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January 7, 2023 at 7:53 pm

Filipino Catholics hold big procession after pandemic eases VIEW

Thousands of Catholic devotees have joined a night procession through downtown Manila to venerate a centuries-old black statue of Jesus Christ, which was not paraded...

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November 17, 2022 at 4:23 am

Climate Migration: Filipino families to flee amid typhoons VIEW

Nearly a decade after one of the country's deadliest disasters, families in the Philippines are still adjusting to their new reality.

October 13, 2022 at 12:21 am

US firepower showcased in Philippine joint combat drills VIEW

Truck-mounted launchers blasted off rockets and U.S. stealth fighter jets streaked across the northern Philippine sky in a combat drill that marked the latest display...

September 25, 2022 at 7:12 pm

Typhoon heroes: 5 Filipino rescuers drown in flooded village VIEW

Typhoon Noru has left a trail of destruction in northern Philippine provinces with at least eight people dead, including a group of rescuers who were...

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A damaged building lies on its side after a strong quake hit Bangued, Abra province, northern Philippines on Wednesday July 27, 2022. A strong earthquake shook the northern Philippines on Wednesday, causing some damage and prompting people to flee buildings in the capital. Officials said no casualties were immediately reported. (AP Photo) XAF107 XAF107

July 26, 2022 at 6:28 pm

Strong quake kills 5, injures dozens in northern Philippines VIEW

A strong earthquake has killed at least five people, injured dozens and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines.

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March 27, 2022 at 10:41 pm

US, Filipino forces start war drills in region facing Taiwan VIEW

Thousands of American and Filipino forces have begun one of their largest combat exercises in years.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte greets supporters as she starts her re-election campaign in Quezon City, Philippines on Friday, March 25, 2022. Candidates for thousands of provincial, town and congressional posts started campaigning across the Philippines Friday under tight police watch due to a history of violent rivalries and to enforce a lingering pandemic ban on handshakes, hugging and tightly packed crowds that are a hallmark of often circus-like campaigns. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) XAF111 XAF111

March 24, 2022 at 9:57 pm

Philippine vote campaign starts amid violence, virus fears VIEW

Pandemic restrictions loom as candidates for congressional seats and thousands of smaller races in the Philippines campaign ahead of the May 9 elections.

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Chinese structures and buildings at the man-made island on Mischief Reef at the Spratlys group of islands in the South China Sea are seen on Sunday March 20, 2022. China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby, a top U.S. military commander said Sunday. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) XAF120 XAF120

March 20, 2022 at 7:24 am

AP Exclusive: US admiral says China fully militarized isles VIEW

A top U.S. commander says China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea and has...

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October 11, 2021 at 2:33 am

Official says journalist’s Nobel Prize not a slap on Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration has belatedly congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for being one of two winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize

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October 6, 2021 at 9:16 pm

Philippine VP seeks 2022 presidency, facing dictator’s son VIEW

Philippine vice president and opposition leader Leni Robredo has registered her presidential candidacy for next year’s elections in a move that would bring the pro-democracy...

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