SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 2 November 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday defended a new Philippines–US South China Sea task force, saying it aims to boost coordination and ease tensions with China.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Saturday defended a new Philippines–US task force for the South China Sea, saying it aims to boost coordination and ease tensions amidst maritime disputes with China. Credit: Presidential Communications Office

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • The Nationals poised to abandon their net zero stance today
  • There are calls for the government to release more funded places for aged care support in the home, now that the new Aged Care Act has come into effect.
  • President Bongbong Marcos defended the new Philippines–US task force, saying it will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries and ease tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

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