A House panel in the Philippines decided not to open a sealed box containing former President Duterte's tax records, a move described as 'saddening' by some groups. The panel instead passed the sealed documents to the Senate for review.

Authorities in Pampanga, Philippines, intercepted two packages from abroad containing suspected illegal drugs valued at P5.6 million at a courier warehouse.

Residents of Caloocan City, Philippines, were advised to take precautionary measures due to a chemical leak in Barangay 168, Deparo. The mayor urged residents to remain indoors.

MANILA, Philippines – Oil prices continue to trend downward, bringing sustained relief to consumers for three consecutive weeks.

A network of business process outsourcing (BPO) employees in the Philippines has formally requested the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) for a P1,200 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines has collected over P80.3 million from auctioning five seized luxury cars this year, with four belonging to a contractor couple.

A data scientist noted that while the PhilHealth system in the Philippines meets its equity mandate, a sustainability gap remains, suggesting the country consider models like Taiwan's, where residents contribute through fixed premiums.

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has released new guidelines for ministries to curb non-essential spending, aiming to safeguard the economy and public services.

Authorities have declared shellfish and other marine products from the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, Philippines, safe for human consumption after lifting a previous red tide advisory.

Electricity bills across the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila, have seen a notable increase, with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reporting higher rates for April.

President Marcos announced new government initiatives, including expanded maternity benefits under PhilHealth and increased financial and technological support for Filipino inventors. These measures aim to bolster social welfare and innovation in the Philippines.

A lorry attendant in Malaysia was sentenced to 18 years in prison and two strokes of the cane by the High Court for the death of his four-year-old adopted son.