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  US, Philippines to strengthen defence ties to 'reinforce deterrence' against China in Indo-Pacific

  World | March 29, 2025 17:35 IST

  Pete Hegseth, the US Defence Secretary, during his visit to Philippines, said that the United States will strengthen its partnership with Manila to bolster deterrence against China in the Indo-Pacific region. Philippines has been at the forefront of China's aggression in the South China Sea.

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  Duterte’s ICC Trip to The Hague Funded by Office of the President

  News | March 15, 2025 11:18 IST

  Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Thursday that the Office of the President paid for the chartered plane that transported former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague in the Netherlands.

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  Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Sends Out Emotional Message For His Supporters

  News | March 13, 2025 16:58 IST

  The ICC confirmed Duterte's surrender after arriving in the Netherlands. Arrested under a murder warrant, he faces crimes against humanity charges for his drug war and is held near The Hague.

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  Philippine ex-President arrested: What is International Criminal Court and how does it work?

  Explainers | March 13, 2025 13:35 IST

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the world's first permanent international tribunal established to investigate and prosecute individuals for the gravest offences of international concern.

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  Former Philippine President Duterte In ICC Custody Facing Murder Charges Over Drug War Killings

  News | March 13, 2025 11:45 IST

  Former Philippine President Duterte has been taken into custody by the ICC. Duterte was arrested in Manila on murder charges linked to his "war on drugs".

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  Philippines' Former President Duterte Questions Justification for His Arrest

  News | March 12, 2025 11:34 IST

  Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with killings linked to his drug war. His arrest represents a significant development in the ICC’s investigation into the thousands of deaths that occurred during his presi

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  Philippines' ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war' campaign

  World | March 11, 2025 11:16 IST

  The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs" that killed thousands of Filipinos.

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  Philippine forces find wreckage of FA-50 fighter jet, bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebelS

  World | March 05, 2025 18:52 IST

  The FA-50 fighter jet, which belonged to the Philippine Air Force, lost communication with other Air Force aircraft during the tactical mission earlier this week.

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  Philippine Air Force's FA-50 fighter jet goes missing during mission against rebels

  World | March 04, 2025 18:29 IST

  An official spoke on the condition of anonymity that the incident happened in a southern Philippine province during an anti-insurgency mission against communist guerrillas.

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  Extremely irresponsible choice: China warns Philippines over midrange missiles deployment plans

  World | December 23, 2024 17:13 IST

  China has strongly opposed the Philippines' plans to deploy midrange missiles, saying that it will cause regional tensions. China has always been apprehensive of USA's assistance to its neighbour.

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  China accuses Philippines of ramming ship into its vessel in contentious Sabina Shoal

  World | August 19, 2024 9:30 IST

  Sabina Shoal lies near the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal, which witnessed the scene of increasingly alarming confrontations between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships and accompanying vessels since last year.

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  Philippines: 11 killed after fire rips through five-storey building in Manila's Chinatown

  World | August 02, 2024 13:08 IST

  The fire broke out due to an LPG leak at a residential and commercial building in Manila's Binondo district, which claimed the life of 11, including the building owner's life. The Philippines has a poor safety record of enforcing fire safety in buildings due to lax enforcement.

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  22 killed in Philippines, three in Taiwan from landslides, floods due to Typhoon Gaemi | VIDEO

  World | July 25, 2024 12:05 IST

  Gaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in the last eight years and cut power to half a million households. The death count in the Philippines rose after heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the country.

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  Tensions between China, Philippines take violent turn as their ships collide in disputed waters

  World | June 17, 2024 19:15 IST

  The two countries have clashed repeatedly as both claim the Second Thomas Shoal, which was internationally recognised as part of the Philippines but was ignored by China. Beijing has repeatedly harassed the Philippine navy and coast guard ships with water cannons and more.

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  Barbaric, inhumane: Philippines accuses China on blocking medical evacuation as tensions flare again

  World | June 07, 2024 15:18 IST

  The Philippines claimed that the Chinese coast guard blocked an effort to evacuate a sick personnel of its forces on May 19 at the Second Thomas Shoal. The two countries have had a series of confrontations in the past as Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea.

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  'Should not harm...': China's guarded response to India's BrahMos missiles delivery to Philippines

  World | April 25, 2024 22:19 IST

  India on Friday delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal struck in 2022. China is currently locked in a conflict with the Philippines over maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

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  Elon Musk's X set to implement fees for new users' social engagement

  April 16, 2024 8:11 IST

  Elon Musk defended the fee introduction, citing the necessity to tackle spam bots that have plagued the platform. He argued that charging new users for writing access is crucial to reducing fake accounts and automated bots.

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  Why are Japan, Taiwan and other countries in that region prone to frequent earthquakes?

  Explainers | April 04, 2024 11:33 IST

  The recent powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Taiwan's Hualien City resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the region in decades. While tsunami warnings were issued initially, they were later lifted.

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  Philippines: Six killed, 46 missing after massive landslide strikes gold-mining village

  World | February 07, 2024 15:56 IST

  At least 31 villagers were injured so far and were rescued by army troops, police and volunteers when the landslide hit the mountain village of Masara in Davao de Oro province. Around 27 miners waiting to be driven home in two parked buses are missing.

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  10 killed after landslide buries house in southern Philippines amid heavy rainfall

  World | January 19, 2024 17:50 IST

  At the time of the landslide, people were holding Christian prayers in the house located in a remote village in Monkayo town in Philippines' Davao de Oro province. People living near the village were ordered to evacuate due to fears of more land- and mud-slides due to intermittent rainfall.