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What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?

Confrontations in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines continue despite efforts to manage disputes.

Al Jazeera

Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines

Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos family

The Guardian - UK

Duterte legacy in the balance as he seeks return to Davao stronghold

The end of a renewed ‘drug war’ and arrest of a pastor allied with Duterte signal the ex-president’s waning influence.

Al Jazeera

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Saudi Arabia executes Philippines national for murder as kingdom sets grim record

Country has executed 199 people till September, say rights groups

The Independent UK

Former Philippine President Duterte To Run For Mayor

Former Philippine President Duterte's return to politics as mayoral candidate in Davao city sparks controversy and political tensions amidst evolving lands...

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Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold

The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.

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Former Philippine President Duterte Runs For Mayor Despite Controversial Legacy

Former President Duterte registers to run for mayor amidst ICC investigation and family political dynamics in the Philippines.

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Philippines, South Korea deepen security cooperation, elevating ties to a strategic partnership

South Korea and the Philippines, each faced by increasingly hostile rival nations, have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, including broader defense and security cooperation between the two U.S. treaty allies

The Independent UK

How did a popular Philippine televangelist land on the FBI’s most-wanted list?

In his heyday, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was one of the most influential religious leaders and televangelists in the Philippines

The Independent UK

Celebrity ‘son of God’ pastor surrenders in Philippines after two-week manhunt

Apollo Quiboloy, who is also wanted in US on child trafficking charges, surrenders to police after ultimatum

The Guardian - UK

Philippine president pledges no special treatment for celebrity pastor

Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says pastor surrendered, countering police accounts of arrest during raid on sprawling complex.

Al Jazeera

A family affair: can Asia break free from the power of its political dynasties?

Anger is rising at Indonesia’s new administration – while Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos and Brunei are all led by the children of former leaders

The Guardian - AU

Philippine authorities arrest church leader charged with sex trafficking

Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of ex-President Duterte, is facing child sex trafficking charges in the Philippines and the US.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia will deport ex-Philippine town mayor accused in Manila of cybercrimes

Indonesia has agreed to deport a dismissed Philippine town mayor accused in Manila of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center and evading an investigation by the Philippine Senate

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Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams

A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesia’s capital

Al Jazeera

Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia

Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.

The Independent UK

Philippine authorities detain more than 160 people over suspected cybercrime operation

Philippine authorities have raided a suspected illegal online gaming and cyberscam complex and taken into custody more than 160 people — mostly Chinese and Indonesians — who were committing internet-based crimes

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Philippines To Host U.S. Afghan Visa Processing Center

The Philippines agrees to host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for Afghan nationals under President Marcos Jr., with U.S. covering expenses.

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Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US

US government to support ‘necessary services’ for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country.

The Independent UK

Philippines agrees to host a US visa processing center for Afghans resettling in America

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America

International Business Times

Filipino Mother's Search For Missing Son In The Spotlight

For 17 years, Edita Burgos has looked inside body bags, visited military camps, led street protests, and filed court cases in a desperate search for her missing son Jonas.

The Independent UK

Filipino gymnast who won 2 Olympic golds in Paris gets hero's welcome and free buffets for life

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has flown home to a hero’s welcome after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics

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US Announces 0M Military Funding To Boost Philippines Defense

US pledges 0 million in military funding to enhance Philippines' defense against China. Discussions on strengthening alliance and intelligence-sharing p...

The Independent UK

US boosting alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over China

A Philippine official says Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact

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Philippine President Bans Chinese Online Gambling Operations

President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines bans Chinese online gambling, praised by China for combating criminal activities. Tensions rise between the two nat...

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