Gunshots echoed inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday as Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court, was inside the complex. Soldiers were seen entering the building after Dela Rosa urged the military to resist his arrest. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said he did not know who fired the shots, escalating an already tense standoff.
Chaos erupted inside the Philippine Senate as gunfire broke out during an attempted arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a Duterte aide linked to an ICC fugitive situation. Witnesses reported the shots occurred while dela Rosa remained in the building under protective custody by allied lawmakers, escalating tensions and sparking an emergency response.
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China says its navy and air force conducted combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal as a response to protect territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea. The move comes as the Philippines and the United States, along with Australia and New Zealand, run annual regional drills showcasing advanced weapons and readiness. The patrols are framed as maintaining peace amid growing tensions.
Bengaluru’s Crew 8e1 has made history by winning the championship title at Body Rock Asia 2026, an international hip hop dance competition held April 11 at U.P. Theatre in Quezon City, Philippines. The landmark victory highlights the growing global impact of India’s dance community and positions the crew as a force to watch on the Asia stage.
Philippine and US forces are holding large-scale Balikatan counter-landing drills in Palawan, rehearsing coastal defense and repelling mock assaults near the South China Sea. The exercises are billed as the largest to date, with Japan participating for the first time. Allies are practicing to protect vital resources while demonstrating readiness amid rising regional tensions.
Salmon has raised $100M in equity and debt to expand digital credit for underbanked Filipinos, including people with little or no credit history. The startup is also aiming at borrowers frustrated by the reliability gaps of incumbent lenders. With the funding, Salmon plans to widen access to credit while navigating a market where traditional underwriting can leave many behind.
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The Philippines will debut India’s newly acquired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in Balikatan 2026 war games, using a simulation firing mode rather than live launches. Delivered from a $375 million 2022 deal, the land-based system is already integrated with the Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense Regiment. The exercise, featuring 17,000 troops, underscores rising deterrence near the South China Sea.
More Indian medical aspirants are shifting to the Philippines, drawn by affordable tuition, a US-style curriculum, and practical clinical exposure. Schools like Davao Medical School Foundation have recently enrolled large batches of Indian graduates. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupting regional education plans, the move is accelerating, reflecting a wider global chase for medical careers among Indian youth.
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