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Philippines Imposes Total Ban on Workers Heading to Kuwait 2020-01-17

A “cover-up” by Kuwaiti authorities into another killing of a Filipina triggered action, Manila says.

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Abducted Filipino Workers Freed in Iraq: Philippine Government 2018-07-09

Thousands work in Iraq and Libya despite dangers.

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Protests Greet Chinese President’s Arrival in Philippines 2018-11-20

Philippines, China sign memorandum on oil and gas development in South China Sea.

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Abu Sayyaf Group Lieutenant Slain in Clash in Southern Philippines 2020-09-28

The military also captured a key bomb expert from the group, officials say.

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Commercial Shipping Avoids Hotspots in South China Sea 2020-09-28

Ship-tracking data shows commercial ships are avoiding China’s outposts and artificial islands in the Paracels and Spratly Islands.

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Duterte Rips Facebook After it Removed Accounts Linked to Philippine Military, Police 2020-09-29

Philippine president accuses Silicon Valley giant of encouraging the outlawed communist party.

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IS-Linked Philippine Militants Get Life Sentences for 2016 Bomb Attack 2020-09-29

Seven of 10 defendants were in court to hear ruling on Davao bombing that killed 15.

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Philippines Gets $600MN World Bank Loan to Benefit Poor 2020-09-30

Money is earmarked for the Beneficiary FIRST Social Protection Project to aid 4 million families.

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Indonesian Captive of Abu Sayyaf Militants Killed in Southern Philippine Clash 2020-09-30

La Baa was one of five Indonesian fishermen abducted from waters near Malaysian Borneo in January.

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Philippines Reopens Boracay Island to Domestic Tourists 2020-10-01

Only residents from regions where quarantine protocols have been relaxed will be allowed to visit.

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Philippine Military: Abu Sayyaf Executed Indonesian Hostage 2020-10-01

Elsewhere in Mindanao, government troops rescue a local man who was abducted on Sept. 16.

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Abu Sayyaf Killed Indonesian Hostage but not by Gunshot, Philippine General Says 2020-10-02

Military officials said autopsy found no bullet wounds, forcing them to retract earlier report.

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Communist Rebels Kill 3 in Attack in Southern Philippines, Military Says 2020-10-05

One victim was an outspoken critic of the outlawed communist party and a supporter of the anti-terrorism law.

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Philippines: Classes Resume Virtually for Millions of Children 2020-10-05

The transition to online learning was bumpy because of slow internet speeds and overwhelmed parents and teachers.

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Duterte: Warring Syndicates Responsible for Drug Killings in Philippines 2020-10-06

Human Rights Watch says his assertion is “specious, self-serving and utterly without basis.”

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Philippine Military Chief Gets Fourth Star 2020-10-07

Gen. Gilbert Gapay says his top priority is to go after Muslim militants in the Mindanao region.

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Philippines: ABS-CBN Deal with Televangelist Allows Shows to Return to TV 2020-10-07

Presidential spokesman says the broadcaster, which lost its license, will not be subject to regulation.

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Rights Groups Voice Displeasure at Perceived UN Pullback on Philippine Killings 2020-10-08

A U.N. Human Rights Council vote to give technical assistance to Manila is far from enough, advocates say.

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Wave Power: China Uses Offshore Renewable Energy for Paracels Outpost 2020-10-08

China is using offshore renewable energy to help power its isolated islet outposts in the South China Sea.

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Inmates Die in Prison Riot Near Manila 2020-10-09

Gang fighting broke out in the early hours at the New Bilibid Prison but was over by dawn, officials say.

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Philippines Captures Indonesian Woman Suspected of Planning a Suicide Bomb Attack 2020-10-10

She is believed to be the daughter of the couple that carried out the 2019 Jolo cathedral bombings.

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Philippines: Suspected Female Bomber from Indonesia to Face Charges, Expulsion 2020-10-12

Authorities also announced the arrests of Abu Sayyaf suspects linked to Islamic State extremists.

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Philippine Military Chief: Situation in South China Sea ‘Very Tense’ 2020-10-13

Meanwhile, Malaysian and Chinese foreign ministers discuss waterway during meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

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Philippines: Military, Educators Monitor Islamic Schools for Militants 2020-10-13

Armed forces chief says intelligence reports show schools can be used for online recruitment.

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Philippine Communist Leadership Orders Guerrillas to Go After Chinese Firms 2020-10-14

Move comes after the Duterte administration said it would not cut ties with China-based companies.

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Philippine Rights Group: Shortened Furlough for Inmate whose Baby Died ‘Merciless’ 2020-10-14

Reina Mae Nasino gave birth to a daughter while imprisoned on charges linked to firearms, explosives.

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Chinese Survey Ship Spotted Off Coast of Central Vietnam 2020-10-14

The ship was spotted days before Japan’s new prime minister it to visit Vietnam.

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Philippines: Lifting of Moratorium Won’t Hinder Sea Exploration Projects With China 2020-10-16

However, Duterte’s decision to resume oil search in the South China Sea is unilateral, the energy secretary said.

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Marawi Militants Regroup Under New Leader, Philippine Commander Says 2020-10-16

Faharudin Hadji Satar took over Maute band whose leaders died as the 2017 siege ended.

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Philippines: Muslim Scholars, Leaders Protest Military Plan to Monitor Schools 2020-10-19

Surveillance of campuses will complicate Muslims’ relationship with security sector, a member of the National Ulema board member says.

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