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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

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

05/03/2015

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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

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Philippines: Thousands dance to end violence against women

14/02/2015

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44 police commandos killed in anti-terror op mourned in Philippines

The Philippines president on Friday told relatives of 44 police commandos killed during an anti-terror operation that went wrong that he understood

30/01/2015

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Thousands bid Pope Francis farewell as his Philippines tour ends

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Manila to say a final farewell to Pope Francis at the end of his five day trip to the Philippines

19/01/2015

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Near-record numbers at open-air mass led by the Pope in Manila

Some four million people have packed into and around a central park in Manila, as Pope Francis winds up his visit to Asia

18/01/2015

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Pope battles wind and rain during visit to the Philippines

Bad weather has not put off the crowds waiting to greet Pope Francis in Manila

17/01/2015

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After "expect a punch" comment, Pope highlights Philippines corruption

The Pope has called on the Philippines government to do more to tackle corruption

16/01/2015

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Tens of thousands turn out to greet Pope Francis in the Philippines

Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of the Philippines capital Manila to welcome Pope Francis. It is his first visit to Asia’s largest

15/01/2015

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Dozens die as Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines battered by heavy rains

Floods and mudslides force thousands to evacuate across southeast Asia

31/12/2014

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Dozens die as Tropical Storm Jangmi sweeps across south east Asia

Dozens killed in heavy rains and flash floods across parts of the Philippines, Malaysia and southern Thailand.

30/12/2014

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Philippines pride

14/12/2014

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Global leaders extend UN Lima talks on climate change

UN talks on climate change have run into overtime. About 190 nations have been gathered at the COP20 summit in Peru since December 1 hoping to agree

13/12/2014

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Hagupit death toll rises to 27 as storm heads for Manila

Typhoon Hagupit weakened into a tropical storm on Monday. The Philippine Red Cross said that it had left at least 27 people dead in its wake, most

08/12/2014

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Philippines impact from Typhoon Hagupit lower than feared

The Red Cross in the Philippines has confirmed reports of 21 deaths from Typhoon Hagupit. After authorities near the storm’s first contact with land

08/12/2014

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The Philippines takes a battering from Typhoon Hagupit

Typhoon Hagupit brings torrential rain and strong winds to the Philippines but the government seems better prepared after last year's 'monster storm'.

08/12/2014

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Typhoon Hagupit wreaks destruction across Philippines

07/12/2014

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More than a million take shelter as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit sweeping across eastern Philippines

07/12/2014