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- 1Philippine 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.
- 2Philippine 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.
- 4Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire and law-based sea disputes●Philippines urges Gaza ceasefire, says South China Sea disputes must be settled by law, not might
The Philippines has urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressed that disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved through international law rather than force. The statement ties Manila's position on the Middle East conflict to its own maritime disagreements with China, drawing attention as regional tensions continue over both fronts.
- 5XPENG 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.
- 6EU-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.
- 7Yulo 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.
- 8Manny Pacquiao goes from school dropout to honorary doctorate●From school dropout to honorary doctorate: Manny Pacquiao’s lifelong pursuit of education
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who left school as a child to help support his family in the Philippines, has been awarded an honorary doctorate, capping a long personal pursuit of education alongside his fighting career. The story highlights how the former multi-division world champion and senator continued studying later in life, and it is being shared as an inspirational example of perseverance and second chances.