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EU strikes Philippines trade deal in push to diversify

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Coast guard rescues survivors from burning ferry in Philippines

A ferry fire near Coron in the Philippines has killed at least five people and left 87 missing as coast guard crews search in rough seas.

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At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.

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Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say

The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.

Culture news

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ actress Mary Egida Rivera dies aged 82

Known to many as the grandmother of Peter Parker's best friend Ned in the 2021 blockbuster 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', Mary Egida Rivera represented "the Filipino community with such grace and pride".

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Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual

Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions.

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Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital

Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions.

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Disaster drills prevented more deaths when quake hit Philippines

The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a statement.

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Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake

The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.

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Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks

The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

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Around 20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

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Schoolchildren flee as canopy collapses during deadly Philippines quake

Children scream and run for cover as a school canopy collapses during the powerful earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring more than 200.

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At least 32 killed as Philippines hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.

Europe News

Duterte's ICC trial to start 30 November, judge says

The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.

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Four dead, 17 still missing after collapse of hotel in Philippines

Officials said up to 70 people were employed at the construction site, though most had gone home for the weekend.

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Philippine leader says corruption scandal suspect arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

World News

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact to counter growing China threat

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.