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- 1Philippine space agency trains staff in South Korea on rocketryβPhilSA advances Filipino rocket expertise through hands on training in South Korea
The Philippine Space Agency is building local rocket expertise by sending its personnel to South Korea for hands-on training. The program forms part of the country's efforts to develop homegrown space capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign specialists. It reflects closer space cooperation between Manila and Seoul as the Philippines expands its national space program.
- 2Philippine DICT investigates possible data breach at 48 firmsβDICT probes possible data breach involving 48 firms in accreditation program
The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a possible data breach affecting 48 companies participating in a government accreditation program. Authorities have not yet confirmed the scope of the incident or what data may have been exposed. The probe comes as the Philippines faces heightened scrutiny over cybersecurity after a series of high-profile hacks of government systems in recent years.
- 3Philippine authorities probe data breach affecting 48 companiesβDICT probing data breach of 48 firms
The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a data breach affecting 48 companies. The agency has not yet detailed which firms are involved or how many users may be affected. The probe comes amid growing concern in the country over cybersecurity failures and the handling of citizens' personal data.
- 4Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire and law-based sea disputesβPhilippines urges Gaza ceasefire, says South China Sea disputes must be settled by law, not might
The Philippines has urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressed that disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved through international law rather than force. The statement ties Manila's position on the Middle East conflict to its own maritime disagreements with China, drawing attention as regional tensions continue over both fronts.
- 5XPENG Launches in the Philippines With X9 and L03βXPENG Enters the Philippines With a Six-Variant X9 and L03 Lineup
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has entered the Philippine market, debuting with a lineup of six variants across two models: the X9, a premium electric MPV, and the L03 sedan. The move marks another step in XPENG's international expansion as Chinese EV brands push into Southeast Asian markets.
- 6EU-Philippines trade deal raises hopes of wider Asean pactβAfter EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a trade breakthrough, reviving long-running negotiations that had stalled since 2017. The agreement with Manila is prompting speculation that Brussels could now pursue a broader trade deal covering the whole Asean bloc, a goal the EU has floated for years as it seeks to diversify economic ties in Asia.
- 7Manny Pacquiao goes from school dropout to honorary doctorateβFrom school dropout to honorary doctorate: Manny Pacquiaoβs lifelong pursuit of education
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who left school as a child to help support his family in the Philippines, has been awarded an honorary doctorate, capping a long personal pursuit of education alongside his fighting career. The story highlights how the former multi-division world champion and senator continued studying later in life, and it is being shared as an inspirational example of perseverance and second chances.
- 8Yulo compares Philippines' first 2026 Asiad gold to winning Olympicsβ'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Gymnast Carlos Yulo said winning the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games felt like winning the Olympics, according to ABS-CBN News. The Filipino star, who took Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 games, delivered his country's opening gold of the tournament, a milestone being widely celebrated by Filipino sports fans.