Philippines
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Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis
The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The governm…
- Asia Pacific, Energy, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Fossil fuels, Philippines, US-Israel war on Iran, World news
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says …
- Energy industry, India, Japan, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, US-Israel war on Iran
How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe
From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises…
- Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, US-Israel war on Iran, Vietnam, World news
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight
From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing r…
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‘If I go home, we don’t have enough money’: the low-paid Filipino workers caught up in the war on Iran
Filipino carer Mary Ann De Vera was the first victim of the war in Israel, while thousands of others remain in…
- Asia Pacific, Business, Energy industry, Oil and gas companies, Philippines, US-Israel war on Iran, World news
Philippines orders energy cuts in response to Middle East war
South-east Asian country limits air conditioning and travel for public officials amid soaring fuel pricesMiddl…
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Duterte at ‘very heart’ of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines, ICC told
Ex-president, accused of crimes against humanity, selected targets and promised immunity for death squad membe…
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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid
Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pl…
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At least 18 people dead as Philippines ferry with 350 onboard sinks
Rescuers save at least 316 after inter-island ferry sank en route from city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo isla…
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Filipino journalist Frenchie Cumpio found guilty of terror financing in verdict rights groups call ‘absurd’
Reporters Without Borders said the ruling against the 26-year-old journalist showed a ‘blatant disregard for p…
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What is the status of Islamic State, the group linked to the Bondi attacks?
Al-Qaida offshoot has lost 95% of the territory it gained in 2014 but remains a force to be reckoned with onli…
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Troubling memories resurface in Davao as authorities trace Bondi shooting suspects’ movements
Many residents believe alleged gunmen were in Mindanao for ‘tourism, not terrorism’ and say extremist groups i…
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Islamic extremism in the Philippines: is it a terrorism hotspot, and which groups are active there?
Alleged gunmen behind Bondi beach terror attack travelled to the Philippines last month, raising questions for…
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‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures
The Philippines is one of the countries most at risk of the climate emergency due to its low-lying island geog…
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Alice Guo, Chinese national who ran huge scam centre while Philippines mayor, sentenced to life in prison
Guo, who pretended to be Filipina to become mayor, found guilty of human trafficking after raid on compound wh…