Philippines
The US Army launched a Tomahawk missile from the Typhon system in the Philippines for the first time. China accused the US of destabilization and demands the immediate removal of the weapons.
Nearly 200,000 people have been affected by the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. More than 5,000 people were evacuated due to heavy ashfall and pyroclastic flows.
More than 300 families have been evacuated in the Philippines due to ash from the Mayon volcano. Clouds covered 87 villages, damaging farms and blocking visibility on the roads.
In the Philippine province of Albay, an eruption of the Mayon Volcano has begun, characterized by lava flows and earthquakes. Residents are being urged to evacuate from danger zones due to the threat.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
Scientists have discovered a continuous accumulation of magma beneath the Greek volcano Methana. This discovery forces a re-evaluation of the danger level of all dormant volcanoes in the world.
An Iranian boat fired upon the container ship Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel remains under the captain's control, and the crew, including Ukrainians, was unharmed.
Tokyo has allowed the sale of missiles and vessels abroad to strengthen its defense industrial base. The government will assess each sale individually instead of using five categories.
The IEA predicts a reduction in oil consumption due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and rising prices. Supplies have fallen by 9%, and Asia is already experiencing a shortage of raw materials.
The Philippines, Korea, and India have resumed purchases of raw materials from Russia due to the energy crisis. The US temporarily lifted restrictions amid rising Brent prices.
Attacks on the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga reduced Russian oil supplies to 2. 32 million barrels. Moscow's export revenues fell by more than $1 billion.
The EBU announced the launch of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, the final of which will take place on November 14, 2026. 10 countries in the region have already confirmed their participation in the new contest.
Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
President Marcos declared a year-long state of emergency due to the threat to oil supplies. The government is introducing subsidies and payments to support vulnerable groups.
The conflict in the Middle East has forced China, India, and other Asian countries to increase coal consumption. The region is building up capacity for energy security.
Philippine authorities are negotiating with major fertilizer exporters due to a 40% price increase. A potential shortage threatens rice harvests and banana exports.
Farmers in Asia and Europe are facing a shortage of diesel for machinery due to the conflict. This will lead to rising food prices and disruption of planting in the world.
The navies of the Philippines, the US, and Japan concluded four-day joint exercises in the South China Sea from February 20 to 26, 2026. The drills strengthened the trilateral defense partnership and interoperability of the fleets.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
A moderate eruption of the Canlaon volcano occurred on the Philippine island of Negros, lasting two minutes. A plume of smoke rose over 2000 meters, leading to an elevated alert level.
The Swedish company Saab is building a portfolio of potential orders for over 300 JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters. Ukraine could order up to 150 aircraft, and Canada – 72, with the possibility of localizing production.
HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are considering purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers like CXMT due to the global supply crisis. This could help address rising prices and the threat to new product launches.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia is fragile. The countries extended the truce for three months and are taking measures to reduce tensions.
ICC judges rejected defense arguments regarding the health of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The 80-year-old politician was deemed fit to participate in hearings after a thorough medical examination.
The HUR reports the elimination of Filipino citizen John Patrick, who fought for Russia and died during a "meat assault" in the Donetsk direction. His training lasted only a week, after which he was sent to the front line.
The death toll after the ferry sinking in the Philippines has risen to 18, with 24 people still missing. 317 people were rescued.
The inter-island cargo-passenger ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 sank off an island in the southern Philippines. 316 passengers were rescued, 15 bodies were found.
In the Philippines, rescuers detected signs of life at the site of a massive landfill collapse in the village of Binaliw, Cebu City. The tragedy, which occurred on January 8, 2026, claimed the lives of four workers, with over 30 people still missing.
In the Philippines, rescuers are searching for dozens of people missing after a landslide at a landfill. Four deaths have been confirmed so far, and 12 people have been hospitalized.