Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington from July 20–22, marking a pivotal moment in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical posture. The summit comes amid rising tensions over Trump’s proposed 20% tariff on Philippine exports, which has rattled ASEAN economies and triggered calls for regional recalibration. 🧭 Strategic Implications…
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On March 8, 2025, Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland became the site of a bold protest by Palestine Action, a UK-based activist group. The group vandalized the resort, spray-painting “Gaza is Not For Sale” on the greens and causing significant damage to the course. This act of defiance was a direct response to…
A Vietnamese fishing boat attacked near the Paracel Islands, causing injuries to ten crew members. This alarming incident has drawn significant attention and prompted a formal protest from Vietnam to China. According to reports from Tein Phong, the attack occurred while the boat was operating in its traditional fishing grounds. The situation escalated quickly. The…
A new Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine reportedly sunk while still under construction earlier this year. This incident has raised significant concerns about the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and its internal accountability. A senior U.S. defense official revealed that China attempted to conceal the submarine’s sinking, which took place next to a pier. The Wall…
Filipino seafarers, get new safeguards for rights and welfare while at sea. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law House Bill 7325 and Senate Bill 22211, which collectively aim to enhance protections for the approximately 500,000 Filipino seafarers working worldwide. The legislation hailed as a triumph for labor rights, underscores the government’s…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has uncovered a shocking reality: an estimated 300 million children worldwide are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation each year. This alarming statistic underscores a global crisis that demands immediate and concerted action to protect our most vulnerable population. The findings underscore the urgent…