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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 hours ago
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Philippine overseas workers under fire as Iran conflict worsens
4 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM
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Aviation
Malaysian, Filipino killed in helicopter crash southeast of Manila
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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Celebrity style
Flashback: Filipino influencer Bryanboy introduces his favourite looks
Bryan Yambao is known for his impeccable style – here he shows off his most memorable fits, from Ralph Lauren and Loewe to Balenciaga.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
South China Sea
South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’
The agreement ‘cannot be successfully negotiated’ while rival claimant Philippines holds Asean chair, Chinese analyst Wu Shicun says.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
US mining expansion in Africa, Indonesia’s aircraft carrier: 5 weekend reads
From how Khamenei’s death will impact China-Iran ties to what Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier means, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
2 Mar 2026 - 1:25PM
Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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Artificial intelligence
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Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it
From Singapore’s SEA-LION to Malaysia’s ILMU, Southeast Asian nations aim to build AI that reflects their own languages, cultures and values.
1 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
South China Sea
Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?
Indonesia wants to project power. The Philippines wants to deny it. In the South China Sea, one approach may matter more than the other.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong society
47% of Hong Kong employees happy at work, lowest among 8 Asia-Pacific economies
Less than half of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong.
27 Feb 2026 - 6:19PM
Jeffrey Epstein
Did Philippine gig workers help Jeffrey Epstein clean up his online image?
The US Justice Department has released emails showing the sex offender might have recruited a ‘Philippine team’ to boost his reputation.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:03PM
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China-Middle East relations
Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:44PM
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South China Sea
Can China and Philippines ‘swap disputes with cooperation’ in disputed waters?
Senator says the two sides might start joint patrols in the South China Sea by the end of next month.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
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Turmoil in Philippines as People Power ends Marcos rule in 1986 – SCMP archive
On this day 40 years ago, a series of massive protests in Philippines ended the decades-long rule of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr.
25 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
LGBTQ
Philippine Supreme Court ruling adds momentum to same-sex marriage debate
Advocates hailed the ruling as a breakthrough, though observers said its reach remains limited without congressional action.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:41AM
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Rodrigo Duterte
ICC prosecutor says Duterte bragged about drug war as ‘bodies piled up’
Edward Jeremy alleged that the ex-president drew up ‘death lists’ and children were strangled with wire and ‘sold’ to funeral homes.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:04PM
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South China Sea
Chinese maritime militia in South China Sea hit ‘record high’ in 2025: US report
Deployments averaged 241 vessels per day, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report says, notes waning role for civilian fishing fleets.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:22PM
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China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
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From drug tsar to ICC detainee: the rise and fall of Rodrigo Duterte
The former Philippine leader has long insisted he instructed police to kill only in self-defence and has always defended the drug crackdown.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:44PM
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International Criminal Court
Duterte was ‘pivotal’ in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say
He has long insisted he instructed police to kill only in self-defence and has always defended the drug crackdown.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:45PM
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South China Sea
Art as advocacy: Philippine mural contest adds to South China Sea messaging push
The government-backed drive is the latest in a series of creative campaigns aiming to shape public narrative around the maritime dispute.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:41PM
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UK Labour Party
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How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?
Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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