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Presidential Palace Denies Cabinet Crackdown Amid Philippines Flood Control Scandal
The Presidential Palace of the Philippines, known as the Malacañang, is trying to calm public concern after rumors spread that the entire Cabinet is under investigation for alleged corruption in flood control projects. Palace officials insist there is no internal probe underway and that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is already leading the investigation. Still, speculation is running high because several Cabin...
Nov 24, 2025
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Sulu vs Malaysia: How a 19th-Century Lease Became a Billion-Dollar Legal Battle
A long-running dispute between the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu and Malaysia has become one of the biggest legal battles in Southeast Asia. The dispute centers on Sabah, a Malaysian state, and an old agreement signed in 1878. Today, self-proclaimed Sulu heirs from the Philippines are demanding almost $15 billion from Malaysia, based on an arbitration decision that many courts in Europe have already rejected. A final ruling is expected on ...
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Asia on Edge: Philippines Pushes New South China Sea Rules As Beijing Crosses Red Lines
The Philippines is rushing to finish long-delayed rules for the South China Sea as China becomes more aggressive in the West Philippine Sea region. Manila hopes the long-awaited Code of Conduct can finally be completed when it leads the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026. Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines will make the agreement a top priority next year. Why the Philippines I...
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