Philippines

Bodies pile up as Filipino police show new boss they’re tough on drugs
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Bodies pile up as Filipino police show new boss they’re tough on drugs

Philippine police killed 11 suspected drug dealers during operations at the weekend, police said on Monday, adding to a surge…
Philippine general urges martial law to rein in southern militants
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Philippine general urges martial law to rein in southern militants

A senior Philippine army general on Wednesday resumed a push for martial law to be imposed on a troubled southern…
China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal
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China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal

China expressed alarm on Thursday about an agreement in which the Philippines will lease five aircraft from Japan to help…
Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
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Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines

At least six people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced during a week of fighting between Islamic militants…
Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
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Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag

American singer Madonna may face a ban in the Philippines for disrespecting its flag in her concerts this week in…
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
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US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China

The United States is open to the possibility of joint naval patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea,…
Heroine’s welcome home for Philippines’ Miss Universe
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Heroine’s welcome home for Philippines’ Miss Universe

Tens of thousands of people in the beauty pageant-crazed Philippines are set to give newly crowned Miss Universe Pia Alonzo…
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
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Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea

The Philippines plans to install a $1-million satellite-based system to track commercial flights over the disputed South China Sea, after…
Philippines offers eight bases to US under new military deal
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Philippines offers eight bases to US under new military deal

The Philippines has offered the United States eight bases where it can build facilities to store equipment and supplies under…
Firecrackers leave 1 dead, 380 injured in Philippines
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Firecrackers leave 1 dead, 380 injured in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say firecrackers have left at least one man dead, 380 other revelers injured and…
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