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Global gaming commerce platform Xsolla has partnered with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines and the Department of Trade and Industry to strengthen the Philippine game development sector through mentorship, capability-building and international market promotion.
Two Filipino men have been sentenced to four months imprisonment each for illegally entering Sabah, following their detention as part of investigations into the death of a 10-year-old girl.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' strategic anchor, crediting the bloc with bolstering regional security and economic resilience amid mounting geopolitical tensions and global instability.
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has appealed to the Philippines, the current ASEAN chair, to support the country's application for Sectoral Dialogue Partner status within the regional organisation.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have pledged to sustain diplomatic communications between their foreign ministries, including cooperation within international forums, following talks in Manila.
The Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation has initiated a food bank programme in Melaka to provide monthly food assistance to 2,000 vulnerable families over one year, beginning with 200 households in the pilot phase.
A prominent Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Caloocan City on Friday morning. Her partner was wounded in the attack. Police have launched a special investigation.
The Philippines will lead ASEAN foreign ministers in mapping out new approaches to Myanmar's political crisis at an upcoming Manila meeting, building on recent Thailand discussions on implementing the Five-Point Consensus.
Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead an ASEAN humanitarian mission to Myanmar by the fourth quarter of 2026, following diplomatic meetings with regional foreign ministers and Myanmar stakeholders in Thailand.
The Philippines continues repatriating overseas Filipino workers from West Asia, with 10,580 personnel brought home by July despite declining numbers of those seeking to return.
The Philippines has urged ASEAN to strengthen maritime resilience across critical shipping corridors, citing risks from geopolitical disruptions to regional trade, energy security and supply chains.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team challenged the prosecution's impeachment case, contending her controversial 2024 statements do not meet constitutional standards for high crimes warranting removal from office.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte invoked resilience rhetoric as she confronts an impeachment trial spanning 92 days, facing allegations of fund misuse, undisclosed wealth, and threats against the president.
Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra Eala upset defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(9) 6-2 at Wimbledon, while second seed Elena Rybakina fell to Elise Mertens, reshaping the women's draw.
A major public high school in the Philippines shut down after threatening posts circulated online, with police declaring the campus secure. The closure follows a deadly school shooting that killed three students days earlier.
Alexandra Eala has become the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament after defeating Maya Joint at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old now faces defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Philippine authorities have prevented a potential school shooting in Cavite after a Grade 10 student allegedly planned an attack. Police recovered an improvised firearm following alert by school officials who discovered threatening online messages.