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Philippines keeps martial law on Mindanao

Philippine lawmakers have voted to retain martial law on the southern island of Mindanao until the end of the year

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Philippines: Protest marks Duterte anniversary

Demonstrators marched in Manila a year after the firebrand leader took office

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Muslim world readies for Eid al-Fitr but shadow hangs over festival in places

Iraq has high hopes ahead of Eid al-Fitr, but in Philippines Muslim festival is sombre affair this year

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Philippines: Making a splash in Manila

The San Juan suburb has been celebrating its annual Water Festival in honour of St John the Baptist

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Several sailors missing after US navy ship collision

The waterways approaching Tokyo Bay are busy with commercial vessels sailing to and from Japan’s two biggest container ports in Tokyo and Yokohama.

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US special ops help in fight against Islamist militants in Philippines

US special forces are helping the Armed Forces of the Philippines end a siege by Islamist fighters in the south of the country.

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Manila casino gunman was 'lone wolf terrorist'

Resorts World Manila gunman was a "lone wolf" terrorist, according to a top Philippines lawmaker.

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ISIL's attack on Marawi a signal of intent in the Philippines

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Flowers and candles brought to Resorts World complex in Manila

Family and friends of victims of the Resorts World attack in Manila lay flowers and light candles at scene of tragedy

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At least 34 dead in Manila casino attack

Dozens more injured after gunman sets fire to gaming tables in the Philippine capital. Police suspect the motive was robbery.

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At least 34 dead in Manila casino attack

Dozens more injured after gunman sets fire to gaming tables in the Philippine capital. Police suspect the motive was robbery.

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10 Philippine soldiers die in friendly fire incident on Mindanao

Street fighting continues on Mindanao between Philippine army forces and ISIL militants who have trapped 2000 civilians in the city of Marawi.

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Philippine army sends more troops to defeat Islamist rebels in Marawi

The Philippines deploys more troops to defeat Islamist rebels in the southern city of Marawi, while hundreds of civilians wait to be evacuated.

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Philippines: ISIL fighters 'could be infiltrating' Marawi evacuees

Tens of thousands of civilians have fled Marawi where Filipino troops have been battling with ISIL militants.

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Philippines: Thousands flee as army fights Islamist rebels

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Civilians flee Marawi as Philippines troops battle ISIL-linked fighters

Hundreds of people have been leaving the besieged city in the southern Philippines as security forces battle militants linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

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Philippine troops battle Islamists in besieged city

The Maute militant group, which has pledged allegiance to ISIL, captured parts of the southern city of Marawi earlier this week.

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Philippines: Duterte vows to be 'harsh' with martial law in Mindanao

The president of the Philippines has warned he will deal harshly with militants after martial law was declared on the southern Mindanao island.

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Dead whale sculpture raises awareness on plastic waste

Greenpeace Philippines made this 50-foot-long sculpture of a dead whale, made out of plastic waste.

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China naval fleet visits Philippines amid regional tensions

A Chinese naval fleet has begun a three-day friendly visit to the Philippines.