Philippines

- Martha Sazon became a billionaire after GCash's IPO at the Philippine Stock Exchange. - Typhoon Rosal exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, causing scattered rain and thunderstorms in Northern Luzon. - The Philippines' energy security is crucial for U.S. operations in a potential Taiwan contingency. - Climate damage to Philippine ports could cost $70.2 billion annually by 2100 due to climate change. - The Philippine peso hit a record low against the US dollar, leading to inflation concerns and economic challenges.

Recent headlines

• Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption — rappler_ph
• Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts — al_jazeera
• [Vantage Point] One peso, two fortunes: The hidden energy bill — rappler_ph
• ‘Don’t panic’ about the Philippines? The peso says otherwise — asia_times
• Yonhap News Summary — yonhap_kr