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Maria Ressa: Philippines affirms news site shutdown order

Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa says in a speech in Hawaii Tuesday that the Philippine government is affirming a previous order to shut down her news site

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Philippines Supreme Court rejects last bid to thwart incoming president Marcos

The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a final bid to disqualify President-elect Ferdinand Marcos from last month's election, clearing the way for his inauguration later this week and the return to rule of the country's most famous dynasty.

Reuters

‘The Punisher’: Rodrigo Duterte’s violent reign as Philippines president to end

Analysis: Duterte’s popularity remains undented among people in poorer areas despite attacks on human rights, rule of law and media

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Bored Panda NFTs Lend A Helping Hand

A quarter of the profit from the non-fungible tokens' sales will go to help those in need in Hong Kong and the Philippines.

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Duterte slams ICC prosecutor's plan to reopen Philippines drug war probe

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's office said on Saturday it was "exasperated" with International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan and his plan to resume an investigation into killings during the government's crackdown on drugs.

Reuters

'Deepest Shipwreck': US WWII Ship Found Off Philippines

A US navy destroyer sunk during World War II has been found nearly 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) below sea level off the Philippines, making it the world's deepest shipwreck ever located, an American exploration team said. The USS Samuel B Roberts went down during a battle off the central island…

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ICC prosecutor to reopen Philippines ‘drug war’ investigation

At least 6,117 suspected drug dealers were killed in police encounters up to April 2021, according to government data.

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Intl court prosecutor seeks to reactivate Philippines probe

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has asked judges for authorization to resume his investigation into the so-called war on drugs in the Philippines

The Independent UK

'I've been here 20 years and some of the Geordie slang still confuses me!' International nurses explain their love of working in the North East

Charlyn and Jenny swapped the Philippines for North Tyneside General - with new international nurses playing a key role in supporting the NHS, they explained why they love it here.

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A new leader in the Philippines, and a family's old wounds

Filipino Americans are expressing a range of emotions after voters in their homeland overwhelmingly elected the son of the nation’s former dictator as president

The Independent UK

Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving any restart to Marcos

Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr if he wishes to restart discussions.

Bangkok Post

In the Philippines, a bun revives myths and misery of a bygone Marcos era

Marcos supporters say nutribuns remain a symbol of family’s commitment to the poor, for others they stoke memories of severe hardship

The Guardian - UK

RAAF sent second jet into South China Sea hours after Chinese air force's 'dangerous' interception

Australia's air force was not deterred by a "dangerous" interception by a Chinese fighter jet last month, with new details emerging that the RAAF deployed a second Poseidon aircraft to the South China Sea the day after the incident.

ABC News

A Gotad Picnic With Ifugaos Living in Taiwan

Ifugao Filipinos recently gathered in Taipei to celebrate Gotad, a holiday of thanksgiving. The occasion was day of respite for mostly blue-collar and domestic workers. “Our goal is to help one another in physical, spiritual, and monetary help,” organizer Barbie Bren Dulnuan said.

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Goalscorer Lily Agg hails dream Ireland debut as she targets three crucial World Cup points

Lily Agg couldn't have asked for a better start to her Ireland career, as she netted the winner in last Sunday's friendly with the Philippines.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lawyer from Philippines shot dead in Philly while on vacation with his mother

PHILADELPHIA — A government lawyer from the Philippines who was vacationing in Philadelphia with his mother died Sunday morning after being shot in the head while riding in an Uber on his way to the airport, according to police and social media posts from family.

Reuters

Philippines' President-elect Marcos says he will head agriculture ministry

Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he will head the Department of Agriculture himself to address severe problems faced by the sector.

Bangkok Post

Philippines moves closer to building world's largest solar project

Solar Philippines has submitted offers to contract most of its planned 10 gigawatts of projects, including the world’s largest, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to meet rising demand for electricity while shifting away from coal.

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Philippines’ PLDT blocks 23 million texts in sign of scam threat

In just three days, Philippines-based telecommunications provider PLDT Inc blocked more than 23 million text messages that try to get consumer’s personal data, showing heightened cybersecurity risks in the nation.

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The daughter of the outgoing Philippine president takes oath as vice president

The electoral triumphs of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte extend a Philippine political history that has long been dominated by politicians belonging to the same bloodlines.

Bangkok Post

Philippines' central bank sees series of rate hikes, says incoming governor

MANILA: The Philippine central bank's incoming governor on Monday signalled the prospect of a series of rate hikes this year that could extend up to 2023 to tame inflation.

Reuters

Duterte's daughter sworn in as Philippines vice president

Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country's 15th vice president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive election campaign.

Tribune News Service

Duterte’s daughter takes oath earlier in show of independence

Sara Duterte will break with tradition for the swearing in ceremony on Sunday, opting to take her oath as the Philippines’ next vice president almost two weeks ahead of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Bangkok Post

Japan prove too good for patched-up Thailand side

Thailand suffered their second consecutive setback when they lost 3-0 to Japan in the 2022 Women's Volleyball Nations League in Quezon City, the Philippines, on Friday.

Reuters

U.S. supports Philippines in South China Sea, State Department says

The United States supports the Philippines in calling on China "to end its provocative actions and respect international law in the South China Sea," the State Department said on Friday.

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