Read more about this: Filipino Catholics offered prayers for Pope Leo’s speedy recovery after he underwent surgery for lung cancer on October 13, 2026. The Vatican said that the 71-year-old pontiff had part of one lung removed without complications during the 90-minute procedure. 150 Chinese teachers working across the Philippines began leaving in groups to return to China in late September this year. They feared being accused of involvement in espionage. Their departure has drawn attention as already strained relations between the Philippines and China face renewed tensions. Join this channel to get access to perks: All rights reserved. Philippine lawmakers moved a step closer to banning minors under the age of 13 from accessing social media platforms. The Lower House of Congress approved a draft measure, which must now be aligned with a Senate version already passed in the wake of three deadly school shootings. The incidents have sparked debate among parents about childhood exposure to online content. While many support curbs, other parents have raised concerns about how restrictions would impact digital learning and communication. A group of Chinese scholars has claimed that the Batanes islands were historically part of Taiwan and therefore are part of China. The remarks emerged during an academic discussion on June 30, 2026, at Jinan University in Guangzhou. Although the claim was not made by Beijing, it has sparked controversy and outrage in the Philippines, where the Batanes islands form the nation’s northernmost province. Limited Time: Get your free Tank Man set when you join the 50-Cent Army: Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. Want to go deeper than YouTube will let us? Check out our website: Get the free China Uncensored weekly newsletter: Download the China Uncensored mobile app: ______________________________ Read more about the Polish president: Polish president Karol Nawrocki has shared a boxing training session with world champion Manny Pacquiao. Nawrocki is the first Polish leader to make a state visit to the country since the nations established diplomatic relations in 1973. Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to win world titles across eight weight divisions, said it was “an honour” to train with Nawrocki – a lifelong combat sports enthusiast and amateur boxer. Every year on October 4, Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, by bringing their pets for a special blessing. Parishioners in Manila lined up on Sunday for the priest to sprinkle holy water on their pets, which included dogs, cats and a snail. The special annual blessing is to honour St Francis’ call to respect and care for all of God’s creation. Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on September 18 from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City. The single mother of two said she was deceived by recruiters who promised her a job abroad as a domestic helper. An NGO established in Hong Kong aims to give Filipino domestic workers a chance to obtain a bachelor’s degree through an accelerated education programme offered by the Philippine government. A teenage boy opened fire on his classmates at a school in Banga, a town in the southern Philippine province of South Cotabato, on Friday. He then took his own life. Two others were killed in the attack, and eight were injured. Authorities are investigating the shooter’s connection to an online group, according to the governor. A bipartisan bill aims to expand sanctions on Russia and Iran. China, a major buyer of Russian oil, could also be targeted.Concerns about artificial intellig Footage of a person dangling from a high-capacity drone above a field in the Philippines turned out to be a practice run for a prison break planned by notorious South Korean crime lord Park Wang-yeol. Known as the “sugar cane field killer”, Park was serving a 60-year sentence at Manila’s New Bilibid Prison for the murder of three South Koreans in 2016. Authorities uncovered his 100 million won (US$74,000) plot to use a drone capable of carrying up to 75kg (165lbs) to escape just ahead of his scheduled repatriation to South Korea on other charges. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time on Wednesday, as he faces charges over his “war on drugs” that killed thousands of people. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to court in March 2025, but had since skipped hearings, with his defence team claiming he was too ill. Monsters and Humans Cannot Coexist—Lindsay Clancy and the Monsters of Undertale In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at China secretly supplying Russia with technology for attack drones, and the incredible moment the Philippines’ defense secretary called out China’s bullying over the South China Sea. Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. Want to go deeper than YouTube will let us? Check out our website: Get the free China Uncensored weekly newsletter: Download the China Uncensored mobile app: ______________________________ China has accused Philippine officials of “grandstanding” after Manila’s defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese diplomat’s note reiterating Beijing’s stance on the South China Sea arbitration. Gilberto Teodoro described the incident, which happened at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Tuesday, as “coercion, bullying and aggression”. “No underwear.” That’s the line alleged Chinese spy Fang Fang aka Christine Fang used to seduce former US Congressman Eric Swalwell. Newly declassified FBI d A warning one day. A confrontation the next. China has escalated tensions in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines and telling Australia to stay out. A 300-year-old Spanish map is quietly deciding one of the most dangerous territorial disputes on Earth. 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Beijing has long claimed sovereignty over the reef, … Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Challenges China as South China Sea Erupts This video examines rising tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, focusing on confrontations near Second Thomas … The US, Philippines and Japan are joined by a growing group of allies in the largest iteration of the Balikatan exercise yet. With new participants including France, Canada and New Zealand, … The USS George Washington has returned to the South China Sea as tensions escalate across the region, with China conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan and clashing with Philippine vessels at Scarborough … A new security concern for U.S. troops: Computer code from Chinese and Russian companies was found in apps made for people serving in the U.S. military. What researchers found could put … Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with China’s top diplomat as both sides prepare for a possible leaders’ summit in Washington this fall. Meanwhile, the Quad sends a strong message on … From maritime clashes to a potential fall summit: Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in the Philippines with a firm message for China that America is staying focused on the Pacific. … Ten years after the landmark South China Sea arbitration ruling, its biggest legacy may not be the legal defeat of China’s Nine-Dash Line claim but what Beijing’s response revealed about its … Marcos Backs Amphibious Vehicles As Japan Tracks Chinese Carrier Threat Japan closely monitored China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier group as it operated near the Philippines and the western Pacific, raising fresh regional … No peace talks between the United States and Iran took place on Friday, and no new date has been announced. We have the latest updates. Ukrainian drones have helped repel Russian … Japan is expanding its defense partnerships beyond the traditional First Island Chain, as Tokyo and Jakarta discuss a possible transfer of Japanese Asagiri-class destroyers. The move follows growing security cooperation with … The Philippines and Taiwan are facing a surge in Chinese pressure across multiple flashpoints, as Beijing defends what it describes as “scientific research” activities at Scarborough Shoal (Minzhu Reef) and conducts … Southeast Asia is in the middle of an unprecedented military buildup — and it traces directly back to one country’s decision to stand its ground. From the water cannon attacks at … Japan is expanding its alliances across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening ties with the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia as part of a broader diplomatic push by PM Takaichi Sanae and Defense Minister … Philippines’ Miguel Malvar Ships Add VLS Capability, Escalating Sea Deterrence Ten years after the Scarborough Shoal standoff, the Philippines drastically upgraded its navy with the Miguel Malvar-class frigates. These 3,200-ton ships … Source: U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sales to Taiwan | China in Focus Summary This program from China in Focus examines several major geopolitical developments involving the United States, China, and …
Prayers and well-wishes for Pope Leo after lung surgery
200 Chinese Arrested! Philippines Takes On China, 150 Chinese Teachers Make Urgent Exit
Philippines moves closer to ban on social media for minors
Is this island chain the next South China Sea flashpoint?
Europe Proves Once Again They Are Complete Idiots
The EU is finally standing up to China…with a strongly worded letter! And China’s Coast Guard almost starts a war with the Philippines. Again.
Poland’s president spars with Philippine boxing champ
In Manila, pets get their special annual blessing
Mary Jane Veloso case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant labour protection
Filipino domestic helpers get second chance at university degree
Three killed in Philippines school shooting
China Targeted Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia, Iran | China in Focus
South Korean drug lord’s jailbreak plan foiled
Rodrigo Duterte appears in ICC courtroom for first time
China Publicly Threatened the Philippines. It Backfired.
China is helping Russia’s war machine—and now there’s proof. Meanwhile, the Philippines just gave Beijing a brutal public reality check.
Beijing accuses Philippine defence chief of ‘grandstanding’
China Says The Philippines “Will Be Taken Over”
China Warned the Philippines. Within 24 Hours, Beijing Acted in the South China Sea
The Spanish Map That Exposed China’s Claim to the South China Sea
U.S. Cracks Down on China’s Tariff Scam | China in Focus
Marcos Jr Confronts Beijing Over Dangerous South China Sea Encounter
US Rejects China’s Efforts To Cut Access to Disputed Scarborough Shoal｜TaiwanPlus News
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Challenges China as South China Sea Erupts
Balikatan: China Fury as Japan, New Zealand Join US – Philippines Drills | Taiwan Talks EP817
George Washington Carrier Arrives—Can It Stop China at Scarborough Shoal? | Talks EP892
Chinese, Russian Software Found in U.S. Military Apps | China in Focus
U.S., China set stage for September Trump – Xi summit | China in Focus
U.S. Pushes Back on China’s Influence in Southeast Asia | China in Focus
‘The Ruling Revealed China’s True Intentions’ | | The Gist
Marcos Backs Amphibious Vehicles As Japan Tracks Chinese Carrier Threat
Taiwan’s $6.7B Drone Defense Plan, Preparing For War | China in Focus
Japan Is Building a ‘Network of Navies’ Against Shared China Threat | Taiwan Talks EP858
Is China Moving to Seize Full Control of Scarborough Shoal? | Talks EP854
Why Southeast Asia Is Rearming — And the Philippines Is the Reason Why
Balikatan Fires First Typhon – Launched Tomahawk —China Anger Over Philippines – Japan Arms Deal | EP828
Philippines Miguel Malvar Ships Add VLS Capability, Escalating Sea Deterrence
U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sales to Taiwan | China in Focus
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