Philippines
19 killed by Philippine army, including two US citizens

At least 19 people were killed and hundreds displaced when the Armed Forces of the Philippines launched an operation against alleged members of the New People’s Army in its Negros Occidental province.

Youth protestors in Philippines raise signs against corruption
“From floodwaters to fury”: Why the Philippines’ Mendiola protests are about class, democracy, and dignity

Students, workers, church networks, and neighborhood associations did not march because they hate order; they marched because they want just one.

Filipino Diaspora activists denounce Marcos White House visit

Filipino organizers protest Marcos-Trump visit, denounce trade deal and remittance tax as harmful to migrants

China warns repeated US-led military exercises in the region could cause arms race and destabilization
China warns repeated US-led military exercises in the region could cause arms race and destabilization

Over 14,000 armed forces personnel from the US, the Philippines, and several other countries started yet another massive military exercise near China’s borders on Wednesday.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested in the Philippines after ICC issues warrant

Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of Philippines in the “war on drugs” campaign launched during his presidency.

2024 in Review: Philippine workers fight for better wages and social protections

Workers in the Philippines faced various struggles in 2024, from inflation-driven wage demands to the fight for public health insurance.

China demands withdrawal of US missile system from the Philippines, calls it a threat to regional peace and security

Both the US and Philippines have refused to withdraw the US Typhon missile system deployed in April near Chinese borders despite earlier claiming it to be a temporary move.

US begins another military exercise with the Philippines and other Asian allies near Taiwan strait

The US has increased joint military exercises in the last few years and built up its military infrastructure in the region

Filipino health workers stand up against state repression

Health workers in the Philippines are fighting for a just healthcare system while facing state repression, highlights a recent discussion by Viva Salud, Quinoa, and ICHRP

China and the Philippines reach an agreement to avoid confrontation over disputed island territory

China has accused the Philippines of occupying parts of its Island territories in the South China Sea. The situation has produced confrontations between the armed forces of both countries

How did the Filipino working class fare in 2023?

Wage deflation and jobs gap continue to plague workers and the poor, who are caught between shrinking amount of products and the shrinking value of wages

Silent pandemic: Mental health issues among informal transport workers in the Philippines

Workers in the informal transportation sector in the Philippines faced an upsurge in mental health issues due to increased economic precarity during the COVID-19 lockdown