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China, Philippines Trade Blame Over Boat Collision In Disputed Sea

The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.

International Business Times

Philippine Military Chief Says Rejected Calls To Oust Marcos

The Philippine military chief said Friday he rejected calls for the armed forces to topple President Ferdinand Marcos as Manila was rocked by street protests last month against government corruption.

International Business Times

The Thrilla in Manila, 50 years on: How Ali and Frazier took suffering to a whole new level

RETROSPECTIVE: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier’s trilogy fight is full of iconic moments and exchanges – not only physical, but also verbal, Steve Bunce writes

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How a bloody Muhammad Ali fight changed TV forever

IN FOCUS: Fifty years ago, the Thrilla in Manila became HBO’s first ever live satellite telecast. Pioneering executive Kay Koplovitz and historian Craig Leddy talk to Kevin E G Perry about a pivotal night that transformed American media

The Independent UK

I rewatched the Thrilla in Manila with Muhammad Ali. He still winced at the blows years later

This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of boxing’s greatest fights. As Muhammad Ali’s biographer, I knew the toll the bout took on him

The Guardian - US

‘An eye for an eye’: some Duterte death squad members unrepentant as he awaits ICC trial

Up to 30,000 alleged drug users and dealers were slaughtered in the Philippines’ so-called drug war, but on Manila’s streets some of their killers still believe they did the right thing

The Guardian - AU

Philippine Protest Arrests Leave Parents Seeking Answers

Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila's police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people -- including dozens of children -- were arrested in clashes that erupted during weekend anti-corruption demonstrations.

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More than 200 arrested after anticorruption protests in Philippines

Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.

Al Jazeera

Arrest Tally Grows After Philippine Anti-corruption Protest Clashes

Police in the Philippine capital arrested more than 200 people during clashes with masked protesters that erupted on a day of largely peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations, a spokeswoman said Monday.

International Business Times

Philippine police arrest 17 for hurling rocks as thousands peacefully protest corruption

Philippine police have arrested 17 people after a chaotic incident near the presidential palace in Manila

The Independent UK

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in most of the 9,855 flood control projects worth more than $9.5bn.

Al Jazeera

Billions Stolen, Leaders Toppled: How Asia's Youth Are Rising Against Corruption From Philippines to Kathmandu

From Manila to Kathmandu, Asia's youth uprisings challenge corruption and topple leaders as frustration over elite privilege boils over.

International Business Times UK

Thousands Take To Streets As Philippines Protests Flood Control Fraud

Thousands of Filipinos gathered Sunday in Manila to express their anger over a ballooning scandal involving bogus flood-control projects believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

International Business Times

Mass protest expected in Philippines capital amid public fury over alleged corruption in government projects

Sunday’s demonstration in Manila to coincide with anniversary of 1972 martial law declaration as president backs rally in bid to placate anger

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Al Jazeera

US condemns Beijing’s South China Sea ‘nature reserve’ plan

China’s plan to build a nature reserve in the Scarborough Shoal brings strong responses from the Philippines and US.

The Independent UK

China protests Taiwan foreign minister's visit to the Philippines

Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines with a high-level delegation of investors, according to two senior Philippine officials

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Retire in This Asian Country for a Warm Culture and Relaxed Lifestyle

With its fabulous beaches, delicious food, and affordability, this Southeast Asian country is a haven for expats from around the world.

The Independent UK

Australia, Canada and Philippines stage air defense drills off disputed shoal guarded by China

Australia, Canada and the Philippines have deployed three warships and aircraft for drills against simulated aerial threats off a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese forces have used risky maneuvers to try to drive away Manila’s aircraft and ships

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The Independent UK

Australian and Philippine defense chiefs to talk as disputes simmer over the South China Sea

Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are to meet in Manila for talks that will spotlight their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea

The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides

Al Jazeera

Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists

From South Africa’s Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.

The Independent UK

US briefly deploys 2 warships to a disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision

The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal

Fortune

Six cities--Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila--face at least a "high risk" of extreme precipitation and heatwaves.

Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila are among the cities facing at least a "high risk" of extreme rain and heatwaves, according to Zurich Resilience Solutions.

International Business Times

Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat In South China Sea

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.

Al Jazeera

China says it expels Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal

Manila says a Chinese navy vessel collides with one from its own coastguard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat.

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