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Former Speaker Martin Romualdez detained in Quezon City jail

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is currently detained at the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas. He faces a plunder case involving 7.44 billion pesos allegedly related to flood control corruption. His detention follows a one week period where he was placed under hospital…

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2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Hung Parliament Likely in Philippines' Bangsamoro Region After Landmark Election

Unofficial results from the landmark elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) suggest that no single party has secured a majority, likely resulting in a hung parliament. With approximately 98.56 percent of party list votes counted, the Bangsamoro…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · Qatar · South Africa · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Senate Impeachment Court Examines Vice President Sara Duterte's Wealth Records

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte entered a phase focusing on allegations of unexplained wealth during its 24th and 25th days of proceedings. Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero allowed the prosecution to present the Vice…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Philippines

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Journalist and Inquirer Founder Eugenia Apostol Dies at 100

Eugenia Apostol, the founding chairperson of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, has died at the age of 100. Her death was confirmed on Monday, September 14, by the publication she founded in 1985. Apostol was a prominent figure in the alternative press who challenged the…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

First Parliamentary Elections Held in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Amid Security Concerns

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, marking a significant step toward self-determination following decades of insurgency and violence. Nearly 2.4 million voters were eligible to cast ballots for 80 seats…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Japan · Philippines · Qatar · South Africa · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Bangsamoro Federalist Party and UBJP Lead Initial BARMM Parliamentary Vote Count

The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) have each secured more than 500,000 votes in the initial unofficial parallel count for the first ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections. According…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Violence and Irregularities Mar First Parliamentary Elections in Bangsamoro Region

Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) began casting ballots on Monday, September 14, for the region's first ever parliamentary elections. The historic vote aims to establish self governance following a 2014 peace deal between the central…

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7 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Philippines selects 'Filipiñana' and two other films for 2027 Oscars

The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced on Sunday, September 13, that the movie "Filipiñana" has been selected as the official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. FAP director general Paolo Villaluna made the…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Bangsamoro Region in Philippines Holds First Parliamentary Elections

The Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines is holding its first parliamentary elections on Monday. The vote follows a 2014 peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which was brokered by Malaysia. Under this deal, the Moro…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Death Toll from Philippine Ferry Fire Rises to 76

The death toll from a ferry fire off the coast of Palawan province in the Philippines has risen to 76, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. Search teams recovered 41 additional charred bodies from the M/V June Aster on Saturday, leaving 13 people still missing. A total of 43…

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5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Gilas Pilipinas defeats Kazakhstan to stay alive in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas defeated Kazakhstan 109 to 78 on Saturday at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan. The victory improved the Philippines to a 1 to 1 record in Group C after a previous loss to Bahrain. Jerrick Ahanmisi led the scoring with 22 points, including seven…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

UAAP Season 89 Officially Opens with New Regulations and Focus on Community

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has officially opened Season 89, hosted by Far Eastern University at the Mall of Asia Arena. Under the theme "For Everyone, UAAP," the opening ceremony recognized the support staff, faculty, and campus workers who…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Death Toll from Philippine Ferry Fire Rises to 76

The death toll from a fire aboard the M/V June Aster ferry in the Philippines has risen to 76 after the coast guard recovered 41 additional bodies from the charred hull of the vessel on Saturday. The ferry was traveling from Manila to the port of Coron in Palawan province when…

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7 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Death Toll Reaches 35 in Philippines Ferry Fire Near Coron

At least 35 people have died and 54 remain missing after a fire tore through the M/V June Aster ferry near the resort town of Coron in Palawan province. The fire erupted Wednesday evening in the cargo hold and spread through the vessel in seconds, according to the coast guard.…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Bangladesh · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Death Toll From Palawan Ferry Fire Rises to 35

The death toll from a ferry fire in the western Palawan province of the Philippines has risen to 35 after rescuers recovered 30 bodies on Friday. The vessel was carrying more than 130 people when it was engulfed in flames on Wednesday, September 9. According to the Philippine…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

At Least 35 Dead After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

At least 35 people have died following a fire on a passenger ferry off the coast of Palawan province in the Philippines. The vessel, named the MV June Aster, was traveling from the capital city of Manila to Coron on Wednesday evening when a loud explosion occurred in the cargo…

3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Quezon City Court Defers Arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 deferred the arraignment of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday. Duterte appeared personally at the Hall of Justice for the proceedings, which were postponed following a motion filed by her legal team. The Department of Justice…

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2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning


Philippines Sets Ambitious Eight Gold Medal Target for Aichi Nagoya Asian Games

Team Philippines aims to win at least eight gold medals at the upcoming Aichi Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan, a goal that would double the country's previous best of four golds achieved in 2018 and 2023. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino announced the…

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2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Search Continues for Missing After Deadly Ferry Fire off Palawan

At least five people are dead and more than 80 remain missing after a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry MV June Aster off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines. The vessel was carrying 134 people, consisting of 117 passengers and 17 crew members, when the blaze…

development
8 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Bureau of Immigration Confirms Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano Traveled to Singapore

The Bureau of Immigration confirmed on Thursday, September 10, that Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano have traveled out of the Philippines. Reports indicate the siblings arrived at Changi Airport in Singapore on Wednesday evening. The Bureau of Immigration stated…

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2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning

Five Dead and Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

At least five people were killed and between 80 and 87 people remain missing after a fire broke out aboard the ferry M/V June Aster on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred approximately 2.2 kilometers offshore near a tourist hotspot in the province of Palawan in the western…

16 sources across 10 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Philippine Defense Minister Denounces Chinese Note at Seoul Defense Dialogue

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly denounced a handwritten note delivered to him during the Seoul Defense Dialogue, calling the gesture an act of coercion, intimidation, and aggression. The incident occurred during a question and answer session when a man…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

OECD Releases 2025 PISA Results Showing Divergent Trends for Philippines and Taiwan

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, which evaluated the academic performance of over 760,000 15 year old students across 91 countries and economic entities. The…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Philippine Defense Secretary Slams China During Seoul Security Forum

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply criticized China on Tuesday during the Seoul Defense Dialogue after receiving a note from the audience that defended Beijing's rejection of a 2016 international tribunal ruling. Teodoro was speaking on a panel about…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening


Philippine Defense Chief Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S. South Korean Drills

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro stated that China could potentially exploit gaps in the Indo Pacific if the United States scales back military exercises with South Korea. Speaking at the Seoul Defense Dialogue, Teodoro noted that China is quick to exploit such gaps…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · South Africa

Who reported this

  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Former Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez Arrested in Plunder Case

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was arrested on Monday for plunder. The arrest took place at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City at 7:20 p.m. following reports that Romualdez had been rushed to the hospital earlier…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Philippines · United States

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Alex Eala Eliminated from US Open by Iva Jovic

Filipino tennis player Alex Eala was eliminated in the third round of the US Open after a three hour match against American world No. 14 Iva Jovic. Jovic won the match 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. Eala held a 4-2 lead in the deciding set before Jovic won four of the final five games to secure…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning

Vice President Sara Duterte Posts Bail Amid Grave Threat Charges

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted 360,000 pesos in bail on Saturday to secure her provisional liberty after a Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant for her. The charges involve three counts of grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. First Lady Liza…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Indonesian Wildfires Cause Regional Haze and Health Crisis

Widespread fires across Borneo and Sumatra have blanketed parts of Indonesia and neighboring countries in hazardous smog. The haze has spread to Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, leading to school closures and an increase in respiratory problems. In Malaysia, an…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Taiwan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Posts Bail Following Arrest Warrant for Grave Threats

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on September 5 after a court issued an arrest warrant for three counts of grave threats. The charges stem from a November 2024 press conference where Duterte claimed she had hired a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Hong Kong · Japan · Philippines · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Philippine Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte

A Quezon City Regional Trial Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Duterte on three counts of grave threats. The court set bail at 120,000 pesos, or approximately 1,900 US dollars, for each count. The charges stem from remarks made by Duterte in…

development
6 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Tropical Storm Pilandok exits Philippine Area of Responsibility

Tropical Storm Pilandok, also known as Krovanh, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3. The state weather bureau, PAGASA, reported that the storm was located approximately 1,030 to 1,050 kilometers east northeast of Extreme…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning

Couple Marries in Flooded Philippine Church

A couple in the Philippines held their wedding ceremony inside a flooded Catholic church in Hagonoy, Bulacan, despite waist deep waters. The couple, Gilbert Chico and Leian Lieza Galang, proceeded with the ceremony on September 1 after the parish had advised them to postpone the…

3 sources across 3 countries · Colombia · Hungary · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Two Filipino Seafarers Killed in Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Two Filipino seafarers died after a security incident involving the Saudi owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The Saudi national shipping company Bahri confirmed the deaths on Wednesday, stating the vessel was hit by projectiles while transiting the…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Global Fuel Prices Shift Amid Middle East Conflict

Fuel prices saw divergent movements across different regions starting September 1, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. In the Philippines, motorists received relief as gasoline prices dropped by up to 0.40 pesos per liter, while diesel and kerosene…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · Pakistan · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Gilas Pilipinas Defeats Iran to Complete Home Sweep in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iran 68 to 56 on Sunday, August 30, at the Mall of Asia Arena to complete a two game homestand sweep in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The victory improved the Philippines' record to 4 to 4 in Group E and marked their first win over Iran in…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Low Pressure Area Develops into Tropical Depression Pilandok

A low pressure area within the Philippine Area of Responsibility developed into Tropical Depression Pilandok on Sunday morning. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the system was located 1,225 kilometers east of…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning

JBC opens applications for next Philippine Chief Justice

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) opened applications and nominations on Saturday for the next Supreme Court chief justice. The vacancy arises due to the compulsory retirement of Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on November 6. According to the JBC, the deadline for submitting…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening


Philippine Poverty Rate Hits Record Low Amid Debate Over Measurement Accuracy

Poverty incidence among individuals in the Philippines fell to 9.7 percent in 2025, down from 18.1 percent in 2021, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Poverty among families dropped to 6.4 percent, marking the first time this figure has fallen into single digits.…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Philippines

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Impeachment Court Reschedules Witness Testimony in Vice President Sara Duterte Trial

The impeachment court has rescheduled the testimony of former Department of Education special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda to September 7, 2026. Presiding officer Francis Escudero announced the move after the Senate Medical Bureau confirmed that Fajarda suffered a stroke…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning

Philippines Seeks to Expand Military Drone Fleet and Modernize Defense

Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced plans to expand the country's military drone capabilities and acquire additional guided missile corvettes to strengthen external defense. Speaking at a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress, Teodoro proposed a 6.3…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Israel · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Filipino woman jailed for role in Cambodia based scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans

A 35 year old Filipino woman, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, was sentenced to 25 months in jail on August 24 for her involvement in a Cambodia based scam syndicate that targeted victims in Singapore. The syndicate is believed to have caused losses of S$52.5 million across at…

development
2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Singapore.

· evening

Typhoon Saudel Disrupts Travel and Weather Across East Asia

Typhoon Saudel, known in the Philippines as Obet, is moving west northwest through the Pacific, causing widespread travel disruptions in Taiwan and threatening to enhance monsoon rains in the Philippines. As of Monday afternoon, the storm was located approximately 1,340…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Focus Taiwan Taiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

DepEd postpones nationwide active shooter drills

The Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed a nationwide active shooter drill originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. The activity is now expected to take place during the first week of September. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the suspension during a…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning


Typhoon Saudel and Tropical Depressions Trigger Heavy Rains Across East Asia

Heavy rains are expected to persist across Luzon and Western Visayas in the Philippines as the southwest monsoon, known as habagat, intensifies. The state weather bureau PAGASA reports that Severe Tropical Storm Saudel, currently located east of Northern Luzon, is forecast to…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Gilas Youth eliminated from FIBA U18 Asia Cup after loss to China

The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team was eliminated from the FIBA U18 Asia Cup quarterfinals after a 117 to 103 loss to China on Friday at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in India. The defeat prevents the Philippines from qualifying for the 2027 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in the…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening


Former Marine Orly Guteza Recants Corruption Allegations Against Martin Romualdez

Orly Guteza, a retired Marine and former security aide to former lawmaker Zaldy Co, has recanted his statements implicating former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in a multibillion peso flood control corruption scandal. In a sworn affidavit dated August 13, Guteza admitted that…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning


Zamboanga City declares Day of Mourning after fatal Ateneo shooting

Zamboanga City has declared a Day of Mourning and suspended all classes following a shooting on Tuesday, August 18, at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University high school campus in Barangay Tumaga that left two students dead. Police are investigating the incident as a premeditated…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· morning


Five criminal cases filed against Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro for sexual assault and lasciviousness

The Department of Justice confirmed on Tuesday that five criminal cases have been filed against Marikina City 1st District Representative Marcelino Marcy Teodoro. The charges include four counts of sexual assault and one count of acts of lasciviousness. These cases involve two…

2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Class Suspensions and Evacuations in Philippines Due to Southwest Monsoon

Malacañang suspended face to face classes in all levels for public and private schools in Metro Manila and 17 provinces for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The suspension is a response to significant rainfall triggered by the southwest monsoon, also known as habagat. The affected…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

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