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- 1The Philippines' hidden double burden of obesity and undernutrition●Obese and undernourished: The Philippines’ hidden nutrition crisis
The Philippines is grappling with a paradoxical nutrition crisis in which obesity and undernourishment coexist within the same population. Reports highlight how rising obesity now sits alongside persistent stunting and malnutrition, straining the country's health system. Commentary points to poverty, poor diets and weak access to nutritious food as drivers of what is being called a hidden public health emergency.
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Authorities in Palawan, the Philippines, have recovered 33 animals during an operation against illegal wildlife trade. The animals were reportedly taken into protective custody following the raid. Details about the species involved, arrests, and the exact location have not yet been made public. Wildlife trafficking remains a persistent problem in Palawan, home to many protected and endemic species, and enforcement agencies have been stepping up operations in the region.
- 3Philippines' DICT investigating data breach affecting 48 companies●DICT 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, how many people may be affected, or who is behind the breach. The probe adds to ongoing concerns in the Philippines over cybersecurity and the protection of personal data following several recent large-scale incidents.
- 4EU-Philippines trade deal raises hopes of wider Asean pact●After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a breakthrough in trade negotiations, and attention is now turning to whether this could open the door to a broader EU-Asean trade agreement. Analysts and regional commentators are weighing whether Manila's deal with Brussels could serve as a template for similar arrangements with other Southeast Asian economies, potentially reviving long-stalled EU-Asean trade talks.
- 5Documentary revisits Jason Ivler road rage murder case●Road Rage Murder - The Jason Ivler Case | Philippine Controversies Revisited
GMA Public Affairs has released a documentary revisiting the Jason Ivler case, one of the Philippines' most notorious road rage killings. Ivler shot and killed Renato Ebarle Jr. during a 2009 traffic altercation in Quezon City, later fleeing and sparking a months-long manhunt before his 2010 arrest. The episode is part of GMA's 'Philippine Controversies Revisited' series, drawing renewed attention to the decade-old crime and its aftermath.
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Solana liquid staking token Jito rose 16% after Philippine exchange PDAX announced support for JitoSOL, its liquid staking offering. The listing gives Filipino traders direct access to the token, and the price jump suggests markets are reading the move as a boost to Jito's adoption and liquidity ahead of a broader market snapshot.
- 7Philippines urges diplomacy and international law on global conflicts●PH calls for diplomacy, int'l law to resolve global conflicts
The Philippine government has called for diplomacy and international law to be used in resolving conflicts around the world. The statement, carried by the Philippine News Agency, frames Manila's position as favouring peaceful, rules-based settlement of disputes rather than force. Few further details were given about which specific conflicts the appeal was directed at.
- 8Yulo wins Philippines' first gold at 2026 Asian Games●'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has won the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, calling the achievement 'like winning the Olympics.' The two-time Olympic champion's victory has drawn wide celebration in the Philippines, where he is regarded as the country's top gymnast following his Paris 2024 triumphs.
- 9Carlos Yulo Wins Two Golds for Philippines at Asian Games●"Deja vu moment, from the Olympics to Asian Games!" 🥇🥇 Chloe San Jose couldn't be prouder of Carlos Yulo as he brings home two gold medals for the Philippines at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Link to full story in the comments.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo has claimed two gold medals for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, drawing comparisons to his double-gold performance at the Paris Olympics. His partner Chloe San Jose publicly celebrated the feat, calling it a 'deja vu moment' and praising him as he again delivered two top podium finishes for his country.
- 10'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati' spotlights Bicol human rights fight●‘An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ and Bicol’s unwavering fight for human rights
Rappler has published a feature on 'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati', a work tied to the Bicol region's continuing struggle for human rights in the Philippines. The piece frames the dance as a symbol of local resilience amid ongoing concerns over rights violations and impunity, and highlights the determination of Bicolano communities and advocates to keep pressing for justice and accountability.
- 11Green GSM hands over 1,000 electric vehicles to Philippine drivers●What Green GSM’s new vehicle rental model offers to transport operators Green GSM Philippines has handed over 1,000 elec
Green GSM Philippines has turned over 1,000 electric vehicles to its driver partners during a three-day festival at The Tent in Las Piñas City and partner depots. The handover marks a major expansion of the company's electric vehicle rental model, which offers transport operators a way to access electric fleets without large upfront purchase costs.