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An umbrella is used to cover candles from the rain on the tomb of a departed relative inside Manila's North Cemetery, Philippines on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

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Filipinos pay their respects to lost loved ones on All Saints Day

The annual ritual is an ancient Christian tradition honouring all saints and martyrs who died for the faith.

01/11/2023

“I want to give a voice to those who are often unheard and overlooked. There is so much talent, strength, and beauty in these children, and it's time for the world to see it"

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Filipina duo take spotlight at Princess of the Universe beauty contest

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“Hopefully, I'll give my best. I'll have fun and I can bring home any award. It doesn't matter.”

23/10/2023

Filipino sailors look after a Chinese coast guard ship with bow number 5203 bumps their supply boat as they approach Second Thomas Shoal, Oct. 22, 2023.

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China and Philippines boats clash in disputed South China Sea area

China's sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea, including over islands closer to the Philippine shore, have raised tensions in the area.

23/10/2023

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Experience the thrill: Must-try adventure activities in the Philippines

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The Philippines may be known for its beaches and luxury resorts, but in a country teeming with wild rivers, towering peaks and some of the most biodiverse marine life on the planet, thrill-seekers need not look away.

13/10/2023

Conan, a six-month-old stray, joined the security team of the Worldwide Corporate Center in the capital Manila several months ago.

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WATCH: Philippine security guards adopt stray cats

While the cats have a tendency to sleep on the job, their cuteness and company have endeared them to bored security guards in Manila working 12-hour shifts.

01/10/2023

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Relax and unwind: where travellers find well-being and peace in the Philippines

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A country rich with ancient healing traditions and a growing number of luxury spa hotels, the Philippines is fast becoming one of the world’s premier wellness destinations.

29/09/2023

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Australian and Filipino troops hold exercises in South China Sea

Australian and Filipino troops have held joint military exercises near a flashpoint in the South China Sea which is claimed by China

25/08/2023

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Chinese ships block Philippine coast guard in South China Sea

Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in a dangerous confrontation in the disputed South China Sea

23/08/2023

Journalists take pictures of a car with diplomatic plates and Chinese flag leaves the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.

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Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea

China's territorial claims over a shoal of tiny islands sparks a diplomatic row in Manila

07/08/2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Manila. July 31, 2023

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European Commission president pledges support to the Philippines

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would not tolerate aggression in the Indo-Pacific region in a speech in Manila.

31/07/2023

The Beatles just before their flight to the US for another leg of the tour, 1966

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Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023

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Philippine ferry catches fire at sea but all 120 passengers brought to safety

Photos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry. Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby.

18/06/2023

106-year-old Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od becomes Vogue's oldest ever cover model

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106-year-old Filipino tattoo artist becomes Vogue's oldest cover model

A 106-year-old Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist becomes Vogue's oldest ever cover model - here's her story.

10/04/2023

Village actors dressed as Roman centurions hammer nails through the devotees' palms and feet,

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Good Friday tradition in the Philippines re-enacts crucifixion

The Good Friday tradition is rejected by the Catholic church but draws huge crowds of devotees and tourists to the Philippines, an Asian bastion of Christianity.

07/04/2023

Hooded Filipino flagellants pray along a street as part of Maundy Thursday rituals to atone for sins or fulfill vows for an answered prayer at Mandaluyong city, Philippines

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Filipino Catholics self-flagellate on Holy Thursday

COVID-19 restrictions in the past years have prevented crowds and devotees from participating in the ritual, a practice discouraged by the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

06/04/2023

A devotee touches the feet of an image of the Black Nazarene as part of celebrations for his feast day and the "Walk of Faith" procession at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

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Thousands of Filipinos gather to touch Black Nazarene statue

Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees in the Philippines flock to a church in Manila to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a revered statue of Jesus Christ which is believed to have miraculous powers.

09/01/2023

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Thousands evacuated after Christmas Day flooding in the Philippines

Flooding on Christmas Day in the Philippines has left a trail of destruction to infrastructure and homes, with at least eight people reported dead and 19 others missing.

26/12/2022

Residents give away onions and other foods along a flooded road due to Typhoon Noru in San Miguel town, Bulacan province, Philippines.

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Watch: Philippines hit by heavy flooding during Christmas weekend

At least eight people have died and another 19 people are missing after heavy flooding hit the Philippines over the Christmas weekend.

26/12/2022

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Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide'

The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water.

30/10/2022

Homes destroyed by Tropical Storm Nalgae

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Dozens still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines

Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.

29/10/2022

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Germany ready to help reduce tensions in disputed South China Sea

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