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Philippines’ Marcos eyes China compromise on South China Sea

The Philippines is interested in renewing talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea to expand and diversify its sources of energy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

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Marcos: Manila considering deals with Russia

The Philippines is talking to Russia about buying fuel and other key commodities because the country’s national interest overrides potential concerns over the war in Ukraine, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Bangkok Post

The AP Interview: Marcos wants to 'reintroduce' Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to “reintroduce the Philippines” to the world

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The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

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Biden and Philippines' Marcos reaffirm support for free navigation in S. China sea

U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday discussed the importance of free navigation in the South China Sea, where Beijing is exerting its influence.

Reuters

Biden holds his first meeting with Philippine leader Marcos

President Joe Biden is meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly

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Daily Dose Ep 1156: SC on Niira Radia case, Russia announces partial mobilisation

Tanishka Sodhi brings you the news from the Supreme Court, New Delhi, Kerala, Philippines, and Russia.

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'Never forget': Filipino activists mark 50th anniversary of martial law declaration

Hundreds of Filipino activists on Wednesday took to the streets to mark the 50th anniversary of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr's declaration of martial law.

Reuters

Filipinos return to campus after 2.5yrs

Rediscovering face-to-face interaction and spontaneity. Navigating technology-related woes, and juggling remote and in-person classes. Facing sharp increases in living costs. Worrying if they missed out on quality education due to the Philippines' school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, as graduation time nears.

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Cleanup day comes to Philippine capital's polluted bay

Hundreds of volunteers joined a mass cleanup drive along the coast of the polluted Manila Bay in the Philippine capital to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday.

Reuters

Philippines: ‘Communist’ Book Bans Raise New Censorship Fears

Free speech advocates are concerned the new government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will continue cracking down on independent media in an attempt to whitewash the history of his father’s brutal dictatorship.

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Philippines on watch for rocket debris after Chinese space launch

China launched the Long March 7A rocket on Tuesday night, prompting warnings of potential dangers from falling debris.

Al Jazeera

Artists reflect on the often harsh nature of work

Three artists from Australia, China and the Philippines reflect on an ecology that involves human labour, natural force and historical memory for "Nature Of Work", which is running at Warin Lab Contemporary until Oct 30.

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Philippines President Marcos defends father's martial law legacy

Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday defended his late father's imposition of martial law when in power, saying it was necessary because he was simultaneously fighting communist and separatist rebellions at that time.

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Philippines ramps up protests against China with Marcos in power

In just over 70 days under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines has lodged 52 protests against Beijing over the South China Sea, signalling pushback from the new government amid an ongoing territorial dispute.

The Independent UK

Philippines extending state of calamity for virus pandemic

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is extending a state of calamity declared by his predecessor more than two years ago to deal with continuing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic

Reuters

Philippine lawmaker seeks to abolish agency recovering Marcos wealth

A Philippines lawmaker has submitted a bill seeking to scrap a commission tasked with recovering billions of dollars in wealth plundered during the rule of the president's late father, arguing it has "outlived it usefulness".

Bangkok Post

Paving her own path

Layla Sriyanonda is known for her book Life In Flight Mode, published by Salmon Books. It narrates the author's experiences as a flight attendant trainee. Recently, Layla released another book, Mabuhay Manila, or a journal of her days as a make-up trainee in Manila.

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Magsaysay Award | In the eye of controversy

CPI(M) cites ‘anti-communist stance’ for declining the award for Shailaja

The Independent UK

Activists blast holiday for Philippine dictator's birthday

Human rights activists in the Philippines have rejected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to proclaim the birthday of his father, an ousted dictator, a special holiday in their northern home province

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos touts $14 billion investment pledges from 'fruitful' overseas trip

Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has touted his first overseas trip as a success that secured investment pledges of $14 billion, as the son of the country's late ruler eyes economic gains to get his presidency off to a strong start.

The Independent UK

Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors

Philippine officials say President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a recommendation to end the mandatory wearing of masks outdoors across the country more than two years after it was imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mirror

Mutant piglet born with elephant trunk with animal hailed as sign of good fortune

A freakish looking mutant pig has been born in the Philippines - and was bizarrely welcomed as the bringer of good fortune - despite its owner saying they 'pitied' the creature

The Hindu

The controversy over K.K. Shailaja’s nomination for the Ramon Magsaysay Award

What is the main reason being given for declining the award? What was the Hukbalahap movement in the Philippines?

The Independent UK

Japan, US, Philippines to step up maritime security ties

An American diplomat in Tokyo has criticized what he calls China’s “increasingly hostile maritime actions” as a threat to the safety of waterways in the resource-rich Indo-Pacific

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