Octopus attacks Filipino fishermen, video goes viral
An octopus lunged at a fisherman's face and clung to it while he was fishing off Palawan island in the Philippines, a video of which has gone viral. The tentacles and suction…
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Philippines warns of water-borne diseases after floods
Philippine health authorities have issued an alert on water-borne diseases after floods hit the northern Philippines. The Ilocos region health centre warned against influenza, leptospirosis and dengue. Leptospirosis can be contracted through…
Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million evacuations in China
Typhoon Dolphin weakened on Monday after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but heavy rain, flooding and landslide risks persisted. Over 1 million people were evacuated, while more than 1,300 flights…
Philippines maritime academy admits record 31 women cadets
MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Manila has enrolled 208 cadets for 2026, including 31 women, its highest-ever female intake, taking the cumulative count past 100 women since its founding. The academy, run…
Philippines monsoon hits 3.8 lakh, six dead
Relentless monsoon rains, intensified by Typhoon Dolphin, have hit eight regions of the Philippines, affecting over 3.8 lakh people and killing at least six, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council…
US calls China’s Scarborough Shoal claim destabilising
The United States has rejected China's recent enforcement of a 'national nature reserve' at Scarborough Shoal, calling the move a destabilising attempt to expand territorial claims. US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott…
Thailand evaluates BrahMos missile as global interest surges after Operation Sindoor
Thailand is the latest country evaluating India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, according to a report by Malaysia-based Defence Security Asia. Bangkok is assessing the shore-based anti-ship variant to modernise its navy and…
China Confirms Two Coast Guard Deaths in South China Sea Clash
China has posthumously honoured two Coast Guard officers who died on 11 August 2025 while safeguarding maritime rights, according to an official People’s Armed Police listing. The announcement did not explain how…
Pacquiao Launches Philippines Pickleball Tour With 12 Teams
Manny Pacquiao has launched the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour with 12 founding teams representing regions across the Philippines. The teams were introduced at an event in Makati, with entries from places including…
US seeks extradition of Filipino pastor Apollo Quiboloy
The United States has formally requested the Philippines to extradite pastor Apollo Quiboloy on sex-trafficking charges, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez told AFP on Thursday. The request was sent to the Philippine…
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