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Huge volcano eruption caught on camera as ash rains down on villages

This video shows the moment a volcano in the Philippines erupted on Tuesday, spewing a 4.5-kilometre (2.8-mile) ash plume and debris into the sky.

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Threat of enslavement hangs over reported plans to deport migrants from US to Libya

Human rights organisations have expressed alarm at possible US plans to send a group of migrants from Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines to Libya on a military flight. They have pointed to the appalling conditions migrants face there, which the US State Department described as “harsh and life-threatening” in its…

The Conversation

Want to move to Asia? Here’s who is eligible for the Philippines’ new digital nomad visa

While applications aren't yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months.

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Volcano eruption spews debris into sky as ash falls on villages across Philippines

Ash fell in at least nine villages to the south west of the volcano on Negros island

The Independent UK

Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.

Al Jazeera

Rodrigo Duterte wins mayoral seat from Hague prison cell in Philippines elections

Former president reclaims stronghold city despite fighting election from The Hague

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle's estranged brother reveals explosive memoir plans

Thomas Markle currently resides in the Philippines with their father, is working on the project, which he promises will captivate readers.

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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague

Former president of nation re-elected as mayor of city of Davao despite his enforced absence

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Philippines goes to polls amid high-stakes showdown between Marcos-Duterte dynasties

Race to Senate watched closely as Sara Duterte faces impeachment trail as her father runs for mayor

The Independent UK

In The Hague, Rodrigo Duterte faces trial, but in Davao he is the top pick for mayor

The architect of the Philippines ‘war on drugs’ is by far the frontrunner in upcoming elections despite his detention half a word away

The Guardian - UK

As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president

It’s been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential prosecution for crimes against humanity.

The Conversation

Digital Voting Breeds Distrust Among Overseas Filipino Workers

A new online voting system aimed at boosting turnout among the Philippines' millions of overseas workers ahead of Monday's mid-term elections has been marked by confusion and fears of disenfranchisement.

International Business Times

US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks

A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled

The Independent UK

Who is Luis Antonio Tagle? The Philippine cardinal and ‘karaoke priest’ in the running for pope

Tagle is considered progressive and humble, but has faced some criticism for his response to the drug war and sexual abuse in the church

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Tourist bitten by crocodile at Philippines wetlands park after mistaking it for statue

Man was trapped inside enclosure for 30 minutes before being rescued

International Business Times

Watchdog Accuses Papal Contenders Of Ignoring Sex Abuse

As cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, campaigners warned Friday that neither of the frontrunners, Pietro Parolin nor Luis Antonio Tagle, would protect children and stamp out clerical sex abuse.

The Independent UK

10 killed in Philippines after passenger bus slams into vehicles at a toll booth

Police in the Philippines say a speeding passenger bus slammed into a row of vehicles lined up at a highway toll booth killing 10 people, including children

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This New Scooter Looks Stylish and Practical, But Has a Very Weird Name

In many parts of the world like Italy, France, the Philippines, and Vietnam, scooters are more than just a mode of transportation. They’re a part of everyday life. In dense cities where traffic never sleeps and parking is a daily battle, having something small, nimble, and fuel-efficient isn’t just convenient,…

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Man accused of overseas child abuse to stay behind bars

No bail has been requested by a man charged with a number of abuse offences allegedly involving children in Queensland and the Philippines.

International Business Times

New Zealand, Phillippines Sign Troops Deal In 'Deteriorating' Strategic Environment

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment.

The Independent UK

Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China

The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it faces an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea

International Business Times

Filipino Cardinal, The 'Asian Francis', Is Papal Contender

Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the "Asian Francis".

The Independent UK

Five year-old girl and her parents among 11 people killed in the Vancouver festival attack

Here’s what we know about some of the people who were killed or injured after a car struck crowds at the Lapu-Lapu festival in Vancouver

Al Jazeera

Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions

Japan’s Ishiba and Philippines’s Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China’s assertiveness in South China Sea.

International Business Times

Japan, Philippines Leaders Vow To Deepen Security Ties

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.

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