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ICC to resume investigation into Philippines’s deadly drug war

Manila had argued it was conducting its own investigation into deaths under the controversial policy.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

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 · Jan 18, 2023

Xi seeks to resolve issues with Manila 'cordially'

BEIJING: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the Philippines, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, according to Chinese state television.

Bangkok Post · Jan 4, 2023

Philippine minister seeks top cops' resignations

MANILA: Hundreds of top-ranking police in the Philippines were asked to resign on Wednesday as the government seeks to “cleanse” the corruption-tainted force of officers involved in the illegal drug trade.

Bangkok Post · Jan 4, 2023

Philippines' Marcos heads to Beijing, talks with Xi to include South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will fly to Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit, during which he is expected to discuss, among other things, Beijing's activities in the disputed South China Sea that Manila describes as illegal.

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Manila airport chaos U-turns Qantas flight

A Qantas flight from Sydney was among more than 300 domestic and international flights delayed, cancelled or diverted over a system outage at Manila airport.

AAP · Jan 2, 2023

Qantas flight to Philippines forced to turn back to Sydney as authorities close airspace

QF19 was three hours into New Year’s Day journey when pilots learned they could not land at Manila

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2023

Power outage forces Philippines to suspend flights, shut airspace

Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year's Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, which also prevented airlines bound to other destinations from using the country's airspace.

Reuters · Jan 1, 2023

Manila New Year’s Day flights suspended on technical issues

Flights in and out of Manila were suspended on New Year’s Day because of technical issues related to navigation, the Philippine Department of Transportation said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 1, 2023