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Russia docks warships in Philippines amid rising South China Sea tensions
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Apr 8 (ANI): Russia docked two of its destroyers and one tanker here on Monday for a "goodwill visit" as tensions begin to rise in the disputed South China Sea.
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Will send troops on 'suicide mission': Philippine President threatens Chin
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 5 (ANI): Amid reports of the presence of Chinese vessels near a Philippines-administered island in the South China Sea, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to send his troops on a "suicide mission" if China does not "lay off".
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Chinese ships surround disputed island, Philippines files diplomatic prote
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 2 (ANI): The Philippines Government has filed a strong protest with China as hundreds of Chinese vessels were seen near a Philippines-administered island in the South China Sea.
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High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa arrested at Manila airport
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippine], March 30 (ANI): Vocal critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and a high-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was arrested here on Friday at the airport.
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Journalist Maria Ressa held at Manila airport on corruption charges
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Mar 29 (ANI): Maria Ressa, Executive Editor at Philippines based investigative new site named Rappler, was arrested once again on corruption charges by the authorities at Manila Airport on Friday.
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Measles oubreak kills 261 people in Philippines
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Mar 8 (ANI): As many as 261 people, mostly children under the age of five, have lost their lives due to measles in the Philippines since the start of 2019, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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US working hard to reduce tension between India, Pakistan: Pompeo
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Mar 1 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Thursday said Washington is "working hard" to reduce the tension between New Delhi and Islamabad so that the process of talks could begin.
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Duterte claims Catholic church will 'disappear in 25 years'
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manila [Phillipines], Feb 27 (ANI): In the wake of sexual abuse allegations against clergymen, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has claimed that the Catholic church will "disappear in almost 25 years."
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Measles outbreak claims 130 lives in Manila
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Feb 19 (ANI): A measles outbreak this year in Manila has claimed 130 lives so far. Among dead are mostly children aged between one and four, health authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
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Twin explosions kill 27 during Sunday mass in southern Philippines
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Jan 27 (ANI): At least 27 people were killed and 77 others wounded after deadly twin blasts rocked a church during mass in southern Philippines on Sunday.
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Filipinos set to vote on Bangsamoro referendum on Monday
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Jan 20 (ANI): Localities in southern Philippines are all set to vote for a historic proposal on Monday that would provide greater autonomy to the region.
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Philippines: Death toll touches 85 after floods, landslides
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Jan 2 (ANI): At least 85 people have lost their lives due to flash floods and landslides caused by tropical depression 'Usman' as of Wednesday, while 12 people have been injured.
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