The Philippines has discovered a new natural gas source for the first time in over a decade, extending the life of its depleting gas field. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/19/asia-pacific/pps-gas-discovery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #gas #philippines #southeastasia #energy
An impeachment complaint was filed against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the House of Representatives, which is dominated by his allies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/19/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-marcos-impeachment-house/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #southeastasia
As ASEAN chair, the Philippines foreign minister is aiming for an ‘effective and substantive’ code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea — a daunting task that has eluded the Southeast Asian bloc for years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/18/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-foreign-secretary-coc-south-china-sea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #theresalazaro #china #southeastasia #asean #southchinasea #disputedislands
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Mount Kanlaon today, Authorities are closely monitoring which remains under Alert Level 2 (moderate level of volcanic unrest) as of today, January 10, 2026.
Mount Kanlaon today, Authorities are closely monitoring which remains under Alert Level 2 (moderate level of volcanic unrest) as of today, January 10, 2026.
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Night market food bazar happenings in Sampaloc
#Manila #Philippines #Travel #Photography #FujiFilm #X100VI
Night market food bazar happenings in Sampaloc
#Manila #Philippines #Travel #Photography #FujiFilm #X100VI
With fewer than half of Filipinos estimated to have undertaken disaster drills or to own a first-aid kit, the board game Master of Disaster aims to boost lagging preparedness in a country prone to natural disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/asia-pacific/philippines-disaster-readiness-game/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #philippines #climatechange #typhoons #disasterpreparedness #earthquakes
The Bondi attack shows that while Islamic State is no longer a territorial force in Asia, its ideology persists online, continues to radicalize individuals and still poses a deadly threat. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/28/world/asia-islamic-state-not-back-but-endures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #islamicstate #is #terrorism #australia #bondibeach #islam #philippines #religion #jamaahansharutdaulah
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In #Wikimedia land, I created my first #Lua module in #WikimediaCommons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Module:NHCP_marker_depicts_inscription
This module does all the heavy lifting for enhancing file pages of photos of #HistoricalMarkers of the #Philippines 🇵🇭 with #Wikidata items. It provides a way to point to the Wikidata item about the marker and to show the actual text inscribed in the marker. This is all done by just adding the {{NHCP marker depicts inscription}} template. 🧵 1/3
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Japan and India must deepen defense and tech cooperation to bolster Indo-Pacific stability amid a fragile "Quad" and rising China tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/09/japan/japan-india-defense-in-the-indo-pacific/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #shigeruishiba #narendramodi #indiajapanrelations #thequad #australia #us #china #pakistan #philippines #australia #defense
In #Wikimedia land, I created my first #Lua module in #WikimediaCommons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Module:NHCP_marker_depicts_inscription
This module does all the heavy lifting for enhancing file pages of photos of #HistoricalMarkers of the #Philippines 🇵🇭 with #Wikidata items. It provides a way to point to the Wikidata item about the marker and to show the actual text inscribed in the marker. This is all done by just adding the {{NHCP marker depicts inscription}} template. 🧵 1/3
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A recently established U.S.-Philippine military task force designed to deter coercion and respond to crises in the disputed South China Sea will not likely stay a two-country effort for long. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/28/world/politics/us-philippine-military-task-force/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #philippines #defense #china #australia #canada #usjapanrelations
Collective defense is too big a leap at this time. But collective deterrence is a legitimate strategy to thwart a rising China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/26/japan/the-argument-for-indo-pacific-collective-deterrence/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #defense #sdf #sanaetakaichi #china #russia #northkorea #quad #australia #india #us #southkorea #philippines #seato #shigeruishiba #nato #taiwan #southchinasea #eastchinasea
Authoritarian nostalgia is rising across Southeast Asia, as leaders and societies whitewash past dictatorships, threatening democratic institutions and stability throughout the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/26/world/asias-tyrants-seen-as-heroes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #suharto #indonesia #ferdinandmarcos #philippines #thailand #cambodia #globalsouth #asia #authoritarianism #democracy #humanrights
As Tokyo and Manila discuss the transfer of used Japanese destroyers, the Philippine Navy chief says the service is also seeking five more retired TC-90 aircraft from the MSDF to boost its patrol capabilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/26/japan/philippine-navy-chief-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #msdf #sdf #china #southchinasea #southeastasia
China is using threats, diplomatic pressure, economic measures and manufactured media narratives to attack new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and influence Japanese politics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/20/japan/good-relations-with-communist-party-is-a-fools-errand/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #china #sanaetakaichi #taiwan #xuejian #reiwashinsengumi #us #ldp #shigeruishiba #komeito #japaninnovationparty #ccp #philippines #shinzoabe #laichingte #xijinping #worldwarii
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Boracay Island, Philippines, January 2020.
#photography #seawednesday #sea #seascape #beach #sunset #goldenhour #boracay #philippines
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Boracay Island, Philippines, January 2020.
#photography #seawednesday #sea #seascape #beach #sunset #goldenhour #boracay #philippines
Rising anger in the Philippines over a corruption scandal has forced out two ministers from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, testing his administration’s work to restore public trust and investor confidence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/18/asia-pacific/politics/marcos-philippine-graft-protest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #corruption