United Kingdom

The United Kingdom experienced a maritime tragedy in March 2025 when a collision off the coast of England led to the disappearance of a Filipino seafarer and the arrest of the Russian captain for suspected manslaughter. The UK also reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, pledging £2.26 billion in loans to bolster Ukrainian defense capabilities against ongoing conflicts.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

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DepEd, DOTr, UK launch Education City project in Taguig

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the UK government have launched a new initiative called the Senate-DepEd Transit-Oriented Development Project to improve school accessibility through smart transit planning.
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Han So-hee to hold fan meeting in Manila on Sept 13

Korean actress Han So-hee is scheduled to visit Manila as part of her 'Xohee Loved Ones' fan meeting world tour.
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UK aims to double trade with PH over 3-4 years

UK Trade Envoy George Freeman MP aims to double bilateral trade with the Philippines over the next three to four years by identifying strategic projects and partnerships.
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Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad, kills at least 265

A London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, killing at least 265 people including those on board and on the ground.
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Marcos seeks ASEAN, Arab support for Philippines' UNSC bid

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. sought support from wealthy Arab nations and ASEAN countries during the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Kuala Lumpur for the Philippines' bid to join the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027-2028.
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Eala secures first Grand Slam main draw win

Filipina tennis player Alex Eala secured her first-ever main draw win at a Grand Slam, advancing with partner Renata Zarazua to the second round of the French Open doubles competition.
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Alex Eala loses first-round match at Roland Garros, focuses on doubles

Filipino tennis player Alex Eala, who turned 20 last week, made her Grand Slam main draw debut at Roland Garros on Sunday.
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US envoy condemns China's water cannon attack on Filipino research vessel

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Washington's top diplomat to Manila condemned China's water cannon attack and sideswipe on a Filipino research vessel off Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea.
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Philippines halts Brazilian chicken imports due to bird flu

The Philippines will face a one- to two-week supply gap in imported frozen chicken as it halts poultry imports from Brazil due to bird flu.
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Philippine Marines lead Kamandag exercises with US, UK, Japan, South Korea

The Philippine Marines and the US Marine Corps will lead joint military exercises involving contingents from the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, and other nations from May 26 to June 6.
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