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Philippines 1986 revolt marked with dictator's son as leader

Pro-democracy protesters have marked the anniversary of the 1986 “people power” revolt in the Philippines with the son of the dictator, who was ousted in that uprising, now the president in a stunning comeback

The Independent UK

Nicholas Goldberg: He's in hospice care now. But Jimmy Carter is still changing the world

I badly wanted to cast my first presidential ballot for Jimmy Carter in 1976, but I wasn't old enough to vote.

Los Angeles Times

Philippines president summons Chinese ambassador over laser incident

The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard ship of directing a ‘military-grade laser light’ at one of its vessels, temporarily blinding a crew member

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Philippines urges China to prevent any 'provocative act' after complaint over laser

China should restrain its forces to prevent them committing any "provocative act", the Philippine military said on Monday, after Manila accused China's coast guard of using a laser to try to disrupt a resupply mission to troops in the South China Sea.

Reuters

China warns the US is 'using' Asian countries as Washington seals crucial military deal with the Philippines

China warns countries in Asia to be vigilant about the US "using" them, after American forces secured access to a further four military bases in the Philippines.

ABC News

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

The Philippines this week granted the United States greater access to its military bases, amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

Reuters

The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence

The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China's influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

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The nuclear option: could this abandoned plant solve the Philippines’ energy crisis?

Supporters say a revival of the project would ease the country’s reliance on coal and prop up its renewables sector. But, detractors tell Rebecca Tan, decades-old safety risks remain

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Crusading journo Maria Ressa hails victory for 'truth'

MANILA: Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa has been acquitted of tax evasion, among several charges the crusading journalist has long maintained are politically motivated, calling the ruling a victory for “truth”.

Bangkok Post

David Byrne's next Broadway show will be 'Here Lies Love'

David Byrne’s “American Utopia” may have gone from Broadway but the Talking Heads leader is plotting a return — with disco

The Independent UK

Marcos names new defence head as military quells unrest talk

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has named former vaccine czar and peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr as defence chief, days after he appointed a new military head as the armed forces stamped out talk of unrest among troops.

Bangkok Post

Philippines and China seek to avoid ‘miscalculation’

MANILA: The Philippines and China will establish direct communication between their foreign ministries to avoid “miscalculation and miscommunication” in the hotly disputed South China Sea, Manila said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Philippines 'concerned' over China's reclaimed land in disputed sea

The Philippines said Wednesday it was "seriously concerned" over a report that China has started reclaiming several unoccupied land features in the disputed South China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Self-exiled Philippine communist leader Sison dies at 83

Philippine communist leader Jose Maria Sison died on Friday night at the age of 83 after a two-week confinement in a hospital in the Netherlands, his party said on Saturday.

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Philippines protesters decry alleged injustices under Marcos

Hundreds of people have marched in the Philippine capital protesting what they say is a rising number of extrajudicial killings and other injustices under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The protesters, led by the rights groups alliance Karapatan, gathered at a public square on Saturday before marching toward…

The Guardian - UK

Brutal truth: the artists inspired by high-rise horror

The original architects of modernism had grand utopian visions. Decades later, a new exhibition asks how their creations became the stuff of nightmares

Bangkok Post

Philippine police officer jailed in rare drug war torture conviction

A Philippine police officer has been jailed for torturing two teenagers killed at the height of former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, court documents show, in a rare conviction of an enforcer of the crackdown.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US VP Harris Visits Philippine Island near China-claimed Waters

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region. Harris is the highest-ranking US official ever to visit the western island of Palawan, the closest Philippine landmass…

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‘Unwavering’: Harris stresses US commitment to the Philippines

US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

Bangkok Post

Asean leaders step up warnings to Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian leaders on Friday issued a “warning” to Myanmar to make measurable progress on a peace plan or risk being barred from more Asean meetings besides its annual summit.

Bangkok Post

Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101

Philippine rescuers on Monday waded through thigh-deep mud using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from a powerful storm rose to 101.

Bangkok Post

Philippines signs SIM card registration law to combat scams

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signed a law Monday requiring mobile users to provide personal details when buying a SIM card, a regulation aimed at combating text messaging fraud.

Reuters

Swathes of land swamped in Philippines after typhoon

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr conducted an aerial survey of damage on Monday brought by typhoon Noru, which left heavy flooding across several northern provinces as authorities rushed to get aid to thousands of evacuees.

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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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