Context Dispatch

A dawn ceremony marked Anzac Day 2026 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where military personnel and diplomats from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and partner nations gathered to honor fallen service members.

A Filipino-Australian soldier taking part in Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Palawan shared his pride in returning to the Philippines while serving with the Australian Defence Force.

The International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber has rejected the bid of former president Rodrigo Duterte to block the tribunal's jurisdiction, clearing the way for trial proceedings to continue.

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya met with Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto at the temporary Pasig City Hall to discuss ongoing cooperation and future partnerships.

Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed he will not be a scapegoat in the flood control controversy, opening his records and challenging critics to “follow the evidence.” Ending weeks of silence, the former House Speaker released his affidavit and documents, insisting he has nothing to hide and has fully cooperated. He dismissed corruption claims as “absurd,” stressing budgets are collectively crafted while project execution lies with the executive, urging investigators to pursue accountability across the entire chain, not convenient targets.