Philippines

Philippines

One Billion Rising

Thousands dance to raise awareness of violence against women and children

14/02/2018

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Philippine volcano raises fears of increased activity

More evacuations, tens of thousands in shelters fear violent eruption.

25/01/2018

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Watch: erupting volcano spews lava and ash into the sky

Eruptions at Mount Mayon in the Philippines are getting increasingly dangerous, with authorities extending the no-go zone around its crater.

24/01/2018

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Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano nears eruption

A leading volcano expert in the Southeast Asian country has warned Mount Mayan could erupt "within weeks or even days".

15/01/2018

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Man overboard! Volvo Ocean race sailor rescued unharmed

Alex Gough was pulled from the Pacific after falling off race leader Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag

14/01/2018

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'Black Jesus' procession draws 380,000 in Manila

Agoraphobic? This may be hard to watch.

09/01/2018

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Philippine storm: Death toll of 200 expected to rise

Soldiers and police join emergency workers and volunteers to search for survivors and victims, clear debris and restore power and communications.

24/12/2017

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Deadly shopping centre fire adds to Philippines storm misery

Dozens are feared dead after fire swept through a shopping centre in Davao, a city already reeling from a tropical storm.

24/12/2017

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Philippines: More than 180 dead after tropical storm hits Mindanao

Winds of up to 80km/h (50 mph) started lashing Mindanao on Friday, with a state of emergency declared in some parts.

23/12/2017

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Philippine ferry carrying 250 passengers capsizes, many feared dead

Rescue teams are racing against daylight to find survivors stranded in the waters.

21/12/2017

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Deadly tropical storm hits eastern Philippines

At least 26 people are reported dead and more than 20 others missing as tropical storm Kai-tak hits the Philippines

17/12/2017

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Dancing policeman in Manila

A Filipino traffic policeman dances in a Santa Claus costume as he directs traffic in Manila

15/12/2017

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‘Dictator, fascist’: anti-Duterte rally in Manila

The Philippine President's war on drugs has led to thousands of extrajudicial killings and drawn international condemnation.

30/11/2017

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Trudeau talks human rights at ASEAN, others stay quiet

The concern voiced is in stark contrast with other countries, accused of skirting around the issues

14/11/2017

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Swastika-shaped Trump effigy set on fire in Manila

"This is a meeting between two presidents with a very bad, fascist mindset," said the leader of the demonstration, held as the US president joined his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte for a regional summit.

13/11/2017

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Duterte sings Trump's praises: and the feeling is mutual

A much-anticipated bilateral between the two leaders at the ASEAN summit sidesteps difficult discussions about Duterte's bloody war on drugs.

13/11/2017

Philippines

Duterte sings Filipino love song at Trump's request

"Ladies and gentlemen, I sang - uninvited - a duet with Miss Pilita Corrales upon the orders of the Commander in Chief of the United States." - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

13/11/2017

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Watch: Donald Trump has an awkward handshake moment in Manila

The US President was taking part in the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines

13/11/2017

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Trump meets and tweets (insults) ahead of ASEAN

A presidential tweet on North Korea once again stole the headlines, on eve of Manila summit

12/11/2017

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Protesters flood Manila for Trump visit

US president faces left-wing protests near end of Asian tour.

12/11/2017

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Trump under pressure to condemn Duterte's war on drugs

Once praised by President Trump for doing "an unbelievable job on the drug problem," Duterte launched his war last year

12/11/2017

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Tight security at tense ASEAN summit

With big demonstrations against President Trump's visit, security is tight

11/11/2017

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Duterte claims he killed as a teenager

The Philippine's president is no stranger to controversy and already as a provincial governor boasted of executing criminals.

10/11/2017

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Violence erupts at Trump Manilla rally

Fighting broke out as left-wing activists against Donald Trump clashed with police at US embassy in Manilla

10/11/2017

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Filipinos protest against Trump visit

Protesters demonstrate against Trump visit to Philippines.

09/11/2017

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Marawi City is free of jihadists, but widespread destruction means the city will struggle to live again

The Philippine army has crushed Islamic militants in the south of the country, but Marawi City lies in ruins.

01/11/2017