China has accused the Philippines of 'flagrantly infringing' on its sovereignty following Manila's claim to an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea to the United Nations, despite a previous international ruling.

The Philippines is preparing for its first liquid-fueled sounding rocket launch in 2027 and is considering establishing its own spaceport. The Philippine Space Agency also warned of expected Chinese rocket debris near Northern Luzon.

Police in Pangasinan, Philippines, reported that troubled students with family issues were responsible for threats made against seven schools in the province.

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. is advocating for reforms in the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ recruitment and personnel policies to enhance the nation’s defense capabilities.

A barangay employee, listed as a top regional drug target, was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, with over P1 million worth of suspected methamphetamine.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines will subpoena Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste and former Rep. Jing Paras. This action follows an affidavit from a nabbed talent manager alleging they planned to frame Executive Secretary Recto.

Hanoi is undertaking a significant $2.4 billion urban redevelopment plan aimed at modernization, creating new districts and infrastructure. A major riverfront project is also part of this ambitious initiative, designed to tackle flooding and climate risks.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that Beijing must alter its behavior in the West Philippine Sea before any reset of bilateral ties can occur. He emphasized that the Philippines will not compromise on its sovereignty and sovereign rights.

The Philippine government has approved a P60-billion incentives package to lure electric vehicle manufacturers, aiming to position the country as a regional hub for EV production.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that an alleged P8-million debt is connected to the killing of vlogger Alicia 'Mima Alicia' Lipata, a reported supporter of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

During the fourth week of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, her husband questioned President Marcos's order to release tax records. This development occurred amidst ongoing proceedings.

Kangkong farmers along the Guiguinto River in the Philippines are facing significant challenges due to rising floodwalls, saltwater intrusion, and ongoing flood control projects impacting their livelihoods.

Three years after its establishment, the Philippines' Maharlika Investment Fund has most of its capital sitting in banks, though it has begun cautious investments in sectors like ports, power, and mining.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Philippines has extended the validity of vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and other permits expiring from July 1, 2026, due to ongoing technical problems with its online system.

A talent manager has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Manila, Philippines, for alleged human trafficking involving female talents and politicians.

A lawyer for a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official in Region IV-B stated that it would be 'impractical' for his client to inspect all projects in the entire region before signing documents. This statement was made on Thursday in Manila, Philippines.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has reiterated its strong opposition to mining and aggressive development projects, announcing plans to establish a dedicated ecology commission.

President Marcos distributed aid and encouraged government scholars in Tarlac, emphasizing the crucial role of local government units in expediting rice aid distribution. He highlighted the importance of LGUs in ensuring efficient delivery of assistance to the public.

The Department of Education in the Philippines is getting ready to implement the Last Mile and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (Gida) Schools Act, which aims to enhance access to quality education in remote and underserved communities.

The Marcos administration has launched a new program to provide incentives for investors in electric vehicle production, aiming to capitalize on the global shift towards electric mobility.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the newly rehabilitated P600-million Sual fish port in Pangasinan, a project of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority.

A 55-year-old woman in Bukidnon, Philippines, is recuperating in stable condition after surviving a gunshot to the face, allegedly fired by her neighbor.

Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that deaths during her father's anti-drug campaign were primarily caused by rampant gun violence in the Philippines.

The Philippines is proposing the Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Tarlac, as a semiconductor and artificial intelligence ecosystem. The project, part of the Luzon Economic Corridor, is projected to require significant water and power resources.

Clashes between soldiers and alleged New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Cotabato and Oriental Mindoro have resulted in at least one death and two injuries in Cotabato, and two NPA rebels killed and one captured in Oriental Mindoro.

LUCENA CITY — An activist priest in Quezon province urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Class suspensions were declared in several areas of the Philippines on July 30 due to heavy rainfall brought by a low-pressure area and security concerns.

The province of La Union in the Philippines continues to rely on agriculture and tourism as its primary economic drivers, with self-sufficiency in rice production and significant tourism revenue projected for 2025.

An article advocates for the establishment of regional prisons in the Philippines, viewing them as investments in public safety, rehabilitation, family unity, and successful reintegration of inmates.

President Marcos is reportedly attempting to contain a major administration scandal by distancing himself from his cousin, Martin Romualdez, who is being framed as the 'biggest loser' of SONA 2026.

The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines announced its plan to establish an Energy Center for Excellence, following the opening of its first-ever Energy Museum.

An endangered female green sea turtle was successfully documented, tagged, and released by environmental authorities in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.

A regional trial court in the Philippines has sentenced an individual for defrauding the government's Senior High School Voucher Program by submitting falsified billing statements.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has defended the Pax Silica industrial tech hub project, emphasizing its importance for national resilience. Vice President Sara Duterte also reacted to the proposed AI hub, while an opinion piece explores the opportunities for the Philippines to participate in creating future technologies through the project.

Claire Castro responded to Senator Imee Marcos's 'impakta' tirade by stating, 'It takes one to know one.' This comment was made in reference to a video involving Marcos.

Heavy rains caused flooding in Crossing Curva, Barangay Dajay, Surallah, South Cotabato, leading to the evacuation of 41 families or 116 individuals on Thursday afternoon.

A University of the Philippines associate professor has warned that the electricity consumption of global data centers, which already exceeds the entire Philippine economy's usage, could further strain the country's power grid.

City food regulators in Baguio City, Philippines, confiscated nearly 260 kilograms of spoiled chicken from a meat shop following a consumer complaint.

The new Department of Health chief, Brix Pujalte, has been accused of gambling at casinos in a letter sent to the Palace. The Department of Health denies the allegations, stating Pujalte was at a hotel for a meeting with provincial officials.

Taal Volcano in Batangas province, Philippines, registered 32 volcanic quakes in the past 24 hours as of Friday, July 31, indicating increased signs of volcanic unrest.

A magnitude 4.3 tectonic earthquake struck the island municipality of Burdeos in Quezon province, Philippines, on Thursday afternoon (July 30), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is finalizing rules and guidelines for the 'Last Mile and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (Gida) Schools Act' to ensure equal access to education.

The mayor of Capas, Tarlac, in the Philippines, has requested more information from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) regarding the planned Pax Silica initiative.

The Philippines' 'tingi' culture, which involves buying products in small, affordable quantities, is being explored as a potential solution to reduce plastic waste. A zero-waste shop set up by a district council provides plastic-free products at accessible prices in a country that uses 164 million sachets daily.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is celebrating its 99th anniversary, with reflections on its transformation from a rudimentary force to a world-class military power, highlighting significant advancements and ongoing modernization efforts.

An opinion piece highlights that 80% of Filipino senior citizens lack formal pensions from SSS or GSIS, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks, a concern ahead of President Marcos' 2026 State of the Nation Address.

The Department of Energy in the Philippines has established an inter-agency Joint Task Force with power sector regulators and distributors to implement the president's directive to eliminate system loss charges and their associated Value-Added Tax from monthly electricity bills.

Philippine National Police–Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP–ACG) arrested two suspects for allegedly selling P6 million worth of fake gold discs to foreign businessmen in Manila.

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that debris from a Chinese Long March 6A rocket launch may have fallen near Northern Luzon.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven individuals in Taguig, Philippines, who allegedly posed as property owners and lawyers to swindle victims out of millions of pesos in a 'sangla-kolekta' (pawn-and-collect) scheme.

The Department of Justice in the Philippines announced a new policy to decongest illegal drug cases, with its anti-illegal drug task force now handling only syndicate-level crimes and cases involving public officers.

Authorities in General Santos City, Philippines, are considering long-term flood-control measures after recent flooding damaged homes of families already affected by a powerful June 8 earthquake.

President Marcos has issued a new policy to boost local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the Philippines, prompting the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) to question who will cover the promised tax incentives for the industry.

The Senate energy committee questioned officials from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and Department of Energy (DOE) regarding President Marcos’ proposal to pass a law eliminating system loss charges from electricity bills.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order 121, establishing the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (Evis) program, a P60-billion package of fiscal incentives aimed at boosting local electric vehicle manufacturing.

Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has assured city and municipal officials that Malacañang is accessible to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, emphasizing the Marcos administration's commitment to inclusive governance.

HD Hyundai has launched the Orion Jade, its first vessel built in Subic Bay, marking a significant step towards the revival of the Philippines' shipbuilding industry seven years after Hanjin Heavy Industries' collapse.

A fuel truck driver was arrested in South Cotabato, Philippines, after allegedly admitting to stealing diesel fuel from a construction company's delivery truck.

Kazakhstan continues to operate one of the world's most affordable toll road systems, with passenger vehicles paying an average of 207 tenge (US$0.44) per 100 kilometers, as it seeks to modernize its infrastructure.

A man reported missing in Concepcion town in Romblon, Philippines, was found alive on Wednesday after an eight-day search and rescue operation involving police, emergency responders, local government units, and volunteers.

Rockwell has taken near-full control of Alabang Town Center and commissioned architects Carlos Ott and Jun Rodriguez to create a master plan for its redevelopment, aiming to refresh the shopping destination.

As more banks integrate with the National ID database, opening a bank account in the Philippines is becoming significantly easier, potentially requiring only a name, birthday, and a live selfie.

Lithuania has offered to share its expertise and tools for countering disinformation and 'hybrid threats' with the Philippines, as stated by its foreign minister during a visit to Manila.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated that the Philippines cannot solely rely on ASEAN for national security and must strengthen its defense alliances with other nations.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the Philippines announced it is looking to recruit 2,504 new Fire Officer 1s this year, who will be divided into three specialized tracks.

A labor group in the Philippines, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW), is advocating for an increase in the annual income tax exemption ceiling to P500,000-P600,000, citing the rising cost of living.

President Marcos approved the release of former President Duterte's tax records, which were subsequently submitted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue to the Senate impeachment court. This action follows a request from the impeachment court and Marcos's review of the matter.

Following President Marcos' 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), various groups and officials offered reactions and analyses, discussing proposed tax reforms, calls for new legislation, and criticisms regarding the speech's content and implications.

Several groups in the Philippines have urged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate police arrests made during protests, including those at the recent State of the Nation Address (Sona) and previous rallies.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has unveiled a new digital platform for its Adopt-A-School Program, aiming to attract more private sector support and address resource gaps in public education.

A 13-year-old male student was fatally stabbed by a 14-year-old schoolmate inside their campus in Las Piñas City, Philippines, according to police.

Deepa Paul, originally from the Philippines, shares her experience and affection for Amsterdam, where she has lived for nearly 15 years after her husband took a job in the city.

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the extension of the "Piso Fare Cashback" promotion for cashless payments on Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) until August 31, 2026.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in Davao de Oro, Nueva Vizcaya, and Davao City to allow residents to fully celebrate their local festivals and founding anniversaries.

A new study, the World Giving Report, indicates that 78 percent of Filipinos donated money last year, affirming the Philippines' position as one of the most generous countries globally despite various challenges.

Lawmakers in the Philippines are calling for a congressional investigation into an illegal open dumpsite that allegedly operated for seven years within the ancestral domain of an Aeta community in Subic, Zambales.

The Philippines plans to alter its local-currency bond pricing method by removing the impact of withholding tax, a move that could result in losses for some existing investors in its $230 billion market.

Classes at Pook Integrated School in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines, have been suspended after an online bomb threat prompted security concerns and an investigation by authorities.

Posts have framed legal developments surrounding Senator Bato dela Rosa in the Philippines as attacks on sovereignty, turning Senate events into narratives of a 'constitutional crisis' and 'siege'.

Several bills have been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives seeking to remove system loss charges from electric bills, following President Marcos' call to address the issue.

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture to continue rehabilitating and modernizing fish ports across the country to improve the movement of fishery products.

AMD has provided insights into how AI agents are transforming enterprise computing and the economics of AI, emphasizing that enterprise PC modernization involves more than just technological decisions.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines is targeting partial operations for the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as the Common Station, by the first quarter of 2028.

A woman was safely rescued by the crew of a domestic passenger vessel after falling overboard in the waters off Batangas City, Philippines, early Thursday.

A rare dead oarfish was found washed ashore in Davao Occidental, Philippines, leading some residents to express concerns about potential earthquakes due to the fish's traditional association with seismic activity.

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. is advocating for an audit of revenues earned by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from the use of former military bases, intended for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization fund.

Six violent extremists yielded and 24 high-powered firearms were formally surrendered to authorities in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, as part of an intensified campaign against loose firearms.

Nearly 70% of public school sites across the Philippines remain untitled in the Department of Education's name, posing a long-standing ownership issue that could hinder government efforts to improve school infrastructure.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines has started deliberating on pending fare hike petitions submitted by various transport groups.

The Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) and Sarajevo International Airport have formed a strategic partnership aimed at digital modernization.

The Bangkal Tree Park was officially launched at Carindan Lake in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, as part of a multisectoral effort to restore and protect the area.

Several Philippine lawmakers, including Senators Ejercito and Sotto, and Representatives Dy and Sandro Marcos, have filed bills to increase the tax-free income threshold. Proposals range from P350,000 to P600,000 annually, aiming to provide tax relief to a broader segment of the workforce.

Capgemini is observing a significant multi-year boom in IT modernization as companies worldwide prepare their infrastructure and systems for the integration and demands of artificial intelligence.

A retired Supreme Court justice stated that Filipinos married in the Philippines but divorced abroad remain bound by Philippine laws, during ongoing oral arguments on the matter.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has initiated a $1 billion port modernization program. The initiative aims to enhance trade, improve efficiency, and establish Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in West Africa.

The Philippines has formally presented its claim for an extended continental shelf in the West Philippine Sea to the United Nations. This move aims to solidify the country's maritime territorial rights.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in the Philippines has identified nine individuals and groups allegedly involved in online efforts to disrupt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (Sona). Officials stated that these entities were flagged for their alleged plans to cause disturbances during the event.

A total of 176 uniformed personnel of the Police Regional Office-13 (PRO 13) were promoted during simultaneous oath-taking and rank-pinning ceremonies in Butuan City, Philippines.

Bataan Vice Governor Maria Cristina Garcia-Marcos has urged against involving the four-decade-old Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in Morong town in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s push for nuclear energy, citing its age and potential risks.