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Philippines confirms Russia helicopter deal cancelled over US sanctions

The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed Wednesday, following reports former president Rodrigo…

Hero's burial for former Philippine leader Ramos

Manila (AFP) - Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos, a soldier regarded as one of the country's most effective leaders ever,…

In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties

MANILA, Philippines — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and U.S.

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‘Philippines has no intention of rejoining the ICC’: Marcos Jr

Former President Duterte withdrew from the court in 2019 after an ICC investigation into his drug crackdown.

Marcos Jr. says Philippines won't rejoin international court

Newly elected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines has no plan to rejoin the International Criminal Court, a decision…

The Independent UK

Marcos rules out Philippines rejoining ICC ahead of plan to resume probe

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday ruled out the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), whose prosecutor plans to…

Philippines president says 'no intention' to rejoin ICC

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines has no plan to rejoin the International Criminal Court, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Monday,…

Fidel Ramos, who helped end Marcos dictatorship, dies at 94

Fidel Ramos, the former Philippine president who was head of the national police under Ferdinand Marcos before defecting and joining…

Former Philippine president Fidel 'Steady Eddie' Ramos dies

Manila (AFP) - Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace that won…

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Blinken to meet new Philippine leader on alliance

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next week to the Philippines to meet new President…

US official warns Asian aggressors will face Western might

The U.S. secretary of the Navy has warned that any Asian aggressor who violates the sovereignty of other countries in…

The Independent UK

Philippines’ Marcos Jr sets out big plans but little detail

Analysts say the president’s first state of the nation address lacks details and has notable omissions.

Irish barrister working in London warns of ‘rising anti-Irish rhetoric in the UK’ in the aftermath of Brexit

Caoilfhionn Gallagher, an international human rights lawyer in London, has warned of what she fears is rising anti-Irish sentiment in…

Irish Independent

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Philippines Marcos wants to renegotiate loans on $4.9 billion China-backed rail projects

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the transport ministry to renegotiate loan agreements struck by his predecessor with China for…

Philippines ends stay of foreign peacekeepers in the south

Foreign peacekeepers credited with helping ease years of bloody fighting between government forces and Muslim rebels have left the southern…

The Independent UK

Defiant Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa fights for her freedom

Manila (AFP) - Less than a year after winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to protect free speech,…

Maria Ressa: Amal Clooney condemns court after Nobel laureate’s conviction upheld

Human rights lawyer’s team calls on new Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr to ‘stop the rot’ and allow a free…

The Guardian - AU

US warns it will defend ally if China breaks sea ruling

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is renewing a call to China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that…

The Independent UK

Philippine journalist loses another legal fight

MANILA: Philippine Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa has lost her appeal against a conviction for cyber libel, her news…

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Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction

Manila (AFP) - Philippine Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa lost her appeal against a conviction for cyber libel, her…

Some Filipinos Think ‘Biased’ News Site Rappler Should Be Shut Down

At home, Rappler receives little support from Filipinos as journalists and fact-checkers become increasingly vulnerable to attacks from the government…

Marcos plays balancing act in meeting with China's FM

New Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet China’s top diplomat to discuss long-simmering disputes in the South China Sea…

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Opposition: Philippines should rejoin international court

Opposition leaders have asked new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to restore the country’s membership in the International Criminal Court…

The Independent UK

Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines leader in resurgence of notorious dynasty

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the Philippines’ new leader in a remarkable comeback for the Marcos political…

Evening Standard

Philippine’s Marcos Jr sworn in, praises rule of dictator father

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday praised his dictator father's rule after being sworn in as the country's new…