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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Philippines

Days after China-Philippines skirmish in South China Sea, Indian warship at Manila to bolster ties

Navy's INS Kadmatt is an anti-submarine warfare corvette equipped with state-of-the-art anti-submarine weapon suite. 'Enhancing cooperation & exchanging best practices' on agenda.

Chinese ambassador summoned over South China Sea ‘harassment,’ says Philippines’ foreign ministry

The ministry has asked China to direct its vessels to cease and desist from ‘illegal actions and dangerous manoeuvres against Philippine vessels.’

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami alerts issued in Philippines and Japan

Philippines seismology agency says tsunami waves could hit the country by midnight local time and continue for hours.

Philippines approaches Malaysia, Vietnam with proposal for code of conduct for South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of Philippines said escalating tension in South China Sea required Manila to partner with allies & neighbours to maintain peace.

Philippines President Marcos meets Xi Jinping seeking ways to reduce South China Sea tensions

Marcos said he voiced concern over South China Sea incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels, including one collision. He said he also raised plight of Filipino fishermen.

India to give at least seven helicopters to Philippines for rescue and humanitarian efforts

Philippines president Marcos Kumaran said helicopters provided to Philippines Coast Guard, built for India's Navy and Coast Guard, can be used for more active security operations.

ASEAN replaces Myanmar with Philippines as 2026 chair amid concerns over 5-point consensus implementation

Loss of chairmanship blow to Myanmar's ruling military leadership in gaining international recognition. In 2021, ASEAN leaders had agreed to a 5-point consensus to address Myanmar situation.

Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned its boat in South China Sea

China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, an assertion rejected internationally.

Philippines to investigate sinking of overloaded passenger boat that killed at least 26

The vessel was designed for roughly 40 passengers but it remains unclear how many people were allowed to board. The manifest showed only 22 names, the coast guard said.

One dies as Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, moves towards China and Taiwan

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern coast of the country, and more than 4000 passengers remained stranded as sea travel was suspended.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.