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Army official says kidnap of tourists in Philippines was planned

Three foreigners and a Filipino national have been kidnapped by gunmen from a popular Philippines resort on Samal island. A local army captain said

22/09/2015

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Massive earthquake drill in Philippines

31/07/2015

Philippines

Zumba fever as Manila breaks world record

It’s officially the largest Zumba class ever held in a single venue. A suburb of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, now holds the Guinness World

19/07/2015

Philippines

Ferry owner and crew charged with murder after Philippines boat tragedy

Authorities have charged the owner and crew of a ferry with murder after the vessel capsized in the Philippines killing at least 59 people. A coast

04/07/2015

Philippines

Scores dead as Philippines ferry capsizes

In the Philippines local media captured the desperate scenes of a search and rescue operation after a ferry capsized. Survivors spoke of having to

02/07/2015

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South Korea and Philippines celebrate gay pride

29/06/2015

Philippines

Philippine rebel group hand over weapons as part of peace deal

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the Philippines has handed over a first batch of weapons to the government as part of an ongoing peace plan. The

16/06/2015

World News

Troubled waters: the South China Sea dispute

With the world distracted by seemingly more immediate stories of war, migration and elections, a spat between the US and China wasn’t exactly

26/05/2015

Philippines

Poor safety standards blamed as dozens die in Philippines rubber factory fire

A fire that gutted a factory in the Philippines has killed dozens of people. The local mayor for the area, Valenzuela City on the outskirts of the

14/05/2015

Philippines

Deadly fire sweeps through Philippines factory

At least 31 workers have been killed and dozens are missing, feared dead after a fire swept through a rubber slipper factory in the Philippines

13/05/2015

Philippines

Fire kills dozens in Manila slipper factory fire

At least 31 workers are said to have died after a fire tore through their factory in the Philippine capital Manila on Wednesday. Dozens more were

13/05/2015

Philippines

Typhoon hits northeast Philippines

A massive typhoon has crashed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines. The storm produced winds of up to 220 kph and is expected to trigger

10/05/2015

USA

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is sued over alleged shoulder injury

Boxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued in the US. Two spectators claim his alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury before the “Fight of

06/05/2015

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A sip of art with your morning coffee

10/04/2015

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Self-flagellation in Philippines

02/04/2015

World News

Earth hour 2015 begins

Earth hour is sweeping the world. At 8.30pm local time on March 28, 2015, countries in 24 time zones across six continents switch off their lights

28/03/2015

Culture news

Visitors become part of the painting at 3D art museum in Manila

Many museums today are cracking down on people taking photos and selfies. But one unusual museum in the Filipino capital Manila is bucking the

17/03/2015

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International Women's Day in the Philippines

08/03/2015

Philippines

[Watch] Japanese WW2 battleship found off coast of the Philippines

05/03/2015

Philippines

France's Hollande launches global appeal for climate change action

France’s President, Francois Hollande, has used his first trip to the Philippines to appeal for more action on global warming. It comes ahead of

26/02/2015