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US, Israel war on Iran
As US missiles leave South Korea, the Philippines asks: are we next?
South Korea couldn’t stop the pull-out. Now, Manila must figure out if it is indeed a strategic partner or just another supply depot.
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Banking & finance
Deutsche Bank bets on Hong Kong boom as Asian billionaires look beyond US assets
11 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
Energy
Philippines’ fuel shock exposes limits of deregulated oil market
10 Mar 2026 - 8:36PM
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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
11 domestic helpers among 20 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour
Six residents among those arrested are the owners or in charge of companies allegedly involved.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:23PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch over war hits
In Bangladesh a man was killed and the military has been deployed, while lines have formed elsewhere too, as many nations rely on imports.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:59PM
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Infrastructure
‘Ghost projects’ push Philippines to record US$26.5 billion budget deficit
A widening deficit and falling revenue are ‘direct, quantifiable effects’ of an investigation into the flood-control scandal, economists say.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:02PM
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Weather
A heatwave is coming to Southeast Asia. So is an energy shock
Indonesia and Malaysia are set to feel the worst of an early summer first, compounding an LNG supply crisis triggered by the Iran war.
9 Mar 2026 - 4:22PM
US-China relations
Taiwan tensions No 1 in Beijing’s top 10 geopolitical risks of 2026: think tank
Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns.
9 Mar 2026 - 3:42PM
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Philippines insurgency
Asia’s longest communist revolt is dying, Manila says. The rebels disagree
The Philippine military claims the 56-year insurgency is near the finish line. But veteran rebels say the roots of rebellion remain.
9 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Two Sessions 2025
Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea ‘golden rules’ by end of year
Wang Yi voices ‘determination’ to work with rival claimants yet urges Manila to ‘be aware of its responsibility’.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:44PM
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Philippines’ only cockroach expert defends bugs from extinction
The 31-year-old soft-spoken scientist has been dubbed ‘cockroach lord’ and occasionally finds himself in demand for very specific situations.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:35PM
US, Israel war on Iran
AC limits, flex-work, fuel-lock apps: Philippines readies for Iran oil fallout
Citizens and the government adopt energy-saving hacks to cut fuel consumption amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
6 Mar 2026 - 1:43PM
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Food and Drinks
Filipino food’s secret weapon: vinegar, sharpening dishes for centuries
Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trending.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Sara Duterte-Carpio
Philippines advances Sara Duterte impeachment case, but ‘this is not a cakewalk’
A failed Senate conviction could ultimately strengthen Duterte-Carpio ahead of the presidential 2028 race, observers warn.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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Asean
‘We will go to war’: why #SEAblings became a Southeast Asian rallying cry
The hashtag went viral following a row over a South Korean band’s concert in Kuala Lumpur in January and protests in Indonesia last year.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:58PM
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Singapore
How Southeast Asia’s coffee chains are brewing cross-border success
Home-grown brands such as Zus Coffee are betting on cultural fluency, halal positioning and digital tools to make further inroads.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM
South China Sea
Philippines arrests Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China
China has dismissed the espionage allegations as fabricated and politically motivated, accusing Manila of ‘stigmatisation’.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:02PM
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Sara Duterte-Carpio
Philippine lawmaker slammed for ‘sexist’ remarks in defence of VP Sara
Analysts say lawmaker Angel Suntay’s comments have become an ‘effective distraction’ against the vice-president’s impeachment proceedings.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:50PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine lawmakers order Duterte-Carpio to answer impeachment charges
If convicted by the Senate, the vice-president, a presidential front runner, will lose her post and cannot stand for future office.
4 Mar 2026 - 3:27PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties
Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Philippine overseas workers under fire as Iran conflict worsens
Philippine government has no mass repatriation plan, leaving many workers to weigh risks against the livelihoods of their families back home.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM
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Aviation
Malaysian, Filipino killed in helicopter crash southeast of Manila
The Bell 505 helicopter was en route to Quezon when it crashed in a grassy area in Pililla town at about 7.30am.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:44PM
Rodrigo Duterte
Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
The efforts have focused on undermining the ICC itself, targeting victims and witnesses and normalising mockery of the dead.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
SCMP Highlights
Southeast Asian navy strategies, Japan video sparks outrage: 7 Asia highlights
From predictions on Iranian leadership to North Korea’s nuclear vindication, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
3 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
Israel
Filipinos in Middle East war zones torn between safety and livelihood
The 2 million Filipinos working in the region are primary breadwinners, remitting billions of dollars to their families each year.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:06PM
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Middle East
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Iran’s people deserve stability, dignity and peace
Readers discuss the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, US-Philippine military cooperation, and American criticism of a key Chinese trade negotiator.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
South China Sea
‘Deliberate signal’: Philippines elevates officer amid South China Sea tensions
Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:17PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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