Asia Philippines Boxing star Manny Pacquiao will run for president in next year's elections; incumbent President Duterte is barred from another term, but will run as vice-president in a rival party faction, a move critics say is an attempt to retain power
Asia Philippines Temporary maritime restrictions have been announced in parts of the West Philippine Sea ahead of a Chinese rocket launch; Authorities cited safety risks from falling debris, analysts note the move comes amid tensions with Beijing over contested waters
Asia Philippines Anti-political dynasty House Bill 6771 has been filed by speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos; the measure would bar spouses, siblings and relatives of a public official from holding elective posts at the same time
Asia Philippines Domestic flights in the Philippines were disrupted after Airbus began a mandatory software upgrade for A320 aircrafts; delays and cancellations have been announced as planes undergo the update, affecting schedules nationwide
Asia Philippines First extradition treaty for South East Asia was signed in Manila during 13th ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting; it standardizes extradition procedures across the region covering all aspects from the arrest of suspects to how countries settle over requests