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October 7, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to run as mayor despite his drug killings legacy
Officials in the Philippines say former President Rodrigo Duterte has registered to run for mayor of his southern home city despite his notorious legacy over his brutal anti-drug crackdown that the International Criminal Court is investigating as a pos...
October 7, 2024 at 12:54 PM
October 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Philippines, South Korea deepen security cooperation, elevating ties to partnership
South Korea and the Philippines, each faced by increasingly hostile rival nations, have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, including broader defense and security cooperation between the two U.S. treaty allies
October 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM
September 25, 2024 at 6:46 AM
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm
Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China’s expressions of alarm
September 25, 2024 at 6:46 AM
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Smartmatic president, other execs charged with bribing Philippines election official
The voting machine company executives allegedly paid $1 million in bribes to the former chairman of the Philippines' Commission on Elections, the DOJ said.
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How the Mayon volcano eruption is wreaking havoc in the Philippines
Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines are facing long-term displacement as the Mayon volcano, the most active on the archipelago, continues to erupt.
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Huge fire breaks out at bus terminal in Philippines
A huge blaze broke out at a bus terminal in Quezon City, prompting evacuations at nearby businesses and rerouting buses.
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Dengue epidemic declared in Philippines; over 600 dead, nearly 150,000 cases in 2019
A dengue epidemic has been declared in the Philippines in the wake of 622 deaths and 146,062 cases of the disease having been recorded in 2019 alone.
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Three policemen convicted of murder in deadly Philippines drug war
The convictions are the first rebuke to police since Duterte's election.
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Erupting volcano in Philippines forces evacuation of thousands of villagers
The Mayon volcano in the Philippines continued to erupt Tuesday evening.
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US Secretary of State offers Philippine President help with war on drugs, if he changes tactics
Tillerson is said to have offered specific resources to help the Philippines.
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Duterte dismisses human rights concerns after meeting Tillerson
Rodrigo Duterte dismissed concerns about his country's human rights record.
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Video from Manila resort attack shows gunman setting fire to casino
Video footage from the Manila resort's deadly attack shows the gunman setting fire to the casino, stealing gambling chips, and shooting at security forces in a stairwell.
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What we know about the Philippine resort attack and how it unfolded
A timeline of the deadly attack at Resorts World Manila and its aftermath.
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ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Manila attack
Thirty-six died in the attack.
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At least 35 dead in Philippine resort attack, suspect has killed himself
Resorts World Manila went on lockdown after the shooting.
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