All posts tagged "Philippines"

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  Philippines says Trump called Duterte to affirm alliance

  The U.S. president allegedly said he wants to develop "a warm, working relationship"

  • Posted April 30, 2017
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  Powerful Typhoon Slams into Philippines, Spoiling Christmas

  MANILA, Philippines – A powerful typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day, spoiling the biggest holiday in Asia’s largest Catholic nation, where a governor offered roast pig to entice villagers to abandon family celebrations for...

  • Posted December 25, 2016
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  Duterte on US alliance: ‘Do you really think we need it?’

  Duterte has had an uneasy relationship with the U.S. and a falling out with President Obama

  • Posted October 11, 2016
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  Tribunal Rejects China’s Expansive South China Sea Claims

  Aggravated regional dispute with construction of artificial islands, infringing on Philippines' economic zone

  • Posted July 12, 2016
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  Boxing Great Manny Pacquiao Close to Philippine Senate Win

  Has been endorsed by Duterte, winner of presidential race according to unofficial results

  • Posted May 10, 2016
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  New Philippine Leader Seen as Emancipator, Looming Dictator

  Millions trooped to election centers to pick a new president, vice president and thousands of other officials

  • Posted May 10, 2016
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  Trade Unions Hold Rallies to Mark May Day; Clashes

  A look at some May Day events around the world

  • Posted May 1, 2016
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  Philippines Launches World’s First Mass Dengue Vaccination

  Seeks to administer to a million schoolchildren the first licensed vaccine

  • Posted April 4, 2016