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Philippines' Marcos open to buying Russian fuel, proposes new Myanmar approach

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation may need to turn to Russia to fulfil its fuel needs amid rising global energy prices, bucking pressure from Western allies for countries to shun Moscow.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Mum, 21, dies while shielding her baby from falling coconut tree during violent tornado

While drifting off to sleep, a coconut tree trunk suddenly smashed through the roof of their home and was knocked down by Typhoon Noru's strength in Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill Philippine radio commentator

Motorcycle-riding gunmen have killed a longtime radio commentator in metropolitan Manila in the latest attack on a member of the media in the Philippines, considered one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

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Filipino journalist Percival Mabasa shot dead in ‘brazen’ attack

The 63-year-old radio broadcaster, also known as Percy Lapid, was killed near his home in suburban Manila.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2022

Retired farmer, 78, marries teenage bride 60 years younger than him in Philippines

Retired farmer Rashed Mangacop met Halima Abdullah three years ago, when she was 15 years old, at a dinner party in the Cagayan province before they married in August

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Philippines and US kick off naval exercises amid China tension

MANILA: The armed forces of the United States and the Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

Philippines and U.S. kick off naval exercises amid China tension

The armed forces of the United States and Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

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US, Philippine forces hold combat drills to brace for crisis

More than 2,500 U.S. and Philippine marines are participating in combat exercises to be able to respond to any sudden crisis in the region

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Foreign call centre raided over alleged links to scam tricking Australians out of their superannuation

A call centre in the Philippines is being investigated over multi-million-dollar superannuation scams that have seen a number of Australians lose their retirement savings.

ABC News · Oct 2, 2022

Weather tracker: Typhoon Noru wreaks havoc across south-east Asia

As Hurricane Ian struck the Americas, Noru was ripping through the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022

Couple ditch their jobs to travel the world together after meeting on Tinder

Jenna Carr and Joao Paias had travelled across Portugal and the UK, as well as France and Switzerland before jetting over to Asia and visiting the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bali together before the birth of their son

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

U.S. VP Harris says she is going to Philippines later this year

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday she is going to visit the Philippines later this year.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Tropical storm to hit Thailand on Thursday

The Meteorological Department says Typhoon Noru, currently threatening Vietnam after pounding the Philippines, will weaken to a tropical storm before it crosses into Thailand on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022

‘Where’s the President?’ Trends as Super Typhoon Batters the Philippines

Marcos posted a video of his trip to the United States while his constituents was bracing for the devastating impact of the typhoon.

The News Lens · Sep 27, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Vietnam imposes curfew, evacuations ahead of Typhoon Noru

Vietnam has imposed a curfew and evacuated over 800,000 people as a powerful typhoon that had flooded villages and left at least eight dead in the Philippines aimed for the country’s central region

Reuters · Sep 27, 2022

Vietnam shuts airports, imposes curfews as Typhoon Noru nears

Vietnam closed airports, announced curfews and urged thousands more people evacuate on Tuesday as intensifying Typhoon Noru barrelled towards the country, two days after causing at least eight deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.

Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022

Philippines to shut 175 online casinos, deport 40,000 Chinese

The Philippines will shut 175 online casinos that are operating illegally and deport 40,000 Chinese workers, a justice department official said.

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022

6 people killed in Philippine typhoon

The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year left at least six people dead, authorities said Monday, after heavy rain and fierce winds battered the country's most populous island.

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WEKU · Sep 26, 2022

Typhoon Noru leaves 6 rescuers dead in the northern Philippines

Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Play-to-earn video games like Axie Infinity promised a lot but have failed to deliver

Thousands of people in the Philippines began living off play-to-earn video games, then it all came crashing down.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2022

Five killed as Typhoon Noru powers across northern Philippines

Philippine’s strongest typhoon this year cuts power and communications to northern areas but spares Manila the worst.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

Powerful typhoon leaves 5 rescuers dead in north Philippines

Typhoon Noru has blown out of the northern Philippines and left at least five rescuers dead, caused floods and power outages and forced officials to suspend classes and government work in the capital and outlying provinces

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Swathes of land swamped in Philippines after typhoon

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr conducted an aerial survey of damage on Monday brought by typhoon Noru, which left heavy flooding across several northern provinces as authorities rushed to get aid to thousands of evacuees.

France 24 · Sep 25, 2022

Deadly Typhoon Noru slams northern Philippines, forces thousands to flee

Five rescuers were killed in the Philippines after they were sent to a flooded village during a powerful typhoon, authorities said Monday, without releasing details on their cause of death.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Super Typhoon Noru hits Philippines after thousands flee homes

Sustained wind speeds of 125mph recorded in what is expected to be strongest storm to hit country this year

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