SBS News in Filipino Thursday, 26 July 2026

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed concern over a confrontation between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have blamed one another after an altercation between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy left a Philippine sailor injured. Senator Wong says Australia has serious concerns about the incident, warning China against risky behaviour in the region. Credit: Philippine News Agency

Here are today’s top stories on SBS Filipino.

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Key Points

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she has raised concerns directly with China's Foreign minister over a missile test China conducted in the South China Sea earlier this month.
• More than 35 thousand teachers and school staff are expected to rally in Melbourne today, going on strike after rejecting a proposed pay deal from the Victorian government.
• The Trump Administration is preparing to announce a nuclear program in Saudi Arabia, but says a deal would provide billions of dollars to the US nuclear industry.

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