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1–40 of 153 stories (188 articles) headlines about armed conflict, political violence, unrest, organised crime or natural hazards in the region

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Nov 12
21:50
PH 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 …
Nov 12
18:01
PH 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 …
Nov 12
16:14
PH 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 …
Nov 12
16:10
PH 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 …
Same story: 1 more article
Nov 12
08:02
PH 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
PH 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, …
Nov 12
02:17
MM 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 …
Nov 12
00:01
PH 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
MM 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.
Nov 10
09:00
PH 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.
Nov 10
05:45
PH 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
Nov 9
18:01
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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
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Nov 9
01:13
CN 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 …
Nov 9
00:01
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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
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Nov 7
18:01
PH 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
PH 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.
Nov 6
11:22
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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 …
Nov 5
07:26
PH 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.
Nov 5
06:25
PH 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
PH 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.
Nov 4
18:01
PH 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
PH 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 …
Nov 4
16:00
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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
PH 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) …
Nov 3
18:01
PH 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
PH 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 …
Nov 2
08:50
PH 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
MY 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.
Oct 31
12:01
PH 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
PH 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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