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China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025

Philippines To Remove US Missile System If China Ends 'Coercive Behaviour'

The US military deployed the Typhon missile system in the northern Philippines last year as part of an annual joint exercise, and Filipino troops have been training with it, with plans to acquire the system as a means to protect Manila's maritime interests.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

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Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says

A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone

Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025

Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea

Manila says Chinese vessels detected near disputed Scarborough shoal

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

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Annual Black Nazarene Procession Draws Hundreds Of Thousands In Manila

Annual Catholic procession in Manila, Philippines, honors Black Nazarene statue with over 250,000 attendees praying for various intentions.

Philippine Catholic Devotees Mass In Manila Hoping For A Miracle

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in an annual display of religious fervour.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

Crowds Throng As Jesus Statue Parades Through Philippine Capital

Scores of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in an annual display of religious fervour.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

Afghan Nationals Arrive In Philippines For US Visa Processing

Afghan nationals in the Philippines for U.S. resettlement after Manila-Washington agreement. U.S. covers expenses during their stay.

Filipino woman returns to joyous welcome from family after narrowly escaping firing squad

Transfer to home country eliminates risk of execution as the Philippines abolished death penalty years ago

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home

Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2024

Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from an Indonesian firing squad seeks clemency

A Filipino woman who spent years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, and who was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, said Wednesday she’s happy to be back in the Philippines but still counting on its president to get out of jail

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Filipino death row prisoner to return home after 15 years in Indonesian jail

Mary Jane Veloso was sentenced to death after she was found guilty of drug trafficking in 2010

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024

Filipina On Indonesia Death Row Says Planned Transfer 'Miracle'

A Filipina drug convict on death row in Indonesia told AFP from prison Friday that her planned transfer was a "miracle", in her first interview since Manila and Jakarta signed an agreement last week to repatriate her.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

Indonesia, Philippines Agree On Repatriation Of Filipina On Death Row

Manila and Jakarta signed an agreement Friday to repatriate Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row for drug charges in Indonesia since 2015, with officials saying she could return to the Philippines before Christmas.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Fresh tensions as Russian attack submarine shadowed in waters off Philippines

Manila has downplayed presence of the Russian submarine in international waters

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AAP · Dec 2, 2024

Alleged bikie boss arrested after international manhunt

An accused Hells Angels kingpin has been deported to Australia after spending weeks in a Manila airport terminal.

Massive Fire Leaves 2,000 Families Homeless In Manila

Devastating fire in Manila shanty town displaces thousands, Mayor assures support for survivors.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Massive fire destroys dozens of homes on Manila port

A large fire engulfed dozens of shanty houses at a slum area in downtown Manila on Sunday (November 24).

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Marcos says Indonesia has agreed to send Filipina death-row drug convict back to the Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send back a Filipino death-row drug convict, who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a reprieve due to years of pleadings from Manila

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024

Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China

The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally’s national defence.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology

The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to Manila

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

US, Philippines Sign Deal On Sharing Military Information

US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

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