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Now playing Next Philippines ICC prosecutor seeks to probe Philippines' crackdown on drug crime The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said a preliminary probe "determined that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed" in the Philippines. 15/06/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Thousands of Filippino faithful gather at church to see rare statue A parade involving the centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers, was cancelled because of the pandemic. 09/01/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Typhoon leaves at least 42 dead and 20 missing in Philippines Typhoon Vamco knocked down power lines and damaged homes as it passed north of Manila. 13/11/2020
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Now playing Next no comment Massive clean-up operation after Typhoon Goni lashes the Philippines At least 16 people were killed and about 13,000 shanties and houses were damaged or swept away. 02/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Super typhoon hits Philippines with deadly winds A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with tough winds on Sunday. 01/11/2020
Now playing Next Philippines One million evacuated as Philippines battered by Typhoon Goni Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn with sustained winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 280 kph. 01/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Filipinos flock to cemeteries ahead of Day of the Dead closure Thousands of people wearing masks and face shields poured into cemeteries in Manila Wednesday for their last chance to visit dead loved ones ahead of a government-ordered closure of graveyards for All Saints' Day. 28/10/2020
Now playing Next Philippines Philippines' Duterte says he can be held responsible for drug killings The Philippine president has said he has no problem with being held responsible for the many killings under his anti-drug crackdown. 20/10/2020
Now playing Next The Cube Philippine lawmakers vote against renewal of top broadcaster ABS-CBN "This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said after the vote. 10/07/2020
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Now playing Next Philippines Coronavirus: European nationals stranded abroad Euronews spoke to two UK travellers in the Philippines. 26/03/2020
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Now playing Next no comment Huge mural in Manila honours Kobe Bryant and daughter Kobe Bryant was beloved by many Filipino fans as one of the greatest to have ever played basketball. 29/01/2020
Now playing Next Philippines Watch live: Eruption fears as Taal volcano smoulders The volcano in Batangas province has remained at alert level 4. 18/01/2020
Now playing Next no comment Clean-up underway in the Philippines after volcanic eruption The latest footage shows houses and streets covered in ash. 15/01/2020
Now playing Next Philippines Ashes and steam: Dramatic photos of Philippines' Taal volcano eruption In pictures: Thousands flee for safety from the world's smallest volcano 13/01/2020
Now playing Next no comment Black smoke spews out of Philippines volcano as Manila airport closes Clouds of ash travelled 100 kilometres. 13/01/2020
Now playing Next Philippines Lava gushes from Philippine volcano, forcing thousands to flee Thousands flee Taal volcano eruption in Philippines as ash shuts Manila airport 12/01/2020
Now playing Next no comment Thousands flee volcanic eruption in Philippines The Taal volcano in Batangas province near Manila threw steam, ashes and pebbles up to 9 miles into the sky. 12/01/2020