」日本護航「捏頭」中生扯言論自由 矢板明夫：只要和中國有關林沛祥就格外寬容美軍在台灣周邊演習 部署復仇女神飛彈發射裝置和MADIS防空系統

MANILA, Philippines — Senators Raffy Tulfo, Robin Padilla, Alan Peter Cayetano and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto are statistically tied for the top spot in the early race for the 2028 senatorial …

MANILA, Philippines — As road rehabilitation and reblocking works continue along major thoroughfares, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday also ordered maintenance crews nationwide to ensure roads leading to …

MANILA, Philippines —Typhoon Champi maintained its strength as it continued to approach the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday.In the tropical cyclone advisory issued today at 11 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, …

In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across the country. Thailand has paid out billions of baht in flood relief but is now looking for billions …

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-four people comprising the first batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be repatriated after flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Monday morning.Earlier, flights were …