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- 1Jason Ivler Road Rage Murder Case RevisitedβRoad Rage Murder - The Jason Ivler Case | Philippine Controversies Revisited
A documentary retrospective examines the Jason Ivler road rage killing, one of the Philippines' most notorious crimes. Ivler, a Filipino-American, fatally shot Renato Ebarle Jr. during a 2009 traffic dispute in Quezon City, sparking a high-profile manhunt before his 2010 arrest. The case drew intense attention due to his family's political connections. Renewed interest comes as part of a series revisiting major Philippine controversies.
- 2Chinese research vessel enters Philippine exclusive economic zoneβBREAKING: The Philippine Coast Guard confirms that the Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 has entered the Philippine e
The Philippine Coast Guard says the Chinese research vessel Jia Hai Ke 7 has entered the Philippine exclusive economic zone. A Filipino aircraft spotted the vessel 38 nautical miles off Itbayat and repeatedly challenged it by radio, demanding it leave the area. The incident adds to a series of maritime encounters between the Philippines and China in disputed South China Sea waters.
- 3Philippines named deadliest Asian country for environmental defendersβPhilippines is the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, report finds
A new report finds the Philippines is the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, with activists and land defenders facing lethal violence while protecting forests, land and natural resources. The finding places the Philippines among the world's most dangerous countries for people documenting environmental harm, prompting renewed calls for accountability and protection of defenders.
- 4Alex Eala reaches Asian Games tennis quarterfinalsβAlex Eala rolls past Patcharin Cheapchandej to reach Asian Games quarterfinals
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala defeated Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. The win keeps Eala's medal hopes alive at the multi-sport event and marks another milestone in her rise as one of the Philippines' leading young athletes.
- 5Philippine Coast Guard Confronts Chinese Vessel Near BatanesβPhilippine Coast Guard Challenges Chinese Vessel in EEZ Near Batanes
The Philippine Coast Guard has challenged a Chinese vessel operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone near Batanes, the island province at the country's northernmost tip. The encounter adds to a string of maritime standoffs between Manila and Beijing, as the Philippines continues to contest what it calls intrusions into its waters and asserts its sovereign rights in the South China Sea and surrounding areas.
- 6Gymnast Carlos Yulo announces engagement ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026βΌAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Two-time gold medallist Carlos Yulo announces engagement
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, has announced his engagement. The news comes as the 25-year-old prepares for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026, where he is expected to be one of the region's headline athletes. Yulo became a national hero in the Philippines after winning floor and vault gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and fans have widely congratulated him on the personal milestone.
- 7Alex Eala faces Patcharin Cheapchandej in Asian Games round of 16βπ΄TENNIS LIVE! ALEX EALA vs PATCHARIN CHEAPCHANDEJ β’ Round of 16 Asian Games 2026 β’σ Watchalong
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is facing Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej in the Round of 16 at the 2026 Asian Games. Fans are following the match live and discussing Eala's progress in the tournament, where a win would move her into the quarter-finals and keep her medal hopes alive for the Philippines.