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Deadly bomb attack on Philippines Catholic mass kills 4, injures more

A powerful explosion believed caused by a bomb ripped through a Catholic Mass and killed at least four people, wounding dozens of others, Sunday in a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, officials said.

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Powerful 7.6 scale quake off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. But the centre later dropped its tsunami warning.

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Experience the Kadayawan festival to see the soul of the Philippines

The festival, which takes place between mid-August and mid-September, is a celebration of the Philippines’ pre-colonial identity and culture.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.