Manila

Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and a major economic and political center in the country. It serves as a key hub for regional summits, international trade, and law enforcement activities.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its role in a regional digital economy pact, a major drug seizure, and geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.

Latest on Manila

• How will new longer-range aircraft boost Manila’s South China Sea surveillance?
• Singaporean pilot detained as Laos finds 521 kg of meth on private jet bound for Manila
• 521kg of meth seized from Laos private jet bound for Manila, not Malaysia: police
• Chinese research ship near the Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns in Manila
• ASEAN eyes signing of digital economy pact at November Manila summit
• Manila exposes South China Sea note; Chinese coal mine farming plan: SCMP’s 7 highlights
• The airport, which has faced criticism for delays and overcrowding, is expanding terminal capacity and modernizing facilities to handle increased passenger traffic.

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