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12:07pm, 4th April, 2019

Philippines' Duterte tells China to 'lay off' island in disputed waters

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told China on Thursday to "lay off" an island occupied by Manila in the disputed South China Sea and said he would deploy his soldiers there if Beijing touches it.

Philippines says Chinese vessels in disputed waters illegal

11:05am, 4th April, 2019

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Philippines says Chinese vessels in disputed waters illegal

The presence of more than 200 Chinese fishing boats near an island occupied by Manila in the disputed South China Sea is illegal and a clear violation of Philippine sovereignty, the country's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Facebook removes online network in Philippines over 'inauthentic behavior'

3:35am, 29th March, 2019

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Facebook removes online network in Philippines over 'inauthentic behavior'

Facebook Inc has removed a social media network in the Philippines for "coordinated inauthentic behavior", and took the unusual step of linking it to a businessman who said he had managed the president's online election campaign in 2016.

Philippines news site chief arrested again over foreign ownership rules

8:22pm, 28th March, 2019

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Philippines news site chief arrested again over foreign ownership rules

The head of a Philippine news website known for critical reports about President Rodrigo Duterte was re-arrested at Manila airport on Friday, this time on charges she had violated foreign ownership rules.

Thousands of motorbikers protest at Philippines' new plate regulation

7:02am, 24th March, 2019

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Thousands of motorbikers protest at Philippines' new plate regulation

More than 10,000 motorcycle riders staged a motorcade on Sunday in the main highways of the Philippine capital Manila to protest at new regulations forcing them to display bigger license plates, saying the measure would not solve the problem.

Pompeo assures Philippines of U.S. protection in event of sea conflict

1:26am, 1st March, 2019

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Pompeo assures Philippines of U.S. protection in event of sea conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday assured the Philippines it would be defended by the United States if it came under attack in the South China Sea, reaffirming a defense code that Manila's security chiefs have sought to revise.

Philippines releases journalist on bail after arrest sparks global outcry

5:58pm, 14th February, 2019

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Philippines releases journalist on bail after arrest sparks global outcry

The head of a Philippine news website that has locked horns with President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail on Thursday, a day after her widely condemned arrest on libel charges that critics say is a government effort to bully journalists.

China's Xi visits Philippines as Duterte pressed to take tougher line

12:01am, 20th November, 2018

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China's Xi visits Philippines as Duterte pressed to take tougher line

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Philippines for a state visit on Tuesday, aiming to advance strategic gains made under a Manila leadership that has favored Beijing in the hope of receiving billions of dollars of loans and investment.

U.S. returns 'Bells of Balangiga' to Philippines a century after clash

10:22pm, 14th November, 2018

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U.S. returns 'Bells of Balangiga' to Philippines a century after clash

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday formally returned church bells to the Philippines that were taken as war trophies over a century ago following gruesome clashes, seeking to close a contentious chapter in the two allies' shared hist...

Philippines' ex-first lady Imelda Marcos to appeal court's graft ruling

5:09am, 9th November, 2018

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Philippines' ex-first lady Imelda Marcos to appeal court's graft ruling

The Philippines' anti-corruption court on Friday ordered the arrest of former first lady Imelda Marcos after finding her guilty on seven counts of graft during the two-decade rule of her husband and former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

Philippines' U.N. envoy named foreign secretary as Duterte eyes cabinet revamp

11:30pm, 11th October, 2018

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Philippines' U.N. envoy named foreign secretary as Duterte eyes cabinet revamp

The Philippines' ambassador to the United Nations was named the country's new foreign secretary on Friday, the first of several cabinet changes expected ahead of mid-term elections next year.

Philippines' Duterte does not have cancer: acting interior minister

11:17pm, 8th October, 2018

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Philippines' Duterte does not have cancer: acting interior minister

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday, after the firebrand leader underwent tests in a private hospital.

'Super typhoon' nears Hong Kong, China after pummeling Philippines

9:50pm, 15th September, 2018

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'Super typhoon' nears Hong Kong, China after pummeling Philippines

A "super typhoon" swirled towards Hong Kong and the Chinese coast on Sunday, gaining in strength over the South China Sea after hurtling through the Philippines, where it wreaked devastation that killed at least seven.

At least 3 dead as Philippines faces more hazards in powerful typhoon's wake

6:22am, 15th September, 2018

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At least 3 dead as Philippines faces more hazards in powerful typhoon's wake

A strong typhoon tore through the northern tip of the Philippines on Saturday packing winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph) along with torrential rain, killing at least three people, wrecking homes and triggering at least 42 landslides.

Three killed as Philippines warns of hazards in powerful typhoon's wake

4:18am, 15th September, 2018

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Three killed as Philippines warns of hazards in powerful typhoon's wake

A strong typhoon tore through the northern tip of the Philippines on Saturday packing winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph) along with torrential rain, killing three people and causing floods, landslides and power outages.

Wind, rain lashes north Philippines as huge typhoon approaches

3:33am, 14th September, 2018

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Wind, rain lashes north Philippines as huge typhoon approaches

Philippine authorities evacuated more areas on Friday and warned an estimated 5.2 million people in the path of a powerful typhoon to stay indoors, as the country braced for heavy rain and damage to infrastructure and crops.

Philippines' Duterte says 'never again' at Israel's Holocaust memorial

1:49pm, 3rd September, 2018

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Philippines' Duterte says 'never again' at Israel's Holocaust memorial

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who once likened his crime-fighting policy to Hitler's mass murders and then apologized for the comparison, on Monday laid a wreath to commemorate the Holocaust dead in Jerusalem.

In Israel visit, Philippines' Duterte dogged by past rhetoric

1:57am, 1st September, 2018

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In Israel visit, Philippines' Duterte dogged by past rhetoric

When Rodrigo Duterte makes the first visit to Israel by a president of the Philippines next week, officials on both sides will try to play down his record of jarring invective while promoting commercial and military ties.

Philippines to cancel Landing's $1.5 billion casino project: Duterte's spokesman

4:19am, 7th August, 2018

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Philippines to cancel Landing's $1.5 billion casino project: Duterte's spokesman

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will cancel Landing International Development Ltd's $1.5 billion integrated casino project in the capital, his spokesman said minutes after the Hong Kong-listed firm broke ground on Tuesday.