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Defence
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The Philippine military must transform, not just modernise
Changes to doctrine and force structure are needed to realise the armed forces’ dream of becoming a 21st century military.
28 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
Malaysia
Malaysian politicians rebuff Sabah oil fix for Philippine energy crisis
28 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Asean
Burning daylight: Iran war energy shock revives Asean’s power grid plans
28 Mar 2026 - 10:47AM
Nato
Why Philippines may face ‘strategic dilemma’ over Nato partnership, US demands
Manila has been forging closer ties with several Nato members amid tensions between the transatlantic security alliance and the US.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:32PM
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Asean
As Philippines battles fuel crisis, will Marcos postpone Asean summit?
Lawmakers have urged the president to postpone or scale down the event and redirect funds towards softening the blow of rising energy costs.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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Defence
Why Japan’s troops are returning to Philippine soil for first time since WWII
The return marks an upgrade from the region’s previous ‘hub and spoke’ strategy to one of overlapping minilaterals, experts say.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:10PM
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Donald Trump
Why Filipinos blame Marcos, not Trump, for the Iran war fuel crisis
A Philippine senator wants Filipinos to hold Trump accountable for their surging fuel bills. But public anger has a different target.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:42AM
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China's military weapons
What can the Iran war tell China about missile interception?
Journal says China should target boost stage, when ballistic missiles are slower, lack manoeuvrability and emit an intense heat signature.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:21PM
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Science
China flexes surveillance muscle with South China Sea garbage count
Satellite remote sensing and ship monitoring are among technologies used to cover the 3.5 million sq km of water, some in disputed areas.
26 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
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South China Sea
Philippines working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations
This comes after the Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national emergency on Tuesday.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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South Korea
South Korean ‘sugar cane killer’ extradited from Philippines over drug empire
Accused of running a drug ring from his Philippine prison cell, ‘VIP’ inmate Park Wang-yeol was extradited after a nine-year legal impasse.
25 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Airline boss flags possible fuel rationing in Philippines as supplies dwindle
Philippine Airlines president Richard Nuttall’s warning came amid a national energy emergency in the country.
25 Mar 2026 - 1:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
The country has around 45 days of fuel supply based on current consumption levels.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:04PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Philippines may ground flights to tide over widening jet fuel crisis
President Marcos said ‘long haul is going to be a much more serious problem’ as Manila eyes coal push to keep electricity costs down.
24 Mar 2026 - 2:05PM
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Animals
A dog killer in the Philippines was fined US$17. New bills seek reform
Dedicated police units and a national watchdog. Two new bills aim to ensure animal abusers face justice, not just a US$17 fine.
24 Mar 2026 - 12:50PM
SCMP Highlights
Pakistan’s ICBM threat, South Korean weapon outdoes US rival: 7 Asia highlights
From Trump’s Pear Harbour joke to ‘super-aged’ Singapore’s secret to aging well, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
24 Mar 2026 - 1:06PM
New Zealand
Philippines scores poorly on work-life balance. Filipinos are not surprised
Low wages, poor workplace culture and heavy traffic are among the factors hampering Filipinos from enjoying a good work-life balance.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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South Korea
US eyes a Philippine ammo facility as opposition warns of ‘warmongering’
The Philippines has long been the closest US ally in Asia. Now Washington wants something more: a place to make bullets and shells.
23 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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Middle East
Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war
The Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs.
22 Mar 2026 - 7:13PM
China-Philippines relations
Philippine military uncovers alleged new China spy tactics in sea row
China called the allegations ‘malicious smears’ after three people were arrested on suspicion of leaking sensitive information to foreigners.
22 Mar 2026 - 1:15PM
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Women and gender
Letters
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Investing in women farmers and fishers is a smart nutrition policy
Readers discuss an initiative in the Philippines to empower women fishers, and adopting English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong.
22 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘It’s really bad’: record fuel prices drive Filipinos off the road
With diesel in the triple digits amid the Iran war, Filipinos brace for a domino effect on rice, electricity and basic household necessities.
21 Mar 2026 - 1:30PM
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South China Sea
Why Philippines struggles to tap its US$1 trillion mineral wealth
Without a proper road map to grow its mining sector, the country remains a ‘second-tier mineral economy’.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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SCMP Highlights
China’s jet designer removed online; US warships’ Malaysia stop: 7 highlights
From US warships’ stop in Penang to Jollibee representing Southeast Asian brands globally, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
20 Mar 2026 - 1:20PM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Hong Kong has a chance to lead the world in marine underwriting
Readers discuss developments in shipping, and the implications for Taiwan of US actions in the Iran war.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
China-Asean relations
China offers to work with Southeast Asia to secure energy supplies
Conflict has also hit global fertiliser supplies, prompting Manila to seek assurances that Beijing would continue exports.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Soaring oil prices hit Filipino jeepney drivers: ‘what we earn goes to diesel’
Thousands of jeepney drivers protested across the Philippines against a more than doubling of local diesel prices because of the Iran war.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:01PM
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International Criminal Court
Support for Duterte’s ICC trial has halved in a year. Here’s why
Only 30 per cent of Gen Z Filipinos now back the ICC drugs war case, as AI-generated disinformation floods TikTok.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:12PM
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