Incidents and Accidents

Incidents and Accidents

Convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Fired On, Raising Tensions Ahead of First Parliamentary Election

Armed men fired on the convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua in Maguindanao del Norte on Aug. 15. No one was hurt, and the motive is unconfirmed ahead of the Sept. 14 election.
2026年8月17日
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Incidents and Accidents

China Detains Over 100 Filipinos; Defense Secretary Teodoro Condemns Action as “Intimidation”

Chinese authorities have detained more than 100 Filipino nationals on suspicion of illegal employment and illegal stay.
2026年8月15日
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Incidents and Accidents

S Division Criminal Case: Trial Nears Final Stage, Some Defendants Already Given Prison Sentences

The criminal case surrounding S DIVISION HOLDINGS (SDH), a Philippines-based financial company, is proceeding through trial before the 6th Criminal…
2026年8月12日
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Incidents and Accidents

Fuel-Assistance Mission Hit by Water Cannon Again — China’s Repeated Harassment at Scarborough Shoal

China Coast Guard vessels fired water cannon at Philippine BFAR fishing-assistance ships near Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026, the third clash that week, coinciding with the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
2026年8月3日
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Incidents and Accidents

¥46 Billion Unregistered Bond Fraud Out of the Philippines: The Full Story of the Scandal That Rocked the Nikkan Manila Shimbun

Nine people were arrested in Japan over an unregistered bond scheme run through Philippines-based S Division Holdings that defrauded roughly 5,500 investors of an estimated 46 billion yen, a case tied to the former president of the Nikkan Manila Shimbun, which ended print publication in September 2025.
2026年8月2日
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Business

Philippines-Based Unregistered Bond Scheme: ¥17 Billion in Damages, 9 Arrested in Massive Fraud That Also Rocked the Nikkan Manila Shimbun

Nine people have been arrested over an unregistered foreign bond scheme run from the Philippines that defrauded Japanese investors of over ¥17 billion — and became entangled with the now-defunct Nikkan Manila Shimbun newspaper.
2026年8月1日
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Business

JUNCA Coin (junca Cash / JCC): A Summary of Its Background and Current Status

A summary of the JUNCA Global Project and its junca Cash (JCC) token: project goals, ecosystem, thin market liquidity, the scaling-back of its Japan offices, founder Hisayuki Nagatome's activities in the Philippines, and the unresolved status of investor funds.
2026年7月30日
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Incidents and Accidents

Violent Crime Targeting Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Nationals Surges in the Philippines Post-Pandemic — Major Incidents and Safety Precautions

Robberies, shootings, and kidnappings targeting Japanese, Korean, and Chinese nationals have surged in the Philippines since 2023, as POGO crackdowns shifted criminal targets. Major incidents including the 2025 Malate shooting and the Anson Que kidnapping, plus practical safety precautions.
2026年7月30日
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