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Philippine Protesters Say 'Never Again' On Anniversary Of Anti-Marcos Uprising

Hundreds of Filipino protesters marched through Manila on Sunday, marking the anniversary of the uprising that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, while vowing to prevent his son from repeating the dictatorship.

International Business Times · Feb 25, 2024

Nick Jonas And Brothers Workout Ahead Of Philippines Show

Nick Jonas and his brothers share workout and family moments in Manila, along with updates on daughter Malti Marie's journey home.

Why chase Swift tickets, when there's the Errors Tour

Drag queen Taylor Sheesh is bringing her Errors Tour to Australia, with a Melbourne performance at the same time as Swift's first concert at the MCG.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

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The Filipino superfans travelling thousands of miles to see Taylor Swift

Swifties from across the country are spending big so they can travel to see star’s Eras tour in Japan, Singapore and Australia

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024

When peaceful San Thome traded in slaves

Discover the historical connection between India, the Philippines, and the slave trade in this insightful article.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

The Sikh kitchen that feeds Manila’s moneylenders

A bustling Punjabi community space is serving up a hearty mix of Indian and Filipino food – free to everyone

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024

Marcos, Duterte Supporters Rally In Philippines As Family Rift Deepens

Supporters of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte gathered for rival rallies on Sunday, with a battle over the country's constitution highlighting a deepening rift between the powerful clans.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

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Filipino Drag Queen Fights For Freedom To Express Faith

When Filipino drag queen Amadeus Fernando Pagente dressed up as Jesus Christ and sang the Lord's Prayer in a Manila show, he considered it an expression of his Catholic faith.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024

Manila Blasts Chinese Coast Guard After Filipino Fisherfolk Ordered To Return Collected Shells

The latest incident of Filipino fishermen being harassed by China's coast guard is just one of several similar instances in the past year in the disputed Scarborough Shoal – an island feature with a marine-rich lagoon, located in a strategic position for air and sea navigation.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2024

Philippine Defense Chief Slams Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson For 'Gutter Level Talk' Toward President

The Philippines' defense chief did not mince words in his statement regarding Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks directed at the Philippine president that suggested Marcos Jr. was ignorant of the Taiwan issue.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement

The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations

Relations sour further as Beijing accuses Manila of interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024

Philippine Jeepney Drivers Protest Over Phase-out Plan

Philippine jeepney drivers staged a noisy protest in the capital Manila on Tuesday over the government's plan to phase out the smoke-belching vehicles and replace them with modern mini-buses.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

Philippines To Upgrade Island Features In South China Sea, Says Army Chief

The Philippine government is looking to "improve" the living conditions of its personnel stationed in the disputed South China by upgrading island features – a move that will likely irk Beijing.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2024

Philippines plans military upgrades to disputed South China Sea outposts

Manila will upgrade islands and acquire more ships to modernise its military amid tensions with China.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says

Germany’s top diplomat says China’s actions in the South China Sea violate the rights of Asian coastal states like the Philippines and threaten freedom of navigation, but adds that the territorial disputes have to be resolved peacefully because “the world doesn’t need another crisis.”

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Beijing Slams 'Muscle-Flexing, Provocative' US-Philippines Joint South China Sea Patrol

Following the second Washington-Manila joint maritime patrol, Beijing called on the U.S. and Philippines to halt what it says were "irresponsible moves" in the disputed South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2023

Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute

Chinese state media warns the Philippines that ‘provocations’ in South China Sea are ‘extremely dangerous’.

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Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

Philippines’ Marcos faces ‘greenwashing’ claims as climate spending soars

Climate activists say Manila’s massive spending on climate-related initiatives is poorly allocated.

Latin Times · Dec 11, 2023

Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Maritime Confrontations

Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard showed Chinese ships blasting water cannon at Philippine boats during two separate resupply missions to fishermen at Scarborough Shoal and a tiny garrison at Second Thomas Shoal on Saturday and Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

Philippines summons China ambassador after South China Sea confrontations

Government says might also consider expelling ambassador as tensions spike over disputed waters.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Sea Confrontations

The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in years at flashpoint reefs in the disputed South China Sea.

International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023

Philippines, China Trade Blame For Collision In Disputed Waters

A Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a hotly contested reef on Sunday, with both countries trading blame for the latest such confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023

Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.

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