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Manila

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Beijing draws baselines around shoal in Manila's jurisdiction to fortify claims

Its line is around Scarborough Shoal, the South China Sea feature that lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

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‘I am impressed’, Prabowo praises Marcos during Manila visit

During the meeting, which took place at the Malacanang Palace, Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome for him and the Philippines’ role in the region as Indonesia’s strategic partner, especially in defense.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Philippines' deported ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives home from Indonesia

Guo, also known as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, was arrested by Indonesian authorities on Wednesday after leaving the Philippines in July.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Philippines’ fugitive ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia, Manila says

Alice Guo, a dual Chinese national also known as Guo Hua Ping, is wanted by the Philippines Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe into her alleged criminal ties.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Philippines races to contain spill after oil tanker capsizes off Manila

One crew member of the MT Terra Nova was killed when the tanker capsized in Manila Bay, nearly seven kilometres (4.3 miles) off Limay municipality in Bataan province, as it sailed to the central city of Iloilo.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May

Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent days, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes and authorities to issue health warnings.

Environment 2 years ago

In Southeast Asia, protecting the environment is its own hazard

In 2022, at least 16 environmentalists were killed in Asia, including 11 in the Philippines and three in Indonesia.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Marcos and Duterte clan alliance ruptures

Accusations of drug abuse, threats to split the country and rumours of a coup plot have destroyed the public facade of unity between the Marcos and Duterte families, which joined forces for the 2022 elections.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Philippine defence chief vows to protect sovereignty amid secession threats

Duterte on Jan. 30 called for the independence of his hometown island Mindanao in the southern Philippines as his alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr disintegrated last week over disagreements around efforts to amend the constitution.