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Philippines To 'Stand Our Ground' In South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.

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'Pray for answers': hunt for killer of Aussie couple

A search for the person responsible for the deaths of an Australian couple in a Philippines hotel room continues as families reel from the shock of the murders.

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Morning Mail: Exclusive Brethren school contracts revealed, Australians found dead in Philippines hotel, The Shining actor Shelley Duvall dies

Building work given to church members’ firms; tributes flow for actor who died in her sleep aged 75

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Australian Nationals And Filipina Companion Killed In Tagaytay Hotel

Tragedy strikes in Tagaytay as two Australians and a Filipina are found dead in a hotel room. Investigations ongoing.

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Deadly Bus-Truck Collision Kills 11 In Northern Philippines

Tragic collision in Abulug town highlights road safety issues in the Philippines, urging improved infrastructure and stricter traffic regulations.

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Two Australians found murdered in Philippines hotel

The bodies of two Australians and a Filipina have been discovered in a hotel room with their hands and feet bound at a popular resort city in the Philippines.

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Bare-bones Gym Breeds Olympians In Philippines Boxing Capital Bago

At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream -- and a way out of poverty.

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27 Injured In Philippines Fireworks Explosion, Investigation Underway

27 individuals injured in a devastating explosion of illegal fireworks in the Philippines, causing significant damage and prompting an investigation for st...

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Large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in the southern Philippines, injuring 27 people

At least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, have been injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines, damaging houses, hotels and an international airport

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Japan And Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines sign defense pact amid rising tensions with China, focusing on joint drills and regional security challenges.

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China's 'Monster' Coast Guard Ship Intimidates Philippines In Dispute

China's deployment of 'The Monster' coast guard ship near the Philippines' EEZ raises tensions in the South China Sea dispute.

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

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Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

The Independent UK

Philippines, Japan On Verge Of Key Defence Pact

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory.

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Playing crypto games for a living: Filipinos seek to escape poverty

Can you make a living from playing video games? Millions of Filipinos who earn cryptocurrency playing online games seem to think so. Players earn tokens they then trade in a virtual market for pesos or dollars. They can earn up to twice the minimum wage – an irresistible prospect for…

Al Jazeera

‘We are not criminals’: Philippines considers making divorce legal

The staunchly Catholic Southeast Asian nation is the only place other than the Vatican where divorce is banned.

The Independent UK

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea

The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea

International Business Times

Philippines Says US Mid-range Missile System To Be Pulled Out

A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country, a Philippine Army spokesman said Thursday.

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Philippines Says It Agrees With China To 'De-escalate' South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.

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Until Then's faux Philippines is full of realist relationships and cute minigames.

The Independent UK

An AP Photographer picked his own path when trying to make the perfect Mud People Festival photo

Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people

France 24

Capturing the voices of women in Lebanon

Annette Young talks to Lebanese journalist and author, Dalal Mawad, whose book 'All She Lost' focuses on the horrific explosion in Beirut four years ago, and its impact on women. They speak about the myth of resilience among the Lebanese population as the country faces the risk of yet another…

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Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila says top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns

International Business Times

US Says China Fears N.Korea Crisis After Putin Trip

China, despite its public alliance with Russia, is worried North Korea could be emboldened into starting a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin's visit, a top US official said Monday.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Philippine villagers smear mud on their bodies to show devotion to St. John the Baptist

It is well before daybreak in Bibiclat, a village in the northern Philippines surrounded by rice fields. Using only light from their cellphones to cut through the darkness, devout Catholics venture into the fields. If they’re fortunate, they will find an area where carabaos bathe, since the mud is softer…

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