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The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission has mandated Manila Electric Co. to return ₱9.5 billion to consumers through bill credits, representing overcharges accumulated during a regulatory gap in 2025.
Southeast Asian nations grapple with pressing challenges this week: Indonesia intensifies fire suppression operations, the Philippines faces tropical weather, Singapore expands mother tongue language programmes, and Thailand eyes cross-border growth.
Two Filipino nationals have been jailed for four months each after pleading guilty to illegally entering Sabah. The men were initially detained during investigations into the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
Southeast Asian nations confront mounting environmental and economic pressures. Indonesia targets waste resolution by 2027 amid El Niño drought warnings, while the Philippines accelerates IT-BPM expansion. Singapore reports measles surges despite vaccination efforts, and Thailand grapples with creator economy vulnerabilities and water scarcity.
The Philippine Interior Secretary has revealed that a bystander killed during anti-corruption riots in Manila last September was struck by a stray bullet from an unregistered firearm, not police weaponry.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a pointed rebuke of China during his state of the nation speech, vowing to uphold a 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's extensive South China Sea territorial claims.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' critical partner for navigating geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the bloc's achievements in energy security, digital economy integration, and emergency food reserves.
A homemade bomb exploded outside the Philippine justice ministry early Monday, with a second suspected device discovered near the Senate hours before President Ferdinand Marcos delivered his annual address.
The Philippine National Police chief has signalled interest in adopting or strengthening an Australian-style social media ban for minors to combat online radicalisation and prevent school shootings, following a deadly attack in Tacloban City.
The Philippines is evaluating Singapore's flood control technologies and infrastructure practices to strengthen its disaster management capabilities. Officials plan to assess implementation costs and feasibility of real-time data systems and water recycling initiatives.
The Philippine Senate impeachment court is set to vote on whether to compel Vice President Sara Duterte to disclose her financial records, a pivotal moment in her ongoing trial on charges including unexplained wealth accumulation.
A prominent Philippine vlogger and political commentator was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in Caloocan City on Friday morning, with her partner sustaining injuries in the attack.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned to public life after a year-long absence, fronting a new commercial campaign for Philippine retail giant Bench. The comeback comes after allegations against him were deemed false by police.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, acting as ASEAN chair's special envoy, will spearhead a humanitarian mission to conflict-torn Myanmar before the year closes, following high-level diplomatic meetings in Thailand.
The Philippines continues repatriating overseas Filipino workers from West Asia, with 10,580 personnel brought home as of July. Though demand has eased from earlier peaks, government assistance remains available.
A white macaque with an unusual pigmentation condition has prompted authorities in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines to implement protective measures, closing forest access to prevent poaching and wildlife trafficking after social media visibility sparked conservation concerns.
The Philippines, chairing ASEAN, will host an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, marking the first in-person engagement since the 2021 military coup.
The International Criminal Court has authorised prosecutors to freeze funds seized from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for potential victim reparations, while rejecting requests to access his personal keys on privacy grounds.
A major public high school in the Philippines suspended classes after an online post containing bomb and gun threats. The closure follows a mass shooting at another school that killed three students and injured 20 others.
Alexandra Eala has etched her name into Philippine sports history by becoming the first player from the country to advance to the third round of a Grand Slam tournament. The 21-year-old defeated Australia's Maya Joint at Wimbledon.