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- 1Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire and law-based South China Sea settlements▼Philippines urges Gaza ceasefire, says South China Sea disputes must be settled by law, not might
The Philippines has urged a ceasefire in Gaza, while arguing that maritime disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved through international law rather than force. The statement links two of the world's most watched flashpoints and positions Manila as a defender of the rules-based order, at a time when its own tensions with China over contested waters remain high.
- 2EU-Philippines trade deal raises hopes of wider Asean pact●After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a trade breakthrough, reviving long-running negotiations that had stalled since 2017. The agreement with Manila is prompting speculation that Brussels could now pursue a broader trade deal covering the whole Asean bloc, a goal the EU has floated for years as it seeks to diversify economic ties in Asia.
- 3Philippine DICT probes possible data breach affecting 48 firms●DICT probes possible data breach involving 48 firms in accreditation program
The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a possible data breach involving 48 companies participating in a government accreditation program. The inquiry comes as the country faces heightened scrutiny of its cybersecurity record following a series of major incidents. Authorities have not yet confirmed the scope of any compromise or whether personal or corporate data was exposed, and affected firms are awaiting further guidance as the probe continues.
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The Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a data breach affecting 48 companies. Details on the scale of the compromised data, the firms involved, and those responsible have not yet been released as the inquiry gets underway.
- 5Yulo compares Philippines' first 2026 Asiad gold to winning Olympics●'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Gymnast Carlos Yulo said winning the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games felt like winning the Olympics, according to ABS-CBN News. The Filipino star, who took Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 games, delivered his country's opening gold of the tournament, a milestone being widely celebrated by Filipino sports fans.
- 6Ateneo and UP clash in UAAP Season 89 basketball●LIVE: ATENEO vs UP | UAAP SEASON 89 MEN’S BASKETBALL | SEP 19, 2026
Ateneo and the University of the Philippines meet in a UAAP Season 89 men's basketball game on September 19, 2026, broadcast live by One Sports. The long-standing rivalry between the two schools continues to draw massive attention, with the live coverage drawing hundreds of thousands of engagements as fans follow every play of the much-anticipated matchup.
- 7Philippine Space Agency trains engineers in South Korea●PhilSA advances Filipino rocket expertise through hands on training in South Korea
The Philippine Space Agency is building domestic rocket expertise by sending Filipino personnel to South Korea for hands-on training. The programme, run with Korean partners, aims to develop practical launch-vehicle skills that could support the Philippines' long-term space and satellite ambitions. It marks another step in the country's growing investment in space capability.
- 8Manny Pacquiao honoured with doctorate after rising from school dropout▼From school dropout to honorary doctorate: Manny Pacquiao’s lifelong pursuit of education
Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing champion who left school as a child to help support his family, has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his decades-long commitment to learning and public service. The award highlights a life story that took him from poverty in the Philippines to world titles in multiple weight classes and later a career in politics, with commentators praising education pursued late in life.
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The search term 'vietnam vs philippines' points to a football matchup between the two national teams, most likely in the FIFA ASEAN Cup. Vietnamese coverage shows Vietnam heading to Indonesia with ambitions to win the title. From the available posts, people appear to be searching ahead of the fixture, but the exact match details, result or kick-off time are not clear from the evidence provided.
- 10XPENG launches X9 and L03 in the Philippines●XPENG Enters the Philippines With a Six-Variant X9 and L03 Lineup
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has entered the Philippine market, launching a lineup that includes the X9 people mover in six variants alongside the L03 sedan. The move marks XPENG's latest Southeast Asian expansion, giving Filipino buyers a wider choice of electric vehicles. Tech and motoring outlets in the region are covering the debut and the breadth of the initial range.