SBS News in Filipino, Friday 17 July 2026

The Philippines will host the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), the Post-Ministerial Conferences (PMC), and activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) from July 19 to 24 in Manila. Credit: AP Photo/Aaron Favila/AAP Image

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.

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Key Points

• Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has announced proposed changes to strengthen Australia's Modern Slavery Act. Under the changes, large companies with annual revenue over AUD $100 million could face criminal charges for failing to prevent modern slavery.
• The Philippines will host for the ASEAN Foreign Minister's meeting, and talks on the conflict in Myanmar.
• In the FIFA World Cup, France and England will meet in the third-place playoff on Sunday, 0700 AEST, July 19. Meanwhile, Spain will face Argentina in the final (0500 AEST, July 20).

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