COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Defense
Philippines seeking partners to counter Beijing in South China Sea
Top defense official says world must 'call out' aggressive actions in disputed waters
Cryptocurrencies
Philippines moves to block embattled crypto giant Binance
Follows exchange chief resigning in wake of U.S. money-laundering case
International relations
Japan and ASEAN can jointly tackle decarbonization, says think tank chief
Partners complement each other technologically and demographically, ERIA head says
South China Sea
U.S. advises Philippines on warship repair on China-claimed atoll
Sierra Madre emerging as major flashpoint in South China Sea
APEC
Marcos tells Xi: 'I do not think anybody wants to go to war'
Philippine president looks to cool maritime tensions in meeting with China leader
Energy
Philippines' Meralco to explore small nuclear reactors with U.S. company
Teaming with Ultra Safe Nuclear could help country shed fossil fuel reliance
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South China Sea
U.S., Philippines to finalize intel-sharing pact to counter China
Washington pledges backing in South China Sea ahead of Biden-Xi meeting
Politics
Philippine court finally grants bail to top Duterte critic
Leila de Lima freed after six years in prison on trumped-up charges
Natural disasters
Philippines searches for answers 10 years after Typhoon Haiyan
Disaster mitigation woeful despite lessons from deadly cyclone, critics say
Economy
Philippine economy grows at forecast-beating 5.9% in third quarter
Rising inflation still undercutting households' purchasing power
The Nikkei View
Japan and ASEAN should push forward with security cooperation
Both sides must deepen ties in the face of China's maritime aggression
Indo-Pacific
Philippines' Marcos to visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii
Trip to come after APEC summit this month as tensions with China mount
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Defense
Japan to give Philippines coastal radars, deepening security ties
Kishida, Marcos agree to start talks on new defense pact to boost deterrence
Politics
Philippines' Marcos relinquishes agriculture post as prices soar
Key duties handed to fishing tycoon reportedly among leader's top campaign donors
Markets
Philippine exchange greenlights short-selling for first time
Bourse aims to boost trading volumes, improve corporate governance
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Defense
Japan envisions 'quasi-alliance' with Philippines
Kishida to pave way for new security pact to counter China's maritime ambitions
Markets
On topic: Asian wave of rate hikes hits as inflation bites
A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic
Economy
Philippines raises key rate as governor hints at further hikes
BSP lifts benchmark 25 basis points as government steps fail to rein in food prices
Companies
Philippines' San Miguel CEO invests in rival Metro Pacific
'Personal' investment sparks speculation over possible infrastructure alliance
South China Sea
Philippines decries Beijing's acts after South China Sea collision
Minor crash during resupply mission is latest in a series of incidents
Economy
Indonesian rate hike highlights Asia's tough battle to defend currencies
Prospects of easing fade as Philippine peso and others remain weak
Middle East crisis
ASEAN, Gulf nations urge end to Israel-Hamas war in first summit
Leaders also discuss trade, climate change in Riyadh
Economy
Philippines suspends rollout of its first sovereign wealth fund
President Marcos Jr. now wants to study plan 'carefully' before any launch
The Big Story
Asia's metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming
In Japan, Philippines and more, virtual worlds are expanding despite Meta's flop in the West